Cattle marts report: Strong prices for dairy stock point to post-quota confidence in the milk sector

Everyone was busy in Corrin mart on Tuesday. It was a big mart with big prices, with 2,000 cattle and calves on offer.
Cattle marts report: Strong prices for dairy stock point to post-quota confidence in the milk sector
Thu, 26 Mar, 2015 - 00:00
Denis Lehane

Mart manager Sean Leahy said they had over 200 dry cows on offer. There was good money being paid for nice fleshy cows in Corrin, with a few new buyers at the ringside. Dry cows in Corrin sold from €600 to €1,470 a head.

Sean said, “We had an exceptional bullock trade, with a very strong demand for all types and breeds.”

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Kildalton student wins Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2025 award Kildalton student wins Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2025 award
Freshly processed milk Domestic milk intake up over 20 million litres in the first quarter of 2026
Close-up of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a pink flower New radar technology could be critical for tracking pollinators
Farming NewsPlace: Corrin MartPlace: CorrinPlace: Kilmallock martPlace: KilmallockPlace: TyronePlace: DonegalPlace: HerefordPlace: Aberdeen AngusPerson: Sean LeahyPerson: SeanPerson: John FoleyPerson: JohnPerson: Tom McCarthyPerson: Denis KirbyPerson: Martin RyanPerson: MartinOrganisation: Cattle martsOrganisation: Cork Co-Operative MartsOrganisation: CorrinOrganisation: Corrin MartOrganisation: Bandon martOrganisation: FriesiansOrganisation: BandonOrganisation: Kilmallock MartOrganisation: CharolaisOrganisation: KilmallockOrganisation: Thurles MartOrganisation: Thurles
<p>Specialised contractors will survey the affected area along sections of the Toem, Cappawhite and Cahernahallia tributaries of the upper Mulkear/Dead River catchment in the Cappawhite area and plan treatment. </p>

Local authority restarts giant hogweed control programme in Tipperary

READ NOW

Farming

Newsletter

Stay ahead of the season. Sign up for insights, expert advice and stories shaping Irish agriculture.

Farming

Newsletter

Stay ahead of the season. Sign up for insights, expert advice and stories shaping Irish agriculture.
Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes

Hoofing it

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on  iPhone App Android App
Subscription App
Live NewsePaper

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited