Bastille Day provides a boost for Irish lamb

Demand for Irish lamb has increased in France for Bastille Day, which will be celebrated in style today.

France is a key market for Irish lamb and, according to the Irish Farmers Association, the demand has led to stronger trade.

With the increased demand for Bastille Day and for Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, which is due to end on Friday, sheep farmers here are refusing to take lower factory quotes.