Spring lambs at 770c/kg and €211 in marts as record-breaking market conditions continue
Sheep at last Monday's Kenmare Co-Op Mart sale.
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SUBSCRIBEAs consumers look forward to enjoying new season lamb for Easter, sheep farmers are celebrating all-time record prices being paid.
There are more spring lambs on the market this week, just in time for the festive season, and unprecedented prices are being paid for them.
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