AFTER 35 profitable years at the helm of one of the most successful livestock marts in the country, Donal Ryan, General Manager, Clare Marts is to stand down later this year.

Clare Marts, one of the most successful livestock sales groups in the country, has announced the appointment of a new general manager.

Marts: Weanlings sales got off to an early start in the marts this season, with the first of the 2003 crop appearing in the sales rings seven weeks ago.

A WESTERN livestock mart group has bucked the trend nationally by maintaining a 30 year record of profit making.