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Kilkenny Mart prices are positive - but agri costs are escalating

Hi all, it’s been a while since I have written this column. On the agri scene prices have remained positive but as everyone knows overheads eg. fertilizer prices, oil prices etc. have escalated dramatically compared to last year. Cattle On the ...

22 May 2022 at 11:33

Farming news

€1 million turnover barrier broken at Kilkenny Mart

It’s been a particularly busy time in Kilkenny Mart with all sales attracting large numbers. In the cattle sector the €1 million barrier for sales has been broken on a number of occasions this year. Last Thursday turnover was in excess of €1....

20 Mar 2022 at 12:33

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'We've had some laughs at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kilkenny over the years'

Well known for his skills with a microphone - in the auctioneering and MC worlds - George Candler was born in Roscommon in 1950. He started as a trainee auctioneer in Kilkenny Mart in 1972, which makes this year his 50th year in business. ...

16 Mar 2022 at 16:33

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Kilkenny Mart reports a ‘softening’ in sheep and cattle prices

As I write this column the weather here in Kilkenny is dull and cloudy but as rain has been in short supply it has helped with saving hay and silage making. On the negative side, most farmers in this part of Ireland are looking for rain ...

26 Jun 2022 at 09:33

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Young farmers in Kilkenny now too busy to commit to hurling squads

It cannot be understated how important sport, especially hurling and camogie, is to a county like Kilkenny. The cattle mart was always a place where post mortems were held after big games, especially on a Monday after the weekend. ...

13 Oct 2022 at 15:33

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Is there a future for the suckler sector? Prices fall at Kilkenny Mart

Thursday’s cattle sale at Kilkenny Mart comprised of 780 cattle which was bigger than expected. On the plus side beef bullocks and heifers were a better trade than expected with beef bullocks peaking at €2300 for 2 BB which ...

10 Jul 2022 at 14:33

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