CONNEMARA/MAYO BLACKFACE SALE

On Saturday, October 5, and Sunday October 6, the sale is set to be a major opportunity for buyers across Ireland to acquire breeding stock. The sale will kick off on Saturday and sunday at 11:00a.m sharp with nearly 3,000 breeding blackface ewes entered by members from Connemara, Mayo, and Sligo. The ewe sale October the 5th The ram sale October The 6th On Sunday, the focus will shift to rams, with a record-setting 570 rams to be sold, making it the largest single-day sale of rams for any breed in the country. A significant percentage of these rams will be Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) approved. The ram pens will open at 9:00a.m for buyers to begin their selections, with the sale show judging also commencing at 9:00a.m. The sale itself will start promptly at 11:00a.m.For those unable to attend in person, online bidding is available through the MartEye app. New buyers planning to use this facility are urged to download the app and arrange clearance for bidding prior to the sale. Buyers from all corners of the country are expected to attend. For those unable to collect their sheep on the day, arrangements can be made to hold the animals temporarily, or transportation can be coordinated.