Mountbellew Mart is set to resume its cattle sale on Friday March 12 at 11am and each and every Friday thereafter. Last year the sale was held on Saturday, the same day as their sheep sale.
The change of day is attributed to a number of factors. Mountbellew Mart has grown to become one of the largest sheep sales in the country and in peak periods the modern cattle yard facilities are used to sell the overflow of sheep. This along with the reduction in the numbers of part-time farmers and overall general opinion has led to the change. Starting today, Friday March 12 at 11am, the sale will continue each and every Friday with a number of special sales to be held during the year.
Dry cows will be first to go under the hammer followed by suckler cows, springers, heifers, and bullocks. This will be followed immediately by the weanling sale. Catering also for reduction/ dispersal sales, this will be one of the few marts to be held in County Galway on a Friday. All entries can be pre-booked with a large number being required weekly. Mountbellew Mart can be contacted at (090 ) 9679660.
