Irish Simmental Yearbook 2026 - Flipbook - Page 28
Highest Priced Weanling Heifer, €5000 for 445 kgs.
David Dillon from Colooney Co. Sligo owner of the highest priced maiden who supported the sale
for the last 30 years had the following to add “I sold 26 maiden heifers. These heifers weighed
an average of 482 kgs and realised an average price of €2960 or €6.14 per kg. My top 10 heifers
tipped the scales at 513.5kgs and made an average price of €3465 or €6.75 per kg. I had the top
priced maiden heifer on the day- a February 2024 born three quarter Six heifer weighing 625 kgs
which sold to local man Paul Cryan for €4450. I also sold an April 24 born Six animal weighing 510
kgs for €3,800.”
David commented that his heifers at this year’s sale were on average 5kgs heavier than his stock
last year but the average price increased by over €1,200 euro. This he felt is indicative of the
current buoyant trade for all types of livestock, but he said there is a huge demand for good
quality Simmental heifers. The specialist in calf producers are keen for the heavier more powerful
heifers while farmers are keen and great customers for the lighter quality ones and are willing to
pay a premium price.
Paul Cryan from Keash Ballymote was delighted to be the owner of the top priced weanling
heifer on the day. “It was a great pleasure to prepare and present a heifer of such quality she had
everything confirmation, great bloodlines, temperament, and docility which left her a dream heifer
to work with I hope she is very lucky for the purchaser. I would like to thank Jamie, Jimmie and
all the team members for the enormous work they put in to make the 30th sale such a success.
Finally, I want to compliment Paddy Hennnelly for attending on the day a founder member who
kickstarted this sale way back in 1995. This man and his fellow club members did trojan work for
the Simmental breed and I wish them good health in the years ahead.
The club would like to sincerely thank David Faughnan Manager of Aurivo Mart Ballymote & his
team for their help & support of this sale over the years & especially on this milestone event this
year.
Finally I’d like to thank all exhibitors for a brilliant display of stock & their continued support of
this sale it was great to see such a delighted of sellers going home with some top end prices.
We’d like to thank Swarber Photography Photos for her great pictures and content!
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