ICM · Kildare Chilling · Kepak Athleague · Ballon · Dawn — spring lamb, hogget & cull ewe
⚠️ Base quotes only. The QA bonus and the carcass weight limit (usually ~21–23kg) decide what you actually get. Anything killing out over the weight limit earns nothing per kg above it — always confirm the current quote, bonus and weight limit with your factory in writing.
📊 What Farmers Actually Got This Week Anonymous reports · median
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Median is the honest middle price farmers reported — one odd figure can’t drag it. The more farmers report, the sharper it gets.
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🏭 The Main Sheep Factories
Factory
Plants
Irish Country Meats (ICM)
Camolin, Co. Wexford · Navan, Co. Meath
Kildare Chilling
Kildare town
Kepak Athleague
Athleague, Co. Roscommon
Ballon Meats
Ballon, Co. Carlow
Dawn
Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Per-plant quotes aren’t published by the factories, so this page shows what farmers report instead. Base quotes converge within a few cent each week — the bonus and weight limit are where the real money is.
💰 What Moves the Lamb Price
Factor
Effect
Quality Assurance (QA) bonus
typically +10 to +30c/kg
Carcass weight limit (~21–23kg)
nothing paid per kg above the cap
Conformation grade (E/U vs O/P)
better grades hold the top of the quote
Fat score (over-fat)
deductions if too fat
Supply & season
early spring lamb and tight supply lift quotes
A lamb over the weight limit is doing free work for the factory. Know the cap before you draw, and ask for the QA bonus in writing.
🌍 Official Lamb Prices — the Benchmark
Official average sheep prices paid are reported weekly by Bord Bia and the DAFM/EU Commission — including bonuses, excluding VAT. Those are the market-wide benchmark. The base quote you’re offered, the official average paid, and what a farmer actually got are three different numbers — never compare one directly with another.
What is the lamb factory price in Ireland this week? +
Lamb factory quotes are set weekly by ICM, Kildare Chilling, Kepak Athleague, Ballon and Dawn. Each quote is a base price per kg on the carcass, before the QA bonus and within a carcass weight limit (usually about 21–23kg). The farmer reports on this page show what farmers actually got — report yours anonymously to keep it accurate.
Which sheep factory pays the most? +
Base quotes usually sit within a few cent of each other each week. The real difference is the QA bonus, the weight limit they pay up to, and how strict they are on grade and fat. The only honest way to know who is actually paying more is to compare what farmers got — which is exactly what this page is for.
What weight do factories pay up to on lambs? +
Most Irish sheep factories pay the full quote up to a carcass weight limit — commonly around 21–23kg deadweight — and pay nothing per kg above it. A lamb killing out over the limit earns you no extra, so knowing each factory’s cap matters. Confirm the current weight limit and QA bonus in writing before you draw.
How do I report my lamb price? +
Use the form above — pick spring lamb, hogget or cull ewe, enter the total kg and total € for the batch, choose the factory and your county, and submit. It’s 100% anonymous, no name or email. The more farmers report, the harder the real trade is to hide.
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