Ballaghaderreen Library works to be completed this summer

Refurbishment works at Ballaghaderreen Library are finally expected to be completed this summer following confirmation from Roscommon County Council that construction works are set to go to tender later this month.

The project was delayed last year due to an unsuccessful tendering process for a mechanical and electrical engineer. However, the local authority has since been successful in a second tendering process.

Roscommon MART WATCH

There was a large entry of stock on offer at last Friday’s special heifer sale with a very strong trade for all classes.

Heifers fetched from an average of €2.93 per kilo up to €3.71 per kilo. Dry cows made an average of €2.51 per kilo up to €3.30 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers at the ringside with online bidders also active.

We had a similar number of sheep on offer at our weekly sale of lambs and cast ewes. Prices for finished hoggets peaked at €145.

The tops for stag ewes fetched €165. Cast ewes made from €65 to €165 per lot. In-lamb ewes made from €132 up to €150. Ewe with two lambs at foot made up to €230. Ewe with one lamb at foot made up to €210. The next sale of lambs and cast ewes takes place next Wednesday (15th). There will also be a special entry of 60 2nd, 3rd, and 4th crop ewes in-lamb to Suffolk rams due from March 17th onwards.

Sample prices for dry cows: Char

The news comes after Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane sought an update on the reopening from Minister for Community Development Heather Humphreys.

The works had been approved under the Department’s Small Scale Capital Work Scheme.

Speaking this week, Deputy Claire Kerrane said: “The closure of the library continues to have an impact. Many people, all of ages, were regular visitors to the library and relied on it. That is why I

X 715kgs €2360, Char X 745kgs €2260, Lim X 790kgs €2400, Char X 775kgs €2380, Lim X 780kgs €2260, Char X 760kgs €2240, Lim X 760kgs €2200, Lim X 740kgs €2180, Lim X 735kgs €2150, BBX 725kgs €2130, Lim X 655kgs €1910, Lim X 760kgs €2290.

Heifers: Char X 415kgs €1540, Char X 690kgs €2270, Char X 680kgs €2230, Char X 640kgs €2040, SAX 610kgs €2020, Lim X 570kgs €1860, Char X 600kgs €2000, Lim X 560kgs €1810, Lim have repeatedly raised the impact of it’s closure with the Minister in trying to get works expedited as well as seeking constant updates so I can keep locals updated. They are anxious to see it re-opened as quickly as possible, as am I.

“While, the delay due to the council having to re-tender for works is disappointing, it doesn’t appear to have had a major bearing on its reopening which is to be this summer. I will continue to keep a close eye on this right up until the doors reopen”.

X 555kgs €1720, Lim X 485kgs €1680, Char X 525kgs €1680, Char X 465kgs €1670, Char X 510kgs €1660, Char X 520kgs €1650, Char X 455kgs €1580, Lim X 480kgs €1560, Char 475kgs €1520, Lim X 430kgs €1470, Char X 410kgs €1460, Char X 425kgs €1450. Finished hoggets: 59kgs €145, 54.3kgs €143, 55.5kgs €143, 54.5kgs €142, 49.3kgs €142, 52kgs €142, 51kgs €141, 48.3kgs €136, 47.1kgs €130, 45.8kgs €128.

Also Dry Cows and Bullocks Bookings accepted until Monday, 13th February at 5 p.m. -

Sale of

Notice – Show and Sale of Weanlings on February 28th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Saturday, 11th February at 12 noon followed by Dispersal Sale of 4 and 5 Star Organic Breeding Cattle on behalf of Mary Conry–Candler at 1pm 5 - First Calvers with Calves at Foot, 14 - Cows with Calves at Foot, 1 - In Calf Heifer, 11 - In Calf Cows, 6 - Maiden Heifers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Lambs & Cast Ewes

Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stock must be penned by 9.30 a.m. – Gates close at 10 a.m.

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Special Entry of 60 2nd 3rd and 4th crop ewes in lamb to the Suffolk rams due from the 17th of March onwards

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Note - Sheep Scanning Service takes place each Wednesday from 9 to 10 am