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Balla weanling show and sale

The Balla Weanling Show and Sale is a significant agricultural event held at Balla Mart in County Mayo, featuring the exhibition and auction of high-quality young cattle. The event brings together breeders and export buyers for competitive breed classes and livestock trading.

Date
Sep 8, 2026
Location
Balla
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Balla weanling show and sale
Date
Sep 8, 2026
Location
Balla
Agricultural Show Livestock Sale Cattle

Event summary

Highlights

  • Overall champion title recently awarded to a Limousin heifer from Westport
  • Specific competition classes for Charolais, Limousin, and Belgian Blue breeds
  • High demand from export buyers resulting in strong trade prices for bulls and heifers
Located at Balla Mart, this event serves as a major hub for the exhibition and sale of weanlings in the West of Ireland. The show includes several competitive categories for bull and heifer calves, specifically focusing on breeds such as Charolais, Limousin, and Belgian Blue. Prizes are sponsored by local businesses and agricultural service providers, with a champion title awarded to the top-performing animal of the day.

Beyond the competition, the event facilitates a high volume of trade, attracting numerous export buyers and local farmers. Recent sales have seen exceptional prices for well-fed, strong weanlings, particularly those suitable for breeding or future feeding. This event is part of a series of weekly sales held at the mart during the peak autumn season.

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Balla Mart
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