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Ballymena Livestock Market - Weekly Sheep Sales

At Ballymena Livestock Market · Larne Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 3HB

Sheep pens at Ballymena Livestock Market

What to Expect

Ballymena Livestock Market runs two weekly sheep sales attracting buyers and sellers from across County Antrim and beyond. The Monday sale covers store lambs and breeding sheep, while Wednesday is the fat lambs and fat ewes sale. The market handles approximately 180,000 sheep per year, making it one of the most significant sheep markets in Northern Ireland.

Good to Know

  • Monday: Store Lambs and Breeding Sheep Sale

  • Wednesday: Fat Lambs and Fat Ewes Sale

  • Venue: Ballymena Livestock Market, Larne Road, Ballymena

  • Contact: 028 2563 3470

  • Recurring every week throughout the year

Getting There

The market is on Larne Road, on the eastern outskirts of Ballymena, with ample on-site parking.

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