Cheviot Mules with Texel cross Beltex twin lambs hit highs of £430 and £415 for three-crops from Stephen Entwistle, Darwen, who also sold the same cross of ewes with single lambs at £340 per outfit.

Prices soar at Kirkby Stephen as prime hoggs hit 536p/kg and cast ewes smash the £300 mark in a standout livestock sale.

In his closing remarks, Eddie also reflected on the loss of loved ones throughout the year. To keep up to date with the Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club visit their Facebook page.

The Easter Monday fixture at CCM Skipton featured an annual breeding sheep highlight, the second ewes and lambs show of the season, with a ...