🎙️ This is a call out for those working with Irish grown wool, across all applications, to apply to be listed in the upcoming ‘Irish Grown Wool Almanac’.
🐑 This will be a tangible collateral output of the European Wool Day 2026 Conference taking place in Tralee and aims to be a ‘directory’ of those working with Irish grown wool, across applications, so that people are aware of each other’s work and to encourage awareness, usage and collaboration. It will be officially launched at European Wool Day Conference in Tralee on 28th March 2026 in print and will also be available digitally.
🗣️The publication is being sponsored and project managed by Future Island-Island (an AHRC Green Transition Ecosystem research programme) in collaboration with Irish Grown Wool Council as part of #EWD26 and we encourage you to submit your listing and to share widely with your networks here and elsewhere.
⏳ Deadline is 12pm, Monday 16th February 2026.
Apply here or here
About Future Island Island
Future Island-Island is a collaborative research project led by Ulster University, with Queen’s University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, University of the Arts London, alongside 18 different co-investigator organisations from public, private and third sectors across phase 1 (2023-2025) and phase 2 (2025-2028). They have the support of a wider network of industry experts, community groups and public sector partners. This design ecosystem integrates local knowledge with academic expertise and practical experience. The project goal is to codesign innovation, facilitate best practice knowledge exchange and develop scalable models with place-based real-world benefits. Projects include The Rathlin Wool Project which is bringing new life to Rathlin Island’s sheep’s wool heritage. Surplus fleece, once treated as waste, is now being turned into high-quality yarns and rope that support local farmers, cut textile waste and help biodiversity thrive. www.futureisland-island.org
About Irish Grown Wool Council
Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC) is a voluntary body with an all island approach. Its objective is to transform Irish grown wool; an underutilised and undervalued resource, into a branded value-added product for the benefit of farmers and the wider supply chain. IGWC promotes the use of Irish-grown wool as a sustainable, high-value natural resource and supports innovation across the supply chain. IGWC is working to ensure that wool contributes to rural livelihoods, environmental stewardship and Ireland’s circular economy. IGWC works with farmers, industry, enterprise, education, general public, media, partners, agencies and research providing organisations and policy makers, domestically and internationally.
www.irishgrownwoolcouncil.com / LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook
About European Wool Exchange Foundation
European Wool Exchange Foundation (EWE) is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to revitalising European wool as a valuable, circular resource. Registered in Cyprus and active across Europe the foundation connects wool breeders, processors,and end-users to foster a sustainable wool economy. EWE promotes initiatives such as European Wool Day (held annually on 9 April), the establishment of wool museums and craft villages and also therapeutic knitting. By championing the social and environmental value of wool, EWE seeks to re-integrate wool into European life while supporting wellbeing and community. www.ewe.network