Produced in partnership with Teagasc, our short sheep shearing videos outline tips, techniques and conditions for farmers when shearing to ensure the best possible presentation and value for wool. David Hearty of Irish Grown Wool Council and Irish Sheep Shearers Association outlines “Both Jayne Harkness (Bones) and I are featured in the ‘Shear Success’ guide …
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Watch the presentations that took place on the day Ireland secured the bid to host the European Wool Day 2026 Conference. The event brought together national and international attendees highlighting wool’s vital role in sustainability, circular economies and cultural heritage. Hosted at the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee. Co.Kerry on 28th March, the ’European Wool Day …
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‘Irish Grown Wool Almanac’, a directory of the people, places and practices shaping Irish grown wool Following a public call for submissions in February 2026, this directory was compiled, edited, designed and printed for official launch on 28th March 2026. The purpose of this publication is to raise the visibility of those contributing to the …
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The ‘European Wool Experience’ is a free fringe event of European Wool Day, Tralee, Saturday 28th March 2026. A fantastic range of wool-based crafts will be demonstrated together under one roof for free at the European Wool Experience, offering a rare opportunity to see, touch and experience the skill, heritage and innovation behind both Ireland’s …
🎙️ 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 …
Read more “Is Irish grown wool part of your work? Submit your listing here…”
_____________________________________________ Join the Irish Grown Wool Council at Showcase Ireland 2026 on Monday 19th January at 3pm for an inspiring panel talk. This year the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland are shining a spotlight on ‘Making Irish Stories’, so our conversation will feature young Irish designers using locally sourced bio materials to shape sustainable …
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Events including sheep or wool related activities throughout 2025 on the island of Ireland
Events including sheep or wool related activities throughout 2026 on the island of Ireland
Events including sheep or wool related activities throughout 2025 on the island of Ireland
Irish Grown Wool Council Appoints New Chair with Legal and Farming Expertise Brian McInerney was ratified as the new Chair of the Irish Grown Wool Council for a two-year term to lead the organisation at its recent AGM on Thursday 22nd May 2025. Brian McInerney is a Senior Counsel and Member of the Inner Bar …