Uncategorized Archives - Irish Grown Wool Council

New guide to maximise wool delivered to almost 50,000 sheep farmers nationally

by adminPress Release, Uncategorized 19/12/202420/12/2024No Comments

‘Shear Success’ a new guide for farmers on how to maximise their wool’s value, delivered to almost 50,000 sheep farmers nationally Produced by the Irish Grown Wool Council in partnership with Teagasc, the guide is included in this year’s annual Sheep Census forms issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The …

Chairperson vacancy

by adminUncategorized 03/12/202403/12/2024No Comments

Applications are invited from both within and outside the Irish Grown Wool Council as we seek to develop our organisation. Job Title: Chairperson Location: Ireland (Flexible, with both in-person and remote meetings) Type: Voluntary Time Commitment: Approx. 4+ days per month (including board meetings, subcommittee meetings and preparation) Term: 2 years About the Irish Grown …

Wonders of Wool: Design Week 2024, Friday 15th November

by adminUncategorized 28/10/202428/10/2024No Comments

From luxury fashion to technical composites, wool fibre has a wide range of applications. Join us for this Design Week event and discover more about the wonders of wool. This event will be hosted by Limerick School of Art and Design with artists and designers presenting their current projects including; This workshop/open studio event follows …

Visit the Wool Marquee at Dingle Food Festival this weekend

by adminUncategorized 02/10/202402/10/2024No Comments

The Wool Marquee returns to Dingle Food festival following its success and engagement with visitors last year during the festival. Spearheaded by West Kerry Wool, INHFA and Kerry Lamb CoOp. Join us for interesting displays of Irish grown wool products, expert panel talks on wool and wool spinning demos over the two days of the …

Shear Success guide Irish Grown Wool Council and Teagasc

‘Shear Success’; a new guide for sheep farmers on how to maximise their wool’s value, launched at National Ploughing Championships 2024

by adminUncategorized 15/09/202416/09/2024No Comments

Produced in partnership with Teagasc and the Irish Grown Wool Council, the ‘Shear Success’ guide is aimed at supporting sheep farmers to maximise the value of their wool. The practical guide offers recommendations to sheep farmers on how best to prepare before, during and after shearing, in order to maximise their wool value and avoid …

Wonderful Wool: 16th August: Part of August Craft Month; Panel discussion, makers demonstration and exhibit

by adminUncategorized 01/08/202409/08/2024No Comments

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the potential of Irish Grown Wool as a local sustainable material. Wonderful Wool Time: 10am – 1.30pm Date: Friday 16th August 2024Location: Conor Lecture Theatre, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast, BT15 1ED Format: Panel discussion, makers demonstration and exhibit Tickets: Free but booking is necessary here Ulster University …

Shearing preparations, tips for harvesting and packing wool

by adminUncategorized 10/06/202427/06/2024No Comments

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. Preparing for Shearing David Heraty, sheep farmer and shearing contractor outlines the key preparations for shearing to retain value in the fleece. David Heraty is a …

Watch the IGWC ‘Wool Panel Talks’ Series at Showcase 2024

by adminUncategorized 05/02/202411/03/2024No Comments

The Irish Grown Wool Council recently curated three days of Wool Panel Talks at Showcase 2024 for a series on exploring the potential for Irish grown wool. Panellists included national and international businesses, designers and researchers to an audience of domestic and global buyers and stakeholders. Talks took place over each day of Showcase, 21st …

‘St Brigid’s Cloaks’ installation, Kildare

‘St Brigid’s Cloaks’ installation created entirely from Irish grown wool

by adminUncategorized 01/02/202411/03/2024Comments are Disabled

St Brigid’s Cloaks’ installation unveiled in St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare on 27th January 2024 A new community artwork celebrating rural communities, heritage crafts, and sustainable industries was unveiled in St Brigid’s Cathedral, in conjunction with the Brigid 1500 celebrations across the county. The artwork ‘St Brigid’s Cloaks’ consists of four handmade wool tapestries, thoughtfully crafted …

IGWC Wool Panel Talks at Showcase 2024

by adminUncategorized 12/01/202411/03/2024No Comments

Join the Irish Grown Wool Council at Showcase 2024 for a series of curated panel talks on Irish wool. Talks will take place on each of the three days of Showcase, 21st – 23rd January,(RDS, Dublin) across the key themes of Sustainability, Fashion and Innovation, focusing on the past, present and future for Irish wool. …