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MTU SPRINGWOOL project receives over half a million in funding

by adminUncategorized 09/07/202414/07/2025No Comments

A Munster Technological University-led project, SPRINGWOOL, which focuses on removing obstacles and providing a springboard for innovation in the Irish-grown wool sector, has received €574,683 from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The project is being run in collaboration with Atlantic Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon and University College Dublin.Springwool was …

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 …

Directory of Wool Merchants & Exporters on the island of Ireland

by adminGeneral 27/05/202413/03/2026No Comments

This Directory has been put together using a list of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine certified Wool Merchants and Exporters who are inspected and certified on a regular basis by Dept Officials

Two inclusions for IGWC at upcoming Bord Bia Bloom festival

by adminGeneral 26/05/202431/05/2024No Comments

A panel talk on Sunday 2nd June at the Sustainable Living Stage plus an engagement and display area over two days at the DCCI Irish Craft Village on Sunday 2nd & Monday 3rd June. Discover and explore Irish grown wool products with a sustainable focus for your home, garden and beyond.

All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Championships KEPAK SHEARFEST 2024

by adminGeneral 26/05/202426/05/2024No Comments

Competitors from across Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Australia, and New Zealand will gather for the largest dedicated sheep event in Ireland in 2024.

IGWC response on use of 60% Irish grown wool in recent campaign

by adminGeneral 15/03/202426/05/2024No Comments

The market opportunity for the majority of Irish grown wool when being used in wearable textiles will be blending Irish grown wool with other lower micron count wool. This has the potential to create a viable new channel for using more Irish grown wool in this market.

Irish Grown Wool Council launch international campaign for St.Patrick’s Day 2024

by adminGeneral 15/03/202426/05/2024No Comments

Several Irish Ministers and Senators will gift Irish grown woollen blankets and scarves to dignitaries overseas during the week of St Patrick’s Day as part of the Government’s annual international programme to promote Ireland.

Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC) AGM 2024

by adminGeneral 25/02/202424/03/2026No Comments

10 months after its formation the Irish Grown Wool Council held its first AGM at the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday, 16th February 2024.

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 …