Is Irish grown wool part of your work? Submit your listing here…

🎙️ 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 …

Watch it back: Panel Talk, Monday 19th January, Showcase Ireland 2026

_____________________________________________ 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 …

Portach Álainn (Beautiful Bogland) a felted sculpture by textile artist Sharon Wells

We’re bringing the bog to Bloom!

Visit us at the Bord Bia Bloom festival in the Irish Craft Village demonstrations area to see Portach Álainn (Beautiful Bogland) a felted sculpture by textile artist Sharon Wells, made using Irish grown wool and recycled yarns to create dragonflies, heather, bog cotton and moss. Also interactive activities for all ages, including wildflower wool sculpture felting and peg loom demos plus a showcase of Irish-grown wool products.

Events & Activities during 2024 and 2023

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.

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

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

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 …