News Archives - Irish Grown Wool Council

European Wool Day 2026 Conference Presentations, watch them here

by adminUncategorized 09/04/202615/05/2026No Comments

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 …

Irish Grown Wool Almanac, download your free copy here

by adminUncategorized 28/03/202615/05/2026No Comments

‘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 …

Free fringe event: ‘European Wool Experience’ A day of wool crafts, demonstrations & exhibitions

by adminUncategorized 11/02/202624/03/2026No Comments

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 …

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

by adminUncategorized 06/02/202606/02/2026No Comments

🎙️ 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

by adminUncategorized 12/01/202624/01/2026No Comments

_____________________________________________ 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 …

European and Connacht Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Championships SHEARFEST 2025

by adminGeneral 23/05/202523/05/2025No Comments

Competitors from across Europe will gather for the largest dedicated sheep event in Ireland in 2025.

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

We’re bringing the bog to Bloom!

by adminGeneral 22/05/202523/05/2025No Comments

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.

IGWC Wool Panel Talk at Showcase 2025

by adminUncategorized 15/01/202516/01/2025No Comments

Join the Irish Grown Wool Council at Showcase 2025 on Monday 20th January at 3.30pm for our panel talk. Celebrating 50 years of Showcase in 2025, this year the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland are shining a spotlight on Donegal, so to complement their ‘Landscape Inspired by Creativity’ focus, our talk will feature established …

Events & Activities during 2024 and 2023

by adminGeneral 09/01/202522/05/2025No 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.

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

by adminPress Release, Uncategorized 19/12/202423/12/2024No 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 …