European and Connacht Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Championships SHEARFEST 2025
Competitors from across Europe will gather for the largest dedicated sheep event in Ireland in 2025.
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 …
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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 …
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‘Shear Success’; a new guide for sheep farmers on how to maximise their wool’s value, launched at National Ploughing Championships 2024
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
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 …
All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Championships KEPAK SHEARFEST 2024
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.
Irish Grown Wool Council launch international campaign for St.Patrick’s Day 2024
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
10 months after its formation the Irish Grown Wool Council held its first AGM at the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday, 16th February 2024.