Wexford shearer Roy Collier is attempting to set a new nine-hour lamb shearing record in Camolin, Co Wexford. The record attempt, taking place next Saturday 1 August, is also raising funds for the Laura Lynn and Jack and Jill foundations. Shearing will take place between 6.30am and 6.30pm, with Roy hoping to shear 600 lambs. The shearing will be monitored and judged by Irish Sheep Shearers Association (ISSA) judges.

There is a strong line-up of additional events starting from midday onwards that promises to cater for a range of interests. This includes a speed shear competition at 7pm with some of the country’s top shearers competing, sheepdog trials, barbecue and music and kids entertainment including a teddybear shear, face painting and bouncing castles. For more information and to support online, visit www.lauralynn.ie/events/sheep-shearing-record.

Approved grant-aid handling facilities

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have added Buffalo Steel Products, located in county Wicklow, to the Accepted Mobile Handling Facilities manufacturer/supplier list. The company has been approved to supply mobile sheep penning. The company list the price of a five foot, seven rail hurdle weighing 10.5kg at €21.95 plus VAT. Contact Mark on 087-359 3068 or John on 087-219 0945 for further information.