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Sheep shearing under the west Cork sun

Johnny Ward and sheepdogs Skip and Jack bring 70 sheep for shearing on John O'Sullivan's farm in Gloun, near Schull, Co Cork.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Sheep shearing under the west Cork sun

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Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

NEWS 23 July 2026

A shear masterclass in Sraith Saileach

A shear masterclass in Sraith Saileach

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€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

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Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

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Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

The open final was an enthralling event with just two points separating the top three line-up.

NEWS 1 April 2026

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

There is a packed programme of events on Sunday 31 May, with premier shearing competitions, a wool expo, traditional farrier demonstrations and MartBeat music concerts.

NEWS 1 April 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

The shearing championships take place on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May on the grounds of Mountbellew Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Mountbellew, Co Galway.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 1 April 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 April 2026

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

Ulster Wool announced this week that the average payment for the 2025 wool season clip will be 68p/kg (79c/kg), a 70% or 28p/kg (32c/kg) increase on last year’s prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

This week's notes summarise actions included in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

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