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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 2 June 2026

Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

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1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

NEWS 31 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

NEWS 23 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

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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 14 February 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 14 February 2026

UK shearing crisis averted as tightening of visas for foreign shearers delayed

UK shearing crisis averted as tightening of visas for foreign shearers delayed

A temporary visa concession has paved the way for 75 foreign shearers to return to UK for summer shearing as they had planned.

NEWS 14 February 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Irish shearers excelled among the world’s elite shearers at last week’s Golden Shears world shearing championships held n Masterton, New Zealand.

NEWS 14 February 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 14 February 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Irish shearers have excelled among the world’s elite shearers with Sean Dunne finishing second in the Golden Shears junior final.

NEWS 14 February 2026

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

The closing date for anyone working with wool that wishes to be included in the almanac is Monday 16 February 2026.

NEWS 14 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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