Sheep Shearing

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

Shearing competitions take place on Wednesday 17 September, with shearing and wool spinning demonstrations, industry talks and a focus on health and safety on Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 September.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

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€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

NEWS 25 July 2025

That's an idea of shear craic

That's an idea of shear craic

NEWS 9 July 2025

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

MANAGEMENT 11 June 2025

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

NEWS 11 June 2025

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Watch: Richard Jones crowned European sheep shearing champion

Watch: Richard Jones crowned European sheep shearing champion

The Welsh Shearer came out on top in a scintillating final which saw 20 sheep shorn in a time of about 16 minutes.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Up to 2,000 hoggets to be shorn at Shearfest

Up to 2,000 hoggets to be shorn at Shearfest

Upwards of 20,000 spectators are expected through the gates of Mountbellew Mart for the European and Connacht Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships

NEWS 7 May 2025

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

The next few weeks are vital for grassland management with lamb performance for the coming months dictated by keeping good-quality grass ahead of lambs.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

In pictures: ewe hoggets sell to €262 in Mountbellew

In pictures: ewe hoggets sell to €262 in Mountbellew

There were a number of farmers looking to source hoggets with breeding potential, while agents purchasing ram lambs for live export were also active.

MARKETS 7 May 2025

New guidance for sheep flocks at shearing

New guidance for sheep flocks at shearing

Various groups have come together to update guidance for sheep shearers

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 May 2025

Shearfest 2025 gets a European makeover

Shearfest 2025 gets a European makeover

After holding the All-Ireland and International Sheep shearing Championships in 2024, Mountbellew Mart will host the European Sheep shearing Championships in 2025.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Sheep Management: SWS closing date, ryegrass reseeds and Sheep 2025

Sheep Management: SWS closing date, ryegrass reseeds and Sheep 2025

There are to submit your application for the sheep welfare scheme and secure up to €13 per ewe in support payment.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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