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Clare main takes reins at wool council

McInerny takes the helm at wool council just as UK wool prices hit a seven year high of £1/kg.

DEALER 18 June 2025

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Rough Circle studio a shear joy for Christine

Rough Circle studio a shear joy for Christine

FEATURES 18 June 2025

91% of 2024 British wool supply sold

91% of 2024 British wool supply sold

NEWS 14 June 2025

Wool prices continue to disappoint

Wool prices continue to disappoint

Wool prices continue to disappoint

NEWS 11 June 2025

Raising the profile of wool

Raising the profile of wool

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

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Sheep 2025 - an opportunity to showcase the sector

Sheep 2025 - an opportunity to showcase the sector

The event has something to cater for all interests from technical talks to sheep exhibits, cookery demos to spinning of wool, sheepdog training and kids attractions

NEWS 10 May 2025

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 10 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 10 May 2025

Wool an ‘obvious solution’ to reduce textile waste – INHFA

Wool an ‘obvious solution’ to reduce textile waste – INHFA

This statement comes following the launch of a public consultation process by Minister Alan Dillion on textile management on Wednesday.

NEWS 10 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 10 May 2025

Wool prices at highest level since 2018

Wool prices at highest level since 2018

Demand for wool has been strong in recent months, reports Natasha Ferguson.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 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 10 May 2025

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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