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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 13 May 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

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'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

NEWS 8 April 2026

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

NEWS 27 March 2026

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

NEWS 25 March 2026

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Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Katarina Hruskova, who operates Woolstore – a wool washing and processing business, is aiming to increase the capacity of her mill and begin spinning wool into yarn.

NEWS 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 February 2026

Seven recommendations in Irish wool report

Seven recommendations in Irish wool report

The report identifies the absence of scouring and small-scale processing facilities as a barrier to adding value to wool in Ireland.

NEWS 4 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 4 February 2026

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU are again offering Young Farmers half-price shearing and wool-handling courses

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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