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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 23 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

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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

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

'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

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

NEWS 8 April 2026

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EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

“At the moment, wool falls into the same category as carcasses, blood and other animal by-products, despite posing significantly lower risks,” the MEP said.

NEWS 4 March 2026

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

The free to attend event is running parallel to the European Wool Day 2026 conference and takes place on Saturday 28 March in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry.

NEWS 4 March 2026

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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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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