Sheep shearing

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 11 March 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

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

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

NEWS 9 March 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

NEWS 6 March 2026

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

NEWS 14 February 2026

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

NEWS 9 January 2026

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Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Ewe lambs meanwhile scanned at just over one lamb per ewe joined to rams in a three and a half week breeding season.

TULLAMORE FARM 11 June 2025

Wexford farmer rises to the top of the Australian working dog trial world

Wexford farmer rises to the top of the Australian working dog trial world

Craanford native Aoidh Doyle juggled a shearing business, a 1,500ac farm and a growing family, on his way to winning Australia’s top working dog titles.

FEATURE 11 June 2025

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

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 11 June 2025

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

The Galway Wool Co-op has also announced a collaboration with Avoca Woolen Mills, which it hopes will continue to drive the success of the breed and drive demand for Irish-grown wool.

NEWS 11 June 2025

That's an idea of shear craic

That's an idea of shear craic

50 hours of shear craic in Dingle mart last weekend saw local farmer and shearer James O’Connor shearing a remarkable 2,021 sheep in 50 hours.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

The advice is to retain sheep with scald in footbath solution for 15 to 20 minutes when using a 10% zinc or copper sulphate-based solution.

MANAGEMENT 11 June 2025

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

The site is located in an easily accessible location with ample parking and in the heart of sheep country.

NEWS 11 June 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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