Sheep
The recent European Wool Day Conference held in Co. Kerry heard several calls to remove the VAT applied to wool products.
As European Wool Day approaches this week, the Irish government is being urged to appoint a 'wool champion'.
Up to 1,000 people are estimated to have attended an event to celebrate European Wool Day in Co. Kerry over the weekend.
At the Irish Grown Wool Council’s recent AGM, Brian McInerney was ratified as the new chair for a two-year term to lead the organisation.
The Irish Grown Wool Council is set to "bring the bog" to this year's Bord Bia Bloom festival in Dublin next week.
Sheep News
The Irish Grown Wool Council will today (Monday, January 20) host a panel discussion at one of Ireland’s largest international trade shows.
‘Shear Success’ a new guide for farmers on how to maximise wool value, has been delivered to almost 50,000 sheep farmers nationally.
Agri-Business
A company based in Co. Offaly is aiming to market fully traceable bedding products made using wool from Irish farms.
The Irish Grown Wool Council and Teagasc have filmed videos to provide "tips and techniques" on shearing best practice.
Independent TD for Galway West Catherine Connolly has told the Dáil that she finds it...
The IGWC has hit back at criticism from Sinn Féin over the government's decision to gift items made of 60% Irish wool for St. Patrick's Day.
The potential of Ireland's wool industry was discussed in the Dáil where it was acknowledged that the product requires new markets.
Prices to be paid to Irish wool producers in 2024 look set to remain similar to those received for the product in recent years...
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for a significant increase in...
The Irish Grown Wool Council was officially established at a meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel in Athlone last Wednesday.
A new research and innovation hub will provide technical expertise to the recently formed all-island Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC).
