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Irish Grown Wool Council

Irish Grown Wool Council appoints new chair

Sheep

7 months ago

Irish Grown Wool Council appoints new chair

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.

Irish Grown Wool Council 'bringing the bog' to Bloom

Sheep

7 months ago

Irish Grown Wool Council 'bringing the bog' to Bloom

The Irish Grown Wool Council is set to "bring the bog" to this year's Bord Bia Bloom festival in Dublin next week.

Irish Grown Wool Council panel discussion at Showcase Ireland

Sheep News

11 months ago

Irish Grown Wool Council panel discussion at Showcase Ireland

The Irish Grown Wool Council will today (Monday, January 20) host a panel discussion at one of Ireland’s largest international trade shows.

50,000 sheep farmers receive guide on wool value

Sheep

12 months ago

50,000 sheep farmers receive guide on wool value

‘Shear Success’ a new guide for farmers on how to maximise wool value, has been delivered to almost 50,000 sheep farmers nationally.

The Offaly bedding company taking pride in Irish wool

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

The Offaly bedding company taking pride in Irish wool

A company based in Co. Offaly is aiming to market fully traceable bedding products made using wool from Irish farms.

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Teagasc and wool council produce videos on shearing best practice

The Irish Grown Wool Council and Teagasc have filmed videos to provide "tips and techniques" on shearing best practice.

Teagasc and wool council produce videos on shearing best practice

Sheep

over 1 year ago

TD finds it 'extraordinary that wool is classified as a waste product'

Independent TD for Galway West Catherine Connolly has told the Dáil that she finds it...

TD finds it 'extraordinary that wool is classified as a waste product'

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Irish Grown Wool Council rejects criticism of St. Patrick's Day gifts

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.

Irish Grown Wool Council rejects criticism of St. Patrick's Day gifts

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Hackett: 'The world is our oyster when it comes to wool'

The potential of Ireland's wool industry was discussed in the Dáil where it was acknowledged that the product requires new markets.

Hackett: 'The world is our oyster when it comes to wool'

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

How are wool prices standing for Irish producers?

Prices to be paid to Irish wool producers in 2024 look set to remain similar to those received for the product in recent years...

How are wool prices standing for Irish producers?

Sheep News

about 2 years ago

Call for more support for wool industry including synthetic levy

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for a significant increase in...

Call for more support for wool industry including synthetic levy

Sheep

over 2 years ago

ICSA welcomes official launch of Irish Grown Wool Council

The Irish Grown Wool Council was officially established at a meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel in Athlone last Wednesday.

ICSA welcomes official launch of Irish Grown Wool Council

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

New research and innovation hub to support wool council

A new research and innovation hub will provide technical expertise to the recently formed all-island Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC).

New research and innovation hub to support wool council

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