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The Galway Wool Co-op Hosted Their 2nd Annual Wool Meitheal on Saturday 9 July 2022 at Athenry Livestock Mart, Co. Galway
The 2nd Annual Meitheal built on the great work done by Galway Wool Co-Op members who have done a phenomenal job showcasing Native Irish Grown Galway Wool. Over 5000kg of wool was collected at this year's event. They had two eager buyers, Donegal Yarns and Woolow...
Open Day at Traditional Irish Cob Centre of Excellence on 22 July 2022, 2-5pm
Come to a historical Open Day at Traditional Irish Cob Centre of Excellence on 29th July 2022 from 2-5pm
Spring 2022 Newsletter
The Irish Native Rare Breeds Society has produced a quarterly newsletter focusing on conservation of native and rare breeds of livestock as well as the use of these breeds in conservation grazing. We would love to share your stories. Please send articles, photos,...
Ireland’s native Galway wool is making a comeback
Blatnaid Gallagher "The Galway Wool Co-op has come a long way from its formation in January 2021 amid a Covid lockdown. Following many Zoom meetings and WhatsApp chats, the hard work from the team of volunteer members finally paid off in June last year with the sale...
Burren project drives Irish pine’s ‘fairy tale’ return
Learn more about a great project to return the native Irish pine in the latest phase of this biodiversity project -> Burren project drives Irish pine's 'fairy tale' return (rte.ie)
Using Cattle to Manage Capercaillie Habitat
The survival of one of Scotland's rarest birds has been given a boost by the introduction of cattle to a Highlands forest. Click the link to learn more: Grazing cattle boost capercaillie habitat - BBC News
Bring Your Clean, Dagg Free Galway Wool to Athenry Co-Op Mart June 26th
Delighted to confirm. Saturday Morning June 26th we are having a collection point at Athenry Co-Op Mart for all members of The Galway Sheep Breeders Society interested in offering their clean, Dagg free, rolled PB Galway wool, for sale to this years customer Donegal...
Read about the Dangers of Decreasing Bloodline Diversity
Thank you to The Livestock Conservancy for sharing this article. It is an important read. Dr. Catie Gressier of Australia wrote on the dangers of decreasing bloodline diversity in bovine populations. While specific to Australia, Dr. Gressier's observations &...