Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Preservation Committee
Our Introduction
Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Preservation Committee
Aims of the Committee
- Preserve the remnats of the old Cladόir/Claddagh sheep breed.
- Assess the quality of the Cladόir/Claddagh wool and ecourage local craft workers to use Cladόir/Claddagh wool
- Breed the present flock back to purity
Latest news
What’s Going On
The Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep Preservation Project is Being Supported by The Heritage Council
The Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep Preservation Project is being supported by the Heritage Council In May 2024, €25,000 of funding was secured through Community Heritage Grant Scheme
November 1, 2024
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Sheep Inspection Day
A Chairde, The day for inspecting all the NPWS Cladoir Sheep and reviewing remaining fleeces is being moved from next Tuesday (15th) to Wednesday (16th)
October 9, 2024
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News
The Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep attended the Erris Agricultural Show, Belmullet, Co. Mayo on the 28th July 2024
July 30, 2024
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A Native Irish Breed
About the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breed
The Cladóir is believed to be the
remnant of the old sheep breed from the Connemara Hills. After the Farmine, the Cladóir breed survived in very small flocks on the very long shoreline in South Connemara, eventually being displaced by imports of cheviot & blackfaced sheep.
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Help the Cladoir Sheep Preservation Committee continue it's efforts to conserve the Cladoir sheep!
Breeders
Membership is reserved for breeders of Cladoir sheep