Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breeders Society
Our Introduction
Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breeders Society
Aims of the Society
The aim is to preserve the Cladoir/Claddagh sheep breed as an authentic landrace breed of Ireland.
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What’s Going On
New Gazebo to Help Promote Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep
The gazebo was funded with a grant from The Heritage Council. CL Print did an excellent job with the new gazebo. The graphics are excellent.
September 15, 2026
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Cladoir/Claddagh at Spiddle Show
6 September 2026 A number of Cladoir/Claddagh breeders and Irish Fibre Crafters attended the Spiddle Show. Sandra King and Mona Muller demonstrated spinning. Wool and
September 8, 2026
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Cladoir Well Represented at Oughterard Show
(30 August 2026) We had a good outing at the Oughterard Show. Sheep and woolen garments were presented. Many thanks to Madga O’Grady for the
August 31, 2026
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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.
