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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.
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
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
Cladoir/Claddagh at Farming for Nature
Mona Muller and her daughter attended the Farming for Nature event on 22 June 2026 at Ballykilcavan Brewery, Co. Laois. A great day was had!
Sean To Speak at the Agricultural History Society Conference on 3 July 2026
Sean will speak about the history of hill farming and where the Cladoir/Claddagh sheep fitted it. There is a fee to attend. Agricultural History Society
Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep, Fleece, Wool, Handspinning and Weaving Will Be at Farming for Nature!!
The National Farming for Nature Festival offers a full day of practical hands-on learning for farmers at all stages. Running from 9:30am to 6:30pm, the
2026 Memberships
The Membership portion of this website is being switched to another plug-in. If you have paid for membership in the past, you will receive an
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
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)
The Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep attended the Erris Agricultural Show, Belmullet, Co. Mayo on the 28th July 2024
Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep at Shearfest 2024 (2024 All Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships) held in Mountbellew, Co. Galway on the 1st and 2nd June 2024.
A crowd enjoyed watching Luke Heanue (Connemara National Park) gave demonstrations of hand shearing Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep. The Cladoir/Claddough Sheep Preservation Committee also had items made
A Cowl Knit with Cladoir Handspun
A cowl knit with Cladoir wool was done by Sandra at Irish Fiber Crafters. The goal was to test the wool to see how it