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
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
Wool Processing Day
Wool Processing Day Work facing us today!! After 4-hours and lots of work, we sorted over 65-fleeces. There was some really nice wool in there.
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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.
Help to Support the Breed
Membership Options
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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