With Cushendale’s own Galway Sheep herd centre stage, the day was also enjoyed by all the humans who came along to enjoy the music and family entertainment. Galway Sheep are Ireland’s only indigenous breed, favoured for their wool. The thick, high quality wool is perfect for processing into yarns and textiles and is the wool of choice at Cushendale. The wool from Saturday will be cleaned, dyed and woven into blankets in Graignamanagh.

placeholder image — With Cushendale’s own Galway Sheep herd centre stage, the day was also enjoyed by all the humans who came along to enjoy the music and family entertainment. Galway Sheep are Ireland’s only indigenous breed, favoured for their wool. The thick, high quality wool is perfect for processing into yarns and textiles and is the wool of choice at Cushendale. The wool from Saturday will be cleaned, dyed and woven into blankets in Graignamanagh.

Pictures: Cushendale Sheep Sheering - Graignamanagh celebrates traditional skills and crafts

By Sian Moloughney

Reporter

Published 7th Jun 2024, 14:54 GMT

Updated 11th Jun 2024, 10:33 GMT

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Luke Barrett gets the sheep shearing underway

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Stella Huth, Freda Murphy, Mary Ann Gelly, Michelle McMahon and Maria Stafford embroidering the Brat Bríde, made from material woven at Cushendale Woolen Mills

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Edward and Trevor Ging. Edward is the seventh generation of the Cushen family at Cushendale Woolen Mill.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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Graignamanagh Sheep

Pictures: Cushendale Sheep Sheering - Graignamanagh celebrates traditional skills and crafts

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