Summer showers did little to deter the arrivals to Cushendale Woolen Mills, on Saturday afternoon.
The traditional community event included something for all the family this year - including talks, art and dance.
The woollen mill in Graignamanagh was first established in the town by Cistercian monks, alongside their monastery, in the year 1204.
The mill was already almost 600 years in existence when it came into the stewardship of the Cushen family - and today the Cushens celebrate the involvement of the sixth generations of their family with the mill.
5. The flock of sheep make its way down to the Cushendale yard for shearing. PICTURE: HARRY REID
Harry Reid
6. Other folk gathered outside the Cushendale yard to see the sheep arrive. PICTURE: HARRY REID
Harry Reid
7. The crowd gather on the street in Graiguenamanagh to view the arrival of the sheep. PICTURE: HARRY REID
Harry Reid
8. The sheep seem to know the route to the yard for shearing. PICTURE: HARRY REID
Harry Reid
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