Irish Grown Wool Council

Belfast Mini Mills (Prince Edward Island, Canada) will join European Wool Day 2026 events (Tralee 28 March). They design & manufacture small-scale, modular, fibre processing systems used to transform wool into yarn & textile products. Connect with them minimills.net

RFT for supply of 4,500 wool scarves via @dfatirl 🧣 Ireland will hold Presidency of Council of European Union 1 July 31 Dec 26. Contracting Authority seeking supply & delivery approx 4,500 woollen scarves, with uniquely Irish artistic character. Ref lnkd.in/dPpv9SYP

See Sharon Wells on @irelandamvmtv promoting 'European Wool Experience'. On in Meadowlands Hotel Tralee, Sat 28 March, free, fringe event of interest to all ages.📺 Watch bit.ly/ewdirlam ⏱️(36 min & 1hr 6 min.) #EWD26 #EWDAY2026

🐑 🐑 COPA COGECA have today published a new position paper on the valorisation of wool, a natural material with numerous valuable qualities. Although wool is renewable and biodegradable, 🇪🇺 farmers and cooperatives face significant legal and administrative obstacles. Under EU legislation, notably Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 on animal by-products, raw wool from healthy animals is classified in a way that imposes disproportionate constraints on its handling, marketing, and use. 📉 As a result, the 🇪🇺 wool value chain has weakened considerably. Prices have collapsed, often failing to cover even basic shearing costs. Limited EU processing capacity and the closure of key export markets have exacerbated the situation, leading to stockpiling on farms and widespread disposal of wool as waste. This is economically unsustainable and environmentally inconsistent, especially in light of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and Circular Economy objectives. 💡 Copa and Cogeca’s recommendations aim to unlock wool’s untapped potential by encouraging its marketing and valorisation, revising its legal classification, promoting on-farm uses, and supporting innovation. By removing unnecessary legal barriers, the EU can turn a growing problem into an opportunity for sustainable agriculture. 📰 Read our position paper on our website>>>>copa-cogeca.eu/publications

📍Join us @MeadowlandsHot (Tralee, Kerry) Sat 28March for 'European Wool Experience'. See &meet 35+ exhibitors from Ireland & Europe. Interactive activities, demonstrations, displays & exhibitions. Free event, fun for all ages.Plan your day&save the date bit.ly/euwoolexp

#SpongeWorks Project – Launch Event, Aughrim is coming up on Thursday, 26th February, and we’d love you to join us. 👉 Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.ie/e/198268928301… @east_wicklow_rivers_trust @lawaters @wicklowcoco @spongeworks @aughrimtidytowns

Ireland’s most iconic knit. Now on a stamp. 🧶 Introducing the Aran Jumper stamp celebrating the craft, heritage and stories woven into every stitch. From the Aran Islands to around the world. Send love near and far with a little piece of Ireland. anpost.com/aran

Join us in Tralee for European Wool Day Conference 2026! When? Saturday, 28 March 2026, 9:30AM – 5:00PM Where? Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland Book your ticket now: eventbrite.ie/e/european-woo… 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #EUinmyRegion

📣 @agriculture_ie is looking for an inspiring female farmer to serve as Ireland’s ambassador for International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026. Applications close at 3pm 12th February, 2026. …ient.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/content-page/f…

Cannot tell you how much I adore this clip from 1941 of women from the Western Isles of the Outer Hebrides singing as they work their Harris Tweed. It was shot by the Oscar winning cinematographer JACK CARDIFF.

This is a call out for those working with Irish grown wool, across all applications, to apply to be listed in the upcoming ‘Irish Grown Wool Almanac’ . Find out more here irishgrownwoolcouncil.com/irish-grown-wo…

Watch the panel talk back here 💻irishgrownwoolcouncil.com/irish-grown-wo…

Join us @showcaseireland Mon 19th Jan 3pm for a compelling panel talk. 3 emerging Irish designers will share their use of local & natural materials to create sustainable, culturally rooted products that connect with consumers. lnkd.in/dafaVUEh Supported by @DCCIreland

@ursulinesligo @StripeYSTE @lecheiletrust1 Fantastic news! Well done to students Aoife Fadian, Jessica O'Connor and their teacher Anthony Carolan.🏆 Another fantastic achievement at @StripeYSTE 🐑#irishwool.

Huge congrats to Aoife Fadian and Jessica O’Connor and their teacher Anthony Carolan on the phenomenal achievement of WINNING the group category of the @StripeYSTE and the Speed Fibre Award. We are so so proud of your phenomenal performance and your dedication @lecheiletrust1

Ireland selected as host country for European Wool Day 2026🗓️ Conference: Saturday, 28 March 2026 📍Tralee, Co. Kerry ✨Public fringe activities in Tralee, Fri 27 & Sat 28th March 2026 🔗 Event details, bookings & more lnkd.in/gYMQgRhe and ewe.network/ewd2026/ #ewd26

Updates for the 2026 #EuroStars Evaluations. At Sheep Ireland's Industry Meeting, Dr. Noirin McHugh @teagasc presented how the economic and carbon values updates & the addition of new traits will impact the industry. Click to view the presentation 👇sheep.ie/sheep-ireland-…

Watch 3 @RTENationwide episodes dedicated to #Irishgrownwool & the pioneering people behind production, innovation & revival across Ireland’s farming, design, research & craft communities.👏 📺Mon lnkd.in/eE-84Kce Wed lnkd.in/eXJUYEJV Fri lnkd.in/e2kZR5Uk

We are in County Donegal meeting people keeping the county’s rich weaving tradition alive & a master weaver who is teaching students interested in developing their skills to work in the industry on #RTENationwide Monday 1st December @RTEOne @ 7pm @DonegalETB @DonegalHour @rte RT

In the final part of our series on Ireland’s wool sector, we visit small industries that have thrived thanks to Irish wool on #RTENationwide this evening, Friday 28th November @RTEOne 7pm & RTE1+1 at 8pm @IREWoolCouncil @DCCIreland @abcassin @rte RT