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Rowland Smith – World Sheep Shearing Champion

May 25, 2014

Twenty seven year old Rowland Smith from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand is the new World Champion Machine Sheep Shearer. Earlier this evening…

Five countries win World titles at Golden Shears

May 25, 2014

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An unprecedented five countries have won titles on the final day of the 16th Golden Shears World shearing and woolhandling championships today in…

Wexford’s IFA Chairman calls for increased sheep support

May 25, 2014

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Co Wexford IFA Chairman Pat Murray has told Agriland that Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney will move to further support the sheep sector…

Sheep Shearing Championships update

May 25, 2014

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The World Sheep Shearing Championships re-commenced at 3.15pm this afternoon, after a two hour postponement. Earlier in the afternoon the sheep dome, which…

So you think you can shear sheep!

May 25, 2014

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If you are up for shearing 33,000 sheep per year – across two hemispheres – then you might stand a chance of joining…

World Sheep Shearing Championships halted

May 25, 2014

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The World Sheep Shearing Championships have been halted for health and safety reasons following an incident in the competition dome at 1.30 this…

June marks the start of the 2014 FEC programme

May 25, 2014

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Farmers attending the World Sheep Shearing Championships in Gorey are being reminded by Teagasc that June 1st marks the start of this year’s…

Whats on at Golden Shears: DAY 4

May 25, 2014

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The Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing championships comes to an end today in Gorey, Co. Wexford. Over 30,000 spectators expected at this family-orientated festival over…

ICSA President highlights importance of sheep sector

May 24, 2014

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ICSA (Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association) President Patrick Kent has told Agriland that Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must recognise the importance…

€uro Star ram ratings are making a difference

May 24, 2014

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That was the clear message from Sheep Ireland’s Eamon Wall, who was attending Day Three of the Golden Shears’ World Sheep Shearing Championships…

Thousands flock to Golden Shears

May 24, 2014

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Ten thousand visitors from every county in Ireland made their way to Day 3 of the Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing Championships in…

Golden Shears – Day Three in Photos

May 24, 2014

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Passing showers did not deter ten thousand people from taking in the sights and sounds of Day Three at the Golden Shears…

Whats on at Golden Shears: DAY 3

May 24, 2014

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The Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing championships continue today in Gorey, Co. Wexford. Over 30,000 spectators expected at this family-orientated festival over the…

Golden Shears Day Two – The Day in Photos

May 23, 2014

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With a European election to be decided on and changeable weather throughout the day, crowds on day two of the Golden Shears World…

Scott wins eighth All-Ireland Title at 16th World Sheep Shearing Championships

May 23, 2014

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Donegal shearer Ivan Scott won his eighth All-Ireland Shearing Championships in a row as the first day of the 16th Golden Shears World…

What’s on at Golden Shears: DAY 2

May 23, 2014

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The Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing Championships, continues today in Gorey, Co Wexford. With over 30,000 spectators expected at this family-orientated festival over…