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Shearing finals attract thousands to Mountbellew
Darren Carty
The mood among farmers attending the event was generally good, with farmers looking for a chance to get a break after a seriously challenging spring.
3 June 2024 News
Jones and Robinson claim top accolades at Kepak sheep shearing championships
Welsh shearer Richard Jones won the All-Nations Open Final while Derry man Jack Robinson claimed the All-Ireland Open title.
2 June 2024 Markets
Lamb quotes cut by 20c/kg to 30c/kg, hoggets by 30c/kg to 80c/kg
Speaking at the sheep shearing championships, IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher said the attempted cut risked undermining the sheep trade.
Big crowds flock to day one of Kepak sheep shearing championships
Day two shearing competitions are under way on Sunday, with elite shearers from across the globe competing and can be watched online for those who cannot attend in person.
2 June 2024 News
Stage set for Kepak sheep shearing championships
The stage for shearing competitions has been constructed in Mountbellew Mart with the timeline for competitions announced.
29 May 2024 News
‘Shearfest’ extravaganza on June bank holiday weekend
The Kepak All-Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing Championships take place on Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 June, in the grounds of Mountbellew Co-operative Mart. Darren Carty reports.
19 May 2024 Sheep handling