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Situated on the shore of the majestic Killary Fjord, the Connemara Sheep and Wool Centre offers an enriching experience that celebrates Irish heritage and the woolcraft industry. This family-run business, run by Aine and Gregg, who have been welcoming visitors for over 25 years, is a destination with fun for all the family.

There are calls on the Government to support the wool industry in Ireland.

Age Action and innocent drinks need help from Westmeath’s knitters to have a chance of hitting their target of 100,000 little hats as part of this year’s Big Knit initiative.

Fans of country music sensation Nathan Carter are urged to get their tickets quickly for the star’s performance in Kiltoom on Friday, June 2. This gig marks the opening night of the Kepak All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017.

The Kepak All Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships will take place in Kiltoom this June bank holiday weekend, with a packed programme of events.

For something a little different at the weekend, there are two very interesting workshops coming up at the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, in Turlough, Castlebar.

Avid Mayo stitchers are being asked to get their needles out and knit a shamrock for Age Action Ireland.

Textile and knitting enthusiasts are preparing to have their needles drawn and to spin countless yarns as the countdown begins to the eagerly awaited 2011 Knitting & Stitching Show in Dublin’s RDS.

Anyone wanting to take time out, meet new people, do something for yourself or indulge your crafty side – go along to this informal knit, chat, and cup of tea.

Close to 15,000 visitors descended on Cillín Hill for the 2011 Sheep and Wool Festival, making it one of the most successful Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships ever.