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Where to get wool/ fleece?

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  • 29-12-2013 11:22pm
    #1
    liu83
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭


    Can anyone suggest where I can buy locally large amount of unprocessed wool, about 90 kg.
    Also I am interested in small amounts of alpaca wool. If you know a farmer who has nothing to do with his wool, please pass on the details. Thanks


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    #2
    Banneret
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 132 ✭✭Banneret


    I don't know, I am not a farmer and of course others will reply but if this may help.

    (I am from and living in Kerry, so the following is just from memory)

    Lets Brainstorm ! :

    [ County Galway ] galway-logo_normal.gif
    [+] Cities/Towns:
    • - Galway
    • - Tuam
    • - Oranmore.
    • - etc.
    OK now, in Galway & Tuam you may remember any farmer markets or farmer areas.
    e.g: In Tuam, there's a farmers area/market near the dentist.

    What to do?:
    e.g: If people do not reply to you on this thread then you may do the following:
    Think of the town/Galway your closest to. Q: Are there any farmer markets or areas?.
    What to do from there?, Make your way to that area/market.

    And follow up from there.

    In general, this post is just meant to help you if no one else replies, but they will.
    I wish you all the best in finding the wool, and lets remember here; towns and cities -> Farmers Markets -> People -> Ask - >etc ...

    You can also Google around, look on Google maps, to see your area, maps , etc , etc.


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    Eilis Plasticpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Eilis Plasticpaddy


    Hi there,
    I'm sure you can find what you're looking for all over in Connemara, where the wool of Blackface hasn't a use for processing (not worth it). Have a look at this link: http://www.maamcrossmart.com/. Every Saturday there's a big gathering of breeders. (mainly sheep breeders).
    Also you can try Tom Nee (link http://www.killarysheepfarm.com) and Joe Joyce http://www.joycecountrysheepdogs.ie; they generally shears sheep for demonstration to tourists...maybe they can help you or give you better information.


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