Galway Sheep

This interesting breed, descended from Ireland’s only native sheep, was created to include the characteristics of native Irish sheep and remove the qualities inherited from the imported Leicester breeds. The sheep produce a lovely soft, white, semi-lustre fleece with a length ideal for woollen and worsted spinning. They’re classed as rare in Ireland, and in fact the fleece we use comes from a specialist flock in England. For more information see the Galway Sheep Breeders Association