The All-Ireland and International Sheep Shearing Championships 2008 will take place on 30th May to 1st June 2008 in Caherlistrane, Co. Galway. The weekends' events will kick off on Friday 30th May with the election of the Queen of the Wool in the local community centre, which will be followed by music dance and craic. The more serious end of the business will start on Saturday morning at 11.00 a.m. with all the heats of the shearing competitions getting under way. These competitions will take place at the Caherlistrane G.A.A. grounds. Download the official entry form here.

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A full list of the competitions as appeared in the Sheep Shearers journal of the Irish Sheep Shearers Association given here.

We are delighted to announce that our major sponsor of the All-Ireland and International Championships 2008 is Osmonds in conjunction with Murphy's (Headford) Ltd. We are extremely grateful to both companies for coming on board and helping to make this championship a major success.

We would also like to thank our other sponsors Dawn Meats and Corrib Oil.

We have several sponsors of individual shearing events which is a very important aspect of the competition. We are indebted to their generosity and a full list of all sponsors will be given at a later date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen of the Wool:

On Friday 30th May we have a great nights entertainment planned with the selection of Queen of the Wool. Ollie Turner of Galway Bay F.M. will be interview the ladies on the night. The judges will already have got to know all about the queens at a dinner being organised and sponsored by The Arches Hotel, Claregalway prior to the selection night. (www.thearcheshotel.ie )

There are lots of novelty items taking to the stage also that night and to round it off the night we have local artists Top Form providing the music.

On Saturday night 31st May sees Louise Morrissey and her band taking to the stage in the marquee at the venue. On Sunday night sees the Oyster Boys entertaining us.

Other attractions during the weekend will include An Open Tug-of-War Competition. This is a great honour for us to be able to host this competition and there is a great interest locally, given that members from the parish travelled throughout the county some years ago taking part in tug-of-war.

There are numerous sideshows planned to cater for all. A fun-fair for children, face painting, balloon-tying and much more. Furthermore, Sheaf-throwing and horseshoe tossing will see the skills of most being tested.

Families travelling to this event will also be able to enjoy lots of places of local interest, including the famous Knockma (Queen Maeve) and enjoy the landscaped walk to the top. It has breathtaking views. The nearby towns of Tuam, Headford, Claregalway and Galway itself have much to offer.

PREPARING THE SHEEP FOR THE BIG WEEKEND!!

Pictured below are some of the sheep being checked over to make sure they are looking their best for the Shearing at the event.

A Special thanks to all the Farmers who supplied the sheep.

 

Secretary	Bernie Moran	087 2855154
Treasurer	Peter Corcoran	087 9625756
Chairperson	Tony O' Connor	087 2855583

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Main Sponsors Martin Holian and Andrew Glynn (Osmonds) and John Murphy (John Deere, Headford)