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Concern over decline in sheep numbers in Galway

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Concern over decline in sheep numbers in Galway

A decline in sheep numbers in Galway is causing concern.

The 2023-2024 report by the LEADER Wool Partnership shows numbers have dropped by 11,000

The declining value of wool is leading to a decrease in sheep farmers, and the report outlines approaches aimed at increasing its value.

Our reporter Saoirse Duhan spoke to farmers and organisers of the report launch in Mountbellew Agricultural College

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Concern over decline in sheep numbers in Galway

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