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Galway Sheep

  • 21-09-2007 10:33pm
    #1
    jhn_noln
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    Just wondering have many people actually heard of the galway sheep (the only breed of sheep native to this country) ?????

    feedback would be interesting.............


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  • #2
    Mrs. MacGyver
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    Lived in Conamara and the only ones i was surrounded by seemed to be what are termed 'mountainy sheep' i.e. white shaggy coats , black or speckled faces and horns that curn about the ears. Not sure if theyre native Irish though - they appear more Scottish than anything else and seem really hardy.


  • #3
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    jhn_noln wrote:
    Just wondering have many people actually heard of the galway sheep (the only breed of sheep native to this country) ?????

    feedback would be interesting.............

    Yup- Galway sheep are a recognised breed eligible for special payments under the REPS scheme. They are entitled to a payment of €200 per Livestock Unit per annum, for people actively breeding them (note: a sheep is counted as 0.15 livestock units).

    There is also a Galway Sheep Breeders Association - their contact number is 087 9486530, if you'd like to give them a call. They are also listed in the 2007 Sheep Breeders directory link here

    Picture of a Galway sheep here


    Shane


  • #4
    jhn_noln
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭jhn_noln


    yep we have dat info well sussed for a few years!! my ole lad is the joint treasurer of da association! was just wonderin had many people (other than us boggers in galway) actually heard of the breed or is it just a dying tradition???


  • #5
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    The Galway Sheep seem to be big in the UK (if you do a Google you'll find quite a bit of info). I understand that they are trying to encourage the breed here through AI - not sure of the details. Will let you know if I find anything.

    S.


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