Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breeders Society
Our Introduction
Welcome to the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breeders Society
Aims of the Society
The aim is to preserve the Cladoir/Claddagh sheep breed as an authentic landrace breed of Ireland.
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What’s Going On
Cladoir/Claddagh at Farming for Nature
Mona Muller and her daughters attended the Farming for Nature event on 22 June 2026 at Ballykilcavan Brewery, Co. Laois. A great day was had!
June 29, 2026
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Sean To Speak at the Agricultural History Society Conference on 3 July 2026
Sean will speak about the history of hill farming and where the Cladoir/Claddagh sheep fitted it. There is a fee to attend. Agricultural History Society
June 29, 2026
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Cladoir/Claddagh Sheep, Fleece, Wool, Handspinning and Weaving Will Be at Farming for Nature!!
The National Farming for Nature Festival offers a full day of practical hands-on learning for farmers at all stages. Running from 9:30am to 6:30pm, the
June 10, 2026
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A Native Irish Breed
About the Cladόir/Claddagh Sheep Breed
The Cladóir is believed to be the remnant of the old sheep breed from the Connemara Hills. After the Farmine, the Cladóir breed survived in very small flocks on the very long shoreline in South Connemara, eventually being displaced by imports of cheviot & blackfaced sheep.
