Instead of finding its way into traditional knitwear, a lot of Irish wool ends up being exported to Britain and Europe where it is processed and used in various products, from carpets to upholstery.

Irish wool from hardy upland sheep flocks has been woven over the years and knitted into fashionable knitwear and other products that have given the Irish identity across the world. Irish wool ...

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John McGonagle's alpacas gazing out at the sea. Photo: Lorcan Doherty For centuries, Donegal has been synonymous with wool and spinning. An alpaca owner from Malin Head is giving the old tradition ...

Once they’re outfitted with crocheted hats, cats become comfortable (and adorable) test subjects. The new method is laid out in a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods.

A company based in Co. Offaly is aiming to market fully traceable bedding products made using wool from Irish farms. Dooleys Wool is situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains close to the ...

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As the Irish wool sector continues to fight back, the wool marquee will return today (Saturday, October 5) at Dingle Food Festival, and tomorrow (Sunday, October 6), following its successful ...

we obsessively hunted down the best suits for men that deliver a lot of value without overextending your wallet. Our top pick overall is the Bonobos Jetsetter Stretch Wool Suit, a versatile option ...

FORLOH is a maker of outdoor clothing for men, women, and kids ... down to the merino wool that serves as insulation, is sourced in America. Quoting the website: "FORLOH is committed to making ...

Quince has a fantastic, warm, timeless wool blend, and for this price, there's a whole lot of wool in there—80 percent, to be precise. With its tailored, single-breasted look, notched lapels ...