A group of wool producers – The Galway Wool Co-op has sold its entire Galway stock to Donegal Yarn. As per Agriland reports, the Galway is Ireland’s native breed of sheep. From its wool the Irish Aran sweater was created. Donegal Yarn recognized the superior quality of this crisp white wool, its importance and agreed to purchase at a rewarding price this year.

The Galway wool co-op will prepare its first order for 5,000 kg of clean rolled Galway fleece for supply to Donegal Yarn. Every bag and fleece of this wool will be inspected by a group of volunteers to ensure the wool is clean, dry-rolled Galway wool. After inspection, the wool will be weighed and the farmer issued with a voucher. This voucher indicates the weight of the wool and will be exchanged for payment,” says Blatnaid Gallagher of the group.

The group has received funding from Leader and will begin construction of its virtual Galway wool co-op. The Galway wool co-op will seek the support of the Irish consumer in asking for Irish wool instead of imported merino wool in their home interiors and lifestyle products. It will also provide a platform for home interiors, lifestyle designers and makers, to partner with it and showcase the products they have produced from Galway wool.