An Exciting Look into the Future of Sheep Farming
The event is organised by a joint industry collaboration between Teagasc, Bord Bia, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Irish Farmers Journal, and Sheep Ireland. Irish Country Meats are again the main sponsor for this event, in addition to support from major sponsors FBD Insurance, MSD Animal Health, and Elanco.
Sheep 2025, which takes place on Saturday, 21st June from 10am to 5pm at the Teagasc Mellows Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway, is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in sheep farming, rural life, or Irish agriculture.
A hub of innovation and education
Sheep 2025 will be a showcase of the latest technology and research driving progress in the sheep industry. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, a new entrant to agriculture, or simply someone curious about where your food comes from, the event promises valuable insights across a wide range of topics.
Breeding & Genetics:
At this year’s event visitors will be able to engage with Sheep Ireland staff on the following areas;
- Validation of the Indexes
- OviFlock/Hill Flockbooks
- SIS & RamSearch
- CPT Rams
- Genomics section
- LambPlus App demonstration with handling equipment
- FBD Five-Star LambPlus Classes
Sheep 2025 will provide technical information on:
- Breeding & Genetics
- Grassland & Forages
- Nutrition
- Flock Health
- Organic farming
- Hill Sheep Production
- Health & Safety displays
- Meat industry & markets
- Agricultural Education
- Environment, Water Quality and Signpost Programme
- Forestry
- Agricultural Advisory
- Handling facilities and sheep handling demonstrations
- Thematic Networks
Exhibits and Displays
- Registration is now open for commercial exhibits, secure your place today here
- Breed Society/ Non Breed Society, secure your place today here
A day out for the whole family
While Sheep 2025 has a strong technical and industry focus, it’s also designed as a fun, engaging day out for families. From the moment you arrive at the Athenry campus, you’ll find a mix of lively demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and plenty of good food and entertainment.
Children will be well looked after with dedicated entertainment zones, while adults can explore commercial exhibits, enjoy a cooking demo from celebrity chef, or even pop into the Health Check station for a quick screening.
Attractions at Sheep 2025 include:
- Commercial exhibits
- Sheep breed competitions
- Sheep breed displays
- On-site catering
- Children’s Entertainment
- Cooking Demonstrations with Neven Maguire
- Health Check with the Irish Heart Foundation
- Sheep Dog Training
- Quad Safety Demo
- Sheep Shearing demonstrations and wool displays in the Wool Village
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