[Bionic]

I don't have my smallholding yet so am a long way from getting any animals but investigating all possibilities.

At the Dorset show I was very taken by the Galway sheep.  Does anyone know anything about them and would they be suitable for a beginner?  I would only intend to have between 2 and 6 of whatever sheep I buy.

I am interested in spinning so their fleece is of consideration as well as their meat.

thanks
Sally

[Hazelwood Flock]

Hi Sally,
I was at the Dorset show with my Greyface Dartmoors and very often compete with the Galways in longwool classes. Did you buy a show catalogue? if you did all exhibitors are listed in the back. If not, PM me and I will pass on their details. 

[Bionic]

Hi Hazelwood,
I did get a show catalogue and think its still around somewhere.  I also had a nice chat with one of the breeders who exhibited, from Tavistock in Devon. He gave me his business card but doesn't have a website.
I just wondered if any TAS people had experience of these sheep that might be helpful.
thanks
Sally

[Rosemary]

Never heard of them 

[Hazelwood Flock]

They hail from Ireland and are classed as rare breed longwools. They are a large sheep, but docile. My personal opinion of them is they have a lot of leg and wool!
At least you're sensible and researching sheep before getting them - good luck.