Irish Rare Breeds Conference 2023
Thu, 04 May
|Portlaoise Road
3 days of discussion with the experts and care-takers of Ireland's Native Rare Breeds.


Time & Location
04 May 2023, 19:00 – 06 May 2023, 13:30
Portlaoise Road, Graigue, Portlaoise Road, Co. Carlow, Ireland
About the event
• Melissa Jeuken - ' The Goat that Fights Fire'
• William Cormacon (NPWS) 'The Cladoir Sheep'
• Dr. Philip Sponenberg 'Breeding Strategies and policies for endangered breeds'
• Matthew English Hayden "Efficiency of Irish Rare Breed Dairy Cows and low emmission swards'
• Networking events: Farm Walks, BBQ, Break-out sessions and Q&As
And much much more... This is a great opportunity for the custodians of Ireland's Native Rare Breeds to come together to prioritise and strategise the preservation and vital utility of some of Ireland's most valuable and vulnerable genetic assets!
Space are limited! Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Upcoming Events
- Wed, 26 Marhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88986551685?pwd=
- Fri, 28 MarSaintfield
- Wed, 02 Aprhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84907190973?pwd=2
- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBD