Thousands expected to attend sheep shearing championships
Competitors from Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland will take part.
Laois is one of the top sheep counties in Ireland, with more than 70,000 head and an average flock size of 120. But this will be the first time the championships will be held in the county. Organised by Portlaoise Sheep Shearing Association, the venue will be the local rugby club grounds, on the town outskirts and just off the main Dublin to Limerick road.
