Shear determination at the World Sheep Championships

The Golden Shears competition takes place from today in Gorey, Co Wexford, including the World Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships.

More than 300 of the finest sheep sharers the world has to offer are competing at the weekend's events, from locals to visitors from New Zealand, Australia, Germany and even China, who are competing for the first time at this year's event.