Sheep shearing demonstration organised in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, to help the standard of sheep shearing in Ireland.

Report shows sheep being sheared.

Interview with Scots man Tom Wilson the World Champion Sheep Shearer.

interview with Seamus Brannick, shearer on the purpose of this sheep shearing demonstration.

Interview with Billy Donnellan on how improving technique makes the job of shearing more efficient.

Interview with Michael Stephen on the enjoyment he gets from sheep shearing.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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