Sheep Racing

Sheep Training in hand.

 

The large number of highly trained and fast moving sheep have been training over the last number of weeks under the guidance of an expert sheep trainer in Curracloe in readiness for the annual Shelmalier Sheep racing championship which takes place as part of the Shelmalier family fun day in Hollymount on Monday 1st June. So come along and enjoy the trills and excitement of placing your bet on your favorite sheep and watch them race their way to the finish line. To add to the excitement the day you can also follow your favorite duck as the swim frantically around the river course.