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About

The Baldy Sheep, New Street, Longford is a wool and yarn shop owned and run by Aron and Patricia Cox. The shop was opened during the heatwave in June 2013. Time has flown by since!

Although The Baldy Sheep is only a few years in business, Aron and Patricia have had a number of achievements.

  • Wreckless Abandon exhibited at Dublin Horse Show 2016 as part of RDS Craft Awards 2015

    Wreckless Abandon exhibited at Dublin Horse Show 2016 as part of RDS Craft Awards 2016

  • Patricia Cox received the Eleanor de la Branchardiere Award RDS 2016

  • The Baldy Sheep was featured in the Frontline Magazine in The Irish Times 2016

    The Baldy Sheep was featured in the Frontline Magazine in The Irish Times 2016

  • Blueway Art & Craft Trail

    In 2016 The Baldy Sheep became part of the Blueway Art & Craft Trail

  • Iarmhaireacht was exhibited at The Model, Sligo as part of DCCoI Thread Song 2016

    Iarmhaireacht was exhibited at The Model, Sligo as part of DCCoI Thread Song 2016

  • The Baldy Sheep featured in Olannand 2016

    The Baldy Sheep featured in Olannand 2016                                                                      

  • Patricia Cox Design for Stwist Wool 2016

    Patricia Cox Design for Stwist Wool 2016                                                                      

  • Patricia Cox Design Teddies feature in Stylecraft Newsletter 2016

    Patricia Cox Teddies feature in Stylecraft Newsletter 2016                                                                        

  • Interview with Patricia Cox in Olannand 2016

    Interview with Patricia Cox in Olannand 2016

  • Patricia Cox Design Sunset Cardigan features in Olannand 2016

    Patricia Cox Design Sunset Cardigan features in Olannand 2016

  • Iarmhaireacht is exhibited as part of DCCoI Thread Song Exhibition at Knit and Stitch Show 2015

    Iarmhaireacht is exhibited as part of DCCoI Thread Song Exhibition 2015

  • The Baldy Sheep features on The Irish Time Best Shops list 2015

    The Baldy Sheep features on The Irish Time Best Shops list 2015

  • Patricia Cox Designs Studio Donegal 2015

    Patricia Cox Designs for Studio Donegal 2015                                                                

  • Fionnula exhibited at Dublin Horse Show 2015 as part of RDS Craft Awards 2015

    Fionnula exhibited at Dublin Horse Show 2015 as part of RDS Craft Awards 2015

  • Patricia Cox's "Fionnula" selected to be part of RDS National Craft Awards 2015

    Patricia Cox’s “Fionnula” selected to be part of RDS National Craft Awards 2015

  • The Baldy Sheep Extreme Knitting featured in Longford Leader 2014

    The Baldy Sheep Extreme Knitting featured in Longford Leader 2014

  • The Baldy Sheep

    The Baldy Sheep features on The Irish Times Best Shop list 2014

  • Patricia Cox and The Baldy Sheep inverviewed for Irish TV 2014

    Patricia Cox and The Baldy Sheep interviewed for Irish TV 2014

  • Patricia Cox and The Baldy Sheep host Longford's first Knit In Public Day 2014

    Patricia Cox and The Baldy Sheep host Longford’s first Knit In Public Day 2014

  • Patricia Cox becomes a designer on Ravelry 2014

    Patricia Cox becomes a designer on Ravelry 2014                                                      

  • The Baldy Sheep wins The St Patrick's Day Parade Best Shop Window 2014

    The Baldy Sheep wins The St Patrick’s Day Parade Best Shop Window 2014

  • The Baldy Sheep wins Shannonside Fm Small Business Award 2014

    The Baldy Sheep wins Shannonside Fm Small Business Award 2014

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OPENING HOURS

We are open
Tuesday to Saturday,
10:00am - 5:30pm.

Closed Bank Holidays, Sundays & Mondays.

Classes & Events

Beginner’s Crochet Classes
Beginner’s Knitting Classes
Advanced Crochet Classes
Advanced Knitting Classes

Contact 043-3348070 for details on all classes.

The Baldy Sheep, New Street, Longford, Ireland
Tel: 043-3348070 Email: info@thebaldysheep.ie