Inishowen farm's
luxury alpaca wool
07.01.26
WILD Alpaca Way at Malin
Head has released its winter collection of Wild Alpaca
Wool. The wool is produced from the farm’s own alpaca
herd and has been catching on quickly with local
knitters.
The family run farm, known for its alpaca walks
overlooking Knockamany Bends, continues to grow its
offering with a natural yarn that blends local heritage
with professional craftsmanship. The alpacas are shorn
on the farm and the fleece is then spun in a respected
Yorkshire mill to create soft, high quality yarn that
reflects the gentle nature of the animals it comes from. |
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The wool, first introduced
in April, has quickly gained momentum among knitters
across Donegal and beyond. Local knitting groups have
already embraced it and several well known crafters have
shared high praise online, calling it some of the
softest and most enjoyable alpaca yarn they have ever
worked with. The texture, warmth and natural colours
have made it a favourite for winter projects.
Owner John McGonagle said the wool has become a
meaningful extension of the farm’s identity: “People
come here for the landscape and the alpacas, and the
wool lets them bring a real piece of that home. Hearing
knitters say it’s some of the best alpaca they have ever
used means a lot to us. We also believe tourism
businesses need to diversify and explore new ideas. The
wool is part of that for us. It helps us support local
crafters while building something sustainable for the
future.” |
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The winter collection
launch also marks the start of new collaborations with
knitting creators and craft influencers who will
showcase the yarn’s softness, natural fibres and Malin
Head story. The wool is available online and in the Wild
Alpaca Way gift shop, where visitors can purchase yarn
produced from the very herd they have just met.
Wild Alpaca Way continues to be a standout visitor
experience at Malin Head, attracting families, tourists
and craft lovers while contributing to the local
creative community and the long term development of
Inishowen. |
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