Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath of Chanelle veterinary , Michael O’Connor, chairman of the sheep shearing committee, Willie Phelan of FBD one of the sponsors and former Ireland and Munster rugby player Denis Leamy at the launch of the All Ireland sheep shearing 2019 which will take place on the 25th and 26th of May at the Cashel Rugby Club in Co Tipperary. Picture Dan Linehan