Manx Loaghtan Wool arrives in Ukraine

Friday, 24 February 2023 07:45

Wool from Manx Loaghtan Sheep on the Isle of Man has made it all the way to Ukraine.

Local company 'Manx Loaghtan Produce' took to social media to say wool it donated has reached people living in the war-torn country.

Upon receiving the material, the company says it received a 'heartwarming' thank you

The person in question said they would use the 'wonderful wool' for knitting, adding it 'is now a therapy that soothes, especially during air raids and missile attacks'.

It comes amid the one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine.

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