The Ulster Wool management team

Brendan Kelly – Chairman

Farming in partnership with his two brothers, Brendan runs around 950 breeding ewes, including Mules and Romney’s, as well as 90 suckler cows on over 600 acres of grazing land. As well as being an active member of the UFU’s Beef and lamb committee, Brendan is also a member of the BISCA executive committee and a senior shearing judge as well as an advanced shearer in his own right.

185 Magheralane Road, Co Antrim, BT41 2PH

Mob:     07831 669669
Email:   [email protected]

Andrew Hogley 

Previously Director of Wool Sales & Producer Services Andrew was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2020. A graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge and a Chartered Financial Analyst, Andrew worked in the city as an equity research analyst for 16 years prior to joining Ulster Wool. Andrew lives in Holmfirth and, outside of work, rows for City of Sheffield and enjoys mountain biking with his family.

Stephen has worked at the Muckamore depot for 17 years, and recently qualified as a Grader after completing the intensive training programme.

As Joint Depot Managers, Jayne and Stephen are commited to providing the highest levels of service to producers, from assistance with transporting wool into the depot, to sharing knowledge to maximise producer's returns. 

Tel: 02894 462131

Email: [email protected]

Jayne Harkness-Bones
Joint Depot Manager

Jayne is an experienced wool handler having worked for shearing contractors as a rousey over the years, also representing Northern Ireland many times at the Golden Shears World Championships.

As Joint Depot Managers, Jayne and Stephen are commited to providing the highest levels of service to producers, from assistance with transporting wool into the depot, to sharing knowledge to maximise producer's returns. 

Tel: 02894 462131

Email: [email protected]