Harris Tweed any flaws. Once ready the cloth is finished. Dirt, oil and other impurities are removed by washing and beating in soda and soapy water before it is dried, steamed, pressed and cropped. The final process is the examination by the independent Harris Tweed Authority which visits the mills weekly, before application of their Orb Mark trademark which is ironed on to the fabric as a seal of authenticity. In 2012 the weavers and mills of the Harris Tweed industry produced one million metres of Harris Tweed, compared to 450,000 metres in 2009, which was the highest production figures in 17
2015 Donegal season 2015 Donegal season The 2015 Donegal season was the franchise's 111th season since the County Board's foundation in 1905. The team entered the season, having reached the 2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. Rory Gallagher was in his first season as the team's manager. He was ratified on 31 October 2014. Ahead of the season Rory Kavanagh announced his retirement, another veteran of the 2012 All-Ireland winning campaign, Dermot Molloy, also departed, while Mark McHugh returned. Donegal advanced to the Division 1 semi-finals. Donegal advanced to their fifth consecutive Ulster final. Squad as per Donegal v Galway, 2015 All-Ireland Senior