THREE West Cork families were honoured as finalists in the recent 2024 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
The programme, run by Ornua and the National Dairy Council, saw 11 farming families from six counties and 11 dairy co-operatives, recognised for excellence in milk production and sustainable dairying.
They were honoured at a special ceremony hosted at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co Kilkenny. They included Brian Falvey, Innishannon, Co. Cork, supplying Bandon Co-op, Eoin Hayes, Kinsale, Co. Cork, supplying Barryroe Co-op, and Oliver and Sheila Lynch, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, supplying Drinagh Co-op.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, said they had reached ‘exemplary standards’.
‘The reputation of our Irish dairy industry both at home and abroad relies on the excellent quality standards epitomised by the farm families here,’ said Minister McConalogue.
‘This high standing is only made possible through suppliers who are willing to be leaders in the drive to produce the best quality milk in a sustainable way.’
