T OWN TALK Killarney students honoured at Certified Irish Angus Awards

Three students from St Brigid's were celebrated at the annual Certified Irish Angus Schools competition in Croke Park.

Katie Donoghue, Abbie Daly, and Alanna Brady attended the prestigious grand final in the Hogan Suite on Friday after successfully completing a research project and rearing five Angus calves for 18 months.

The Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in association with ABP and Kepak is an initiative that challenges students to rear five Irish Angus Cross calves for 18 months until their slaughter which aids their Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science curriculum. It aims to promote the Certified Irish Angus brand while communicating the care and attention required to produce quality beef for consumers.

The Killarney students researched methods of 'Improving Farm Outcomes Through Education'. The study focused on how local farmers can effectively apply educational resources from industry experts to their own farms. By sharing their knowledge at