Cattle battle in Baileys dairy contest

MORE THAN 40,000 Irish cows are required to produce 50 million gallons of milk every year to produce the 2,260 glasses of Baileys that are consumed every minute of every day worldwide.

That impressive statistic and the fact that Baileys is the number one selling cream liqueur worldwide and the sixth largest selling global premium spirits brand sets the scene for a prestigious competition at Virginia Show in Co Cavan next Wednesday.

Jointly sponsored by R&A Bailey and Glanbia Virginia, the competition is now in its 23rd year and represents one of the longest sponsorships by a drinks company for a single event.