ICOS former president recognised for his exceptional contribution

THE Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) has awarded the Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour to its former president Donie Cashman for his exceptional contribution to Irish agriculture.

Mr Cashman is also a former IFA national president, a founder of the Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative, a board member of the Agricultural Trust, chairman of Enable Ireland and a lifelong contributor to national and community causes.

ICOS president Pat McLoughlin said: “In a lifetime of endeavour to date, Donie Cashman has contributed selflessly to the co-operative movement, to the advancement of Irish agriculture and to the betterment of society in general.