Cavan pair named overall winners of the ‘Sam Maguire of farming’

Cavan dairy farmers David and Kathleen Cassidy have been named overall winners of the 2012 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards, known in the industry as the “Sam Maguire of farming”.

The National Dairy Council’s adjudication panel selected the Cassidy farm for the excellence of its milk. Located in Coppenagh, Lisnagar, Cootehill, Co Cavan, it supplies milk to Glanbia, where it is used to make Baileys Irish Cream.

Speaking at yesterday’s awards in Dublin’s RDS, Kilkenny hurling star Henry Shefflin said: “We are seeing Irish dairy farming excellence here which is consistently delivering high standards of milk quality for consumers, which is based on a foundation of dedication, commitment, and attention to detail every day — and driven by having a real sense of enthusiasm and passion in what you do.”