Marie Louise brings a gentler touch to the presentation of show livestock

FEMININE pulling power is just as persuasive in getting the co-operation of livestock, as masculine brawn.

Driving home that point at the Swinford Agricultural Show in Co Mayo last weekend was Marie Louise Ryan, Copperfield House, Cabra, Co Tipperary, winner of the National Young Stockperson of the Year final, sponsored by the Irish Shows Association and Swinford and District Development Association.

Last year’s winner, John Hannon, from Kilfinny, Adare, Co Limerick, had to settle for second place this year.