Irish cattle set for glory

A ROSETTE from the Agribex European Championship in Brussels would be the ideal St Valentine’s Day gift for the owners of ten of Ireland’s most impressive dairy cows.

The Holstein Friesian breeders and their animals flew out from Cork Airport last Sunday.

Few will be surprised if they return with a collection of trophies from Saturday's show although breeders from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, and Austria will also be hoping to see their animals crowned as European dairy cattle champions.