Biography hails Plunkett as visionary

IRELAND’S co-operative movement has honoured Sir Horace Plunkett, one of its founding fathers, with the publication of a book on his life, and his immense influence on the development of Ireland’s agricultural sector.

Plunkett, who has been compared to great Irish leaders, Daniel O’Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Davitt, and, more recently, Sean Lemass, is the subject of A Life of Sir Horace Plunkett: Visionary and Pioneer, by Maurice Colbert.

The book was launched at Plunkett House, in Dublin, the headquarters of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society. ICOS president, Pat McLoughlin, said Sir Horace Plunkett was instrumental in shaping the Irish agricultural sector. His pioneering vision and work were central to the development of the co-operative movement. The continued success of that movement is testament to Plunkett’s strength of intellect and great leadership qualities.