Family values to fore for Ireland’s farming leaders

Joe Dermody attends the IFA’s 60th anniversary, a celebration of its values and most loyal servants.

“Daddy was always gone,” said Tommy Lane, speaking of his late father Paddy’s tireless service for the Irish Farmers’ Association.

From 1976-1980, Paddy Lane led an IFA campaign against the introduction of rates. From Parteen, in Co Clare, Paddy also served in the army, played rugby for Ireland, and ran the family farm.