National Dairy Awards: Vicky's recognition is happy cows, happy calves

Vicky Kelleher joined Laharn Dairy Farm on work experience but almost 20 years later has gone on to win a major national industry award for her work on the farm.

The Carbery Group Dairy Farm Manager of the Year Award and overall award were presented to Vicky Kelleher, a dairy farm manager in Cork. Picture: Fintan Clarke

“Unsung hero” Vicky Kelleher, farm manager at Laharn Dairy Farm, was given the highest honour at the National Dairy Awards, winning the overall award on the night, as well also scooping the Carbery Dairy Farm Manager of the Year gong on Thursday night (June 15).

Vicky will be celebrating 20 years on the farm in Coachford, Co Cork, in January.