Bailey's Champion Cow Competition returns

Pictured at the launch of the 2024 Diageo Bailey's Champion Cow Competition in Dublin recently were: Mary Gaynor, president of the Virginia Show; Shane Kelly, corporate relations director, Diageo Ireland; John O’Sullivan, president of the IHFA; Laurence Feeney, chief executive of the IHFA; Aoife Murphy, chief ingredients officer, Tirlán; and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, with pedigree Holstein Friesian Ardnasalen Red Rose. Picture: Gareth Chaney 

The Bailey's Champion Cow Competition returns to this year’s Virginia Show on August 21.

The all-island competition is held annually as part of the show in Co Cavan. It rewards excellence in quality milk production and all aspects of functional cow conformation.