Long-distance farming: Living an hour and a half from the yard doesn't stop Tipperary farmer Robbie

Robbie O'Halloran, a secondary school teacher in Fermoy, Co Cork, also farms a multi-prize-winning Simmental herd at the family farm in Cahir
Long-distance farming: Living an hour and a half from the yard doesn't stop Tipperary farmer Robbie

Tipperary farmer Robbie O Halloran in his yard with Bearna-Dhearg Rolo ET and Bearna-Dhearg Razor ET in the background. Pictures: John D Kelly Photography

Willie O’Halloran, his wife, Mary and son, Robbie, farm their multi-prize-winning Simmental herd in partnership under the Bearna-Dhearg prefix in Chamberlainstown, Cahir, Co Tipperary.

Willie, a plumber by trade, serves as the current president of the Irish Simmental Cattle Society, having first become involved with the Southern Simmental Club in 2011.

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