Westmeath students take first prize in Certified Irish Angus Schools competition

The competition challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves for beef production for two years while also completing a research project

(Left to right) Shane King, Eoin Robinson and Jack Larkin were announced as the overall winners of the 2025 Certified Irish Angus Schools competition at an awards ceremony in Croke Park. Photo: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography

Three students from Mercy Secondary School, Co Westmeath, have been announced as the 2025 Certified Irish Angus School competition winners.

Students Jack Larkin, Eoin Robinson, and Shane King took first prize at the awards ceremony held in Croke Park on March 7.