Paula Hynes: A presidential visit to Charleville Show

A hectic show life makes for a hectic farm life, as there is always work to catch up on, writes Paula Hynes

Dairy judge and newly-elected Holstein UK president Mark Sloan presenting the Champion Jersey trophy to Rathard Kasey and Becky Hynes at Charleville show.

Our hectic weekend began with our three milkers leaving early for the Charleville show — Kasey, Kali and Acclaim. Competition is always top-class at Charleville and this year one of the judges was newly elected Holstein UK president, Mark Logan from Northern Ireland.

Mark has a wealth of knowledge and formerly managed the Clandeboye Estate herd prior to his retirement last year, and has always been a phenomenal supporter of the younger generation and breeders, offering great words of encouragement.