‘Forget turkey and ham, it should be beef or lamb for party menus’

Turkeys might not be voting for Christmas, but a Kerry County councillor is hoping to give them a reprieve this festive season by calling for more beef and lamb on party menus.
‘Forget turkey and ham, it should be beef or lamb for party menus’

Cllr Dan McCarthy says Christmas partygoers in Kerry are being forced to eat too much turkey at this time of year — and should be given a choice of beef or lamb.

Mr McCarthy, who is the manager of the mart in Kenmare, said local farmers and businesses are losing out by the exclusion of Kerry lamb and beef and he feels the public would also like more of a choice at this time of year.

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