Young Farmer of the Year award heads east

The prestigious Young Farmer of the Year awarded has today been awarded to Paul Kehoe from Gorey in Co Wexford.

Kehoe is a beef and livestock farmer and an active member of the IFA's national livestock committee.

IFA President John Bryan commended the high calibre of candidates in this year's competition.

The runner-up spot went to Offaly man Mattie Moore, while John Joyce from Co Tipperary scooped the second runner-up prize.