Mid August - September 2019

Media Source Radio Kerry - News at 5.30pm | 06/09/2019

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Quality Milk Awards

Two Kerry farmers are finalists in this
year's National Dairy Council and Kerry-
gold Quality Milk Awards

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Radio Kerry - 13:00 News | 06/09/2019

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Kerry Farmers nominated

Two Kerry farmers are nominated for
at this years years National Dairy Council
and Kerrygold Awards.

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Northern Sound - News | 05/09/2019

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Dairy Council Awards

13 farming families representing 11 co-
ops have reached the finals of the 2019 Na-
tional Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold
Quality Milk Awards.

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Media Source Shannonside FM - One News | 05/09/2019

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Quality Milk Awards

13 farming families representing 11 co-
ops have reached the finals of the 2019 Na-
tional Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quali-
ty Milk Awards

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Media Source Radio Nova - The Colm & Lucy Breakfast Show | 29/08/2019

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Tour de Picnic

Tour de Picnic sponsored by the Na-
tional Dairy Council. Interview with
Brian McDermott.

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2FM - 2FM Breakfast | 23/08/2019

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Tour de Picnic

Details of spaces on Tour de Picnic
sponsored by the National Dairy Council.

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Roscommon Herald | 24/09/2019

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Kerry holds milk price

Only Kerry Group has mand balance for certain Love Island winner Greg O'Shea and Marty Morrissey at the more than 30 months.
National Dairy Council's Ploughing stand.
held its price for August products is weaker.” The weighted EU aver­
milk, with most of the big Dairygold Co-op has cut milk price in Italy near four weeks. Whey, age farm gate milk price

buyers cutting 1 cent per its base milk price for Au­ an all-time record for cheese, and whole milk remained 3.7% higher
September. powder prices have also
litre (cpl), compared to gust supplies by lcpl. year-on-year in June,
July. Suppliers to the top­ A spokesperson said Despite a recent excel­ fallen in the EU. So far despite having fallen 1%

paying West Cork co-ops markets continue to be lent export performance this year, EU butter from May.
will be affected by a Car- “challenging”, with re­ for EU dairy products (es­ prices fell 17.5%, but skim Ireland, France, and

bery price cut of lcpl. cent butter returns the pecially for butter), EU prices improved 20.3%, to Denmark have been the
butter prices fell 4.7% in their highest level in
However, changing significant factor. EU’s top three butter ex­
milk composition will Lakeland Dairies has porters this year. Despite

soften the price cut for cut its base price 0.75c for butter imports increas­
some suppliers. Although August milk. ing 44% in the US, the

Glanbia has dropped its The Ornua Purchase EU’s market share there

base milk price by lcpl, Price Index has fallen to has fallen 7%.
the actual average price 103.5 for August, from 104 The Chairperson of

paid, of 32.94c, compares in July. This monthly in­ ICMSA’s Dairy Commit­
to 32.97c in July, and 33.5c dicator of market returns tee, Ger Quain, said dairy

in June. for products purchased farmers are furious

Glanbia Chairman from co-ops by Ornua has about the August milk
Martin Keane said: fallen from 107.3 in May. price cuts. IFA National

“Glanbia Ireland’s milk Irish milk production Dairy Committee Chair­
price for August has been increased 7.5% in the first man Tom Phelan said

adjusted to reflect weaker half of 2019, in stark Irish milk prices seem to

market returns for some contrast to an overall EU have fallen more than
products, including increase of only 0.2%. most. He said the gap be­

butter. The rate ofgrowth This low supply trend has tween EU prices and Irish
in global milk production helped to support EU prices increased from

is restrained, but unfor­ prices in general, with €1.30 per 100 kgs in July

tunately the supply-de­ the recent 45.5 c/kg spot 2018 to €3.60 in July 2019.

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Irish Farmers Monthly | 23/09/2019

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PLOUGHING 2019 Focus www.irishfarmersmonthly.com

A feast for the senses
from the NDC

The NDC has something to please all tastes at this year’s
National Ploughing Championships with an exciting

programme of events, cooking demos, tastings, education,
healthcare experts and sports stars at its stand over

the three days. There will also be one or two surprise
guests. Initiatives at the stand this year include:

Climate College: An interactive maze full of entertainment,
activity and education to feed the senses and the

imagination. Children can learn about climate change,
animal, welfare, Irish Farming’s best practices, sustainability

and much more through memorable and fun activities.
Looking for Love: Inspired by the new NDC advertising
campaign – Love Irish Dairy – it’s all things romance at
our stand on Day 1. RTE’s Doireann Garrihy will be bringing
Love Island to the Ploughing with a special dating contest.
Health Screening: The NDC will have three screening areas all
manned by expert nurses from Cappagh Hospital in Dublin.
Cheese Glorious Cheese: EU Cheese Your Way ambassador
Donal Skehan will be demonstrating how to make some of his
delicious cheese recipes, as well as cheese tastings throughout
the three days. Milk It: The world’s first Milk Sommelier, Bas de
Groot from Holland, will be conducting a special milk tasting.
Chefs Brigade: Clodagh McKenna and Lily Higgins will be
cooking up a storm at the demo kitchen in the NDC stand.
Co Op Marketplace: As always, there will be a showcase

of the Cream of Irish Dairy produce from our Co-
Ops with sampling throughout the three days.

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The Kerryman | 21/09/2019

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'I couldn't imagine doing anything else'

...family affair for father and son duo Joe and T.J stack who were recently named as nominees for
a National Dairy Council Quality Award. https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/i-couldnt-
imagine-doing-anything-else-38508749.ht...

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Irish Farmers Journal | 21/09/2019

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20 NEWS

National Ploughing Championships 2019

Ploughing Andrew Gill, Saintfield, Co Down,
soothes competes in the all-Ireland senior
farmer blues conventional class at the National
Ploughing Championships. \ Donal O'Leary

The smiles came out farmers eyed up the latest Fendt and, un­
usually, a gaggle of screaming teenage

with the sunshine at the girls almost stormed the National Dairy
2019 National Ploughing Council tent with the media appearance
Championships. Hannah of Love Island winner and Limerick na­
tive Greg O’Shea.

Quinn-Mulligan reports The Ploughing has always been a source
of respite for the farming community -

one last day out before the veil of winter

cool, misty morning in Co folds and farmers seemed determined to

Carlow marked the first day leave their troubles at the gates.

Aof the National Ploughing The only beef protest controversy was
Championships, as lines of when Bord Bia closed its doors for five
cars weaved their way down minutes, as much due to the media scrum
country roads towards the site amsathrkee2d0 or so protesters. The exchanges
for this year’s annual pilgrimagwe etorethaenimated but no more than that.
Ploughing. Beef protest concerns were overpow­

By 7.30am, crowds of up to 300 people ered by an overwhelming warm hum

were already queuing to get in at the gates of enthusiasm for the event, as city and

and any anxiety oflingering reputational country accents buzzed above the crowd

damage after last year’s extreme weath­ and queues for ice cream grew.

er events thawed as the sun emerged to Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh

grant a rare day ofperfect Irish sunshine. can sit back as the fully restored queens

Crowds thronged thoroughfares and ofthe Ploughing, having granted farmers

everyone seemed to have a smile on their some much needed vacation time, be­

face as the sun came out. People carried fore theirjourney home to face another

delighted children on their shoulders, long winter.

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Beef protest Hazel Earle and Ella Griffiths from Gorey, Co Wexford, enjoying the warm
concerns were weather. \ Philip Doyle
overpowered
by a warm
hum of
enthusiasm,
as city and
country
accents
buzzed above
the crowd and
queues for ice
cream grew

^ sasst
Podcast

Journal vet Tommy Heffernan with Cillian Murphy, winner of Know Your Flock MORE ONLINE David and John Walsh from Gaggin, Co Cork, watch on in excitement as the
2019. \ Ferdia Mooney See farmersjour- ploughing gets under way. \ Donal O'Leary
nal.ie for more
pictures, video
and audio from
the Ploughing

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Ciara Bethell and Ellen Duggan from New Ross, Co Wexford, enjoying their day. \ Donal O'Leary

Flnbar O’Mahony from Co Cork at the head of the gueue as people line up for ice cream. \ Philip Doyle

NPA supervisor Tom Tallon from Keenogue, Duleek, Co Meath, on duty at the
Ploughing. \ Donal O'Leary

Ross Kella-
ghan and Mark
Lawless stroll
around the
livestock area
on day two.

\ Claire Nash

Thomas and Emma Ryan from Myshall, Co Carlow, showing off their Myshall colours in style as the
sun beats down on the National Ploughing Championships in Fenagh, Co Carlow. \ Philip Doyle

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Extra.ie | 19/09/2019

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Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co. Carlow.

Rugby brothers Dave Kearney and Rob Kearney at the National Ploughing Championships in 2016.
Pic: Kinlan PhotographyCheck out the rest of the celebrities who have visited the Ploughing
Championship below....

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Irish Farmers Journal | 21/09/2019

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‘Meat and Dairy Facts’ to
combat misinformation

BARRY CASSIDY highlight how we constantly
strive for sustainability in eve­
NEWS CORRESPONDENT rything we do and to showcase
[email protected] our pride in our sustainably
produced livestock and the
Farmers, processors and in­ care we give them”.
dustry representatives have
established a campaign called Meat and Dairy Facts will
“Meat and Dairy Facts" to com­ “demonstrate why meat and
bat misinformation about Irish dairy ranks among the world’s
agriculture. best in terms of quality, sus­
tainability and animal care”.
Bold Bia, Dairy Industry Ire­
land, the Irish Creamery Milk Speaking at the National
Supplier Association (ICMSA), Ploughing Championships,
the Irish Farmers Association Ornua CEO John Jordan said:
(IFA), Meat Industry Ireland “We need to sell the impor­
and the National Dairy Council tance of dairy. The nutrition­
are all involved. The venture al benefits of a glass of milk
aims to “promote the health as opposed to almond juice
benefits of meat and dairy, to - there’s just no comparison."

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Connacht Tribune | 20/09/2019

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loughrea

Loughrea Councillor Former students of St. Brigid's College, Loughrea and All Ireland victorious Camogie team mates Ciara Murphy, Ailish O'Reilly, Sarah Spellman,
shortlisted for award Sarah Dervan, Sarah Healy, Maria Cooney, Lorriane Ryan, Aoif Donoghue and Niamh Kilkenny pictured during their visit to their school- with the
Duffy Cup. PHOTO: HANY MARZOUK
Fianna Fáil councillor Shane Curley has been
shortlisted for the 2019 Lincoln Recruitment Some of the 55 girls who lined out for Loughrea Gaelic Football's U8 and U10 teams at their home blitz in Bushfield, Loughrea.
Specialists Early Careers- Government/Politics
Professional of the Year Award. Squash It could have been greater but for a great save strength and power of Mollie Starr was pivotal
from Athenry goalkeeper denying Layla Harney throughout. Maria Porter and Heather Clarke
Cllr Curley is one of three contenders around Loughrea Squash Club are now open to new from close range. came on late in the game and played their part.
the country vying for the prestigious award. The members for 2019-2020. They host their first
awards ceremony will take place on October 24 ladder of the year in October. In the second half Davitts kept up the pres- Ciara Hickey was chosen as player of the
in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. sure, and though Athenry were still well in the game but in truth on the day Davitts had five or
The club boasts over 40 members and newly game Davitts were able to keep the scoreboard six strong contenders for the accolade. With a
Cllr Curley said he was delighted – and he renovated court and gallery. Time slots of 45 ticking with two frees from Catherine Hanley, a management team of Alan Dervan as manager;
thanked all who have supported him over the minutes can be booked online using a club app well-worked goal from Layla Harney, and two Liam Hodgins and Shane Gohery as coaches;
last couple of years. and there are Christmas and summer competi- rousing points from midfielder Ciara Hickey and Mags Hickey and Brian Porter as selectors;
tions planned for this club year. corner-forward Hazel Gardiner. Olivia Sheil on First Aid; and Ailbhe Kelly as
“I've had massive help and encouragement physio, all fell into place on the day.
from family, friends and party members. Of Contact the club Facebook page or email It was a fantastic team performance from
course, without the trust that voters showed me [email protected] Davitts who had leaders all over the field. The cup was presented to joint captains Ais-
on polling day last May,” he said. Caoimhe Hickey was solid in goals and in a ling Donnellan and Chloe Farragher by Brian
Davitts GAA defence led by the outstanding trio of Katie Griffin on behalf of Galway County Board.
BAFFLE Anna Porter, Hayley Kenny and Aisling Donnel-
Congratulations to Davitts squad and manage- lan, the work rate and effort of Ornait Coen, Volunteers
As part of the culture week-end BAFFLE will be ment who defeated Athenry 2-9 to 0-7 in the U- Anna O’Brien and Emma Murphy was top class.
hosting a night of poetry in Harney’s Bar this 16 A County camogie final last Sunday. Volunteers are required to help with a Dementia
Saturday night at 9pm. The hard-working Ruth Hanbury and the Social Club opening in Loughrea in late Septem-
In a hard fought game played in Killimor, two relentless Ciara Hickey were dominant at mid- ber. It will take place every Thursday, 12noon–
All are welcome and people are invited to early long range points from Chloe Farragher field. There were a great spread of scorers in the 2pm. If interested, please contact Jennifer on
come and read any poem of their choice, origi- helped Davitts to settle. With Catherine Hanley forwards with Chloe Farragher, Layla Harney, 091-485457.
nal or otherwise. converting her frees and a tonic goal from Allanah Kenny, Hazel Gardiner and Catherine
Allanah Kenny, Davitts led 1-5 to 0-4 at half time. Hanley all contributing superbly, and where the
Community Radio

Over thirty people turn up for the inaugural
meeting toward setting up community radio in
Loughrea. A Loughrea Chamber of Commerce
initiative, the turn-out at Charlies Bar brought a
vast range of skills sets to the fore.

Next meeting will take place upstairs in Char-
lie’s Bar on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30pm.

Culture Night

Culture Night events are to be hosted by
Loughrea Chamber of Commerce, LARC, which
is campaigning for the restoration of the Town
Hall, and Galway East Food and Heritage Move-
ment.

St Patrick’s Brass Band will perform at the
Town Hall at 8pm and there will be a multicul-
tural supper at Charlie’s Bar at 8.30pm. The
following night there will be a one-act comedy
event at the library at 8pm with a poetry
evening by Baffle at Harney’s Bar at 9pm. To
participate email
[email protected].

Coffee mornings

The annual coffee morning in memory of Lor-
raine Hughes and in aid of Galway Hospice takes
place today (Thursday) between 11 and 2pm in
the County Council Offices, Barrack Street.

There will be a coffee morning in Loughrea
Library on Friday, 11-1pm. All are welcome.

Seeking carers

Family Carers Ireland are actively recruiting to
build on its existing team of home care workers.
Excellent remuneration rates and flexible work-
ing hours available.

QQI Healthcare Award including Care Skills
and Care of the Older Person desirable. For fur-
ther information, telephone (091) 885030 or
email [email protected]

Macra Anniversary

Galway Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary
Celebration will take place in the Clayton Hotel,
Galway on Saturday, October 5. All past and pre-
sent clubs will be hosting their own table on the
night. Further information from your local con-
tact or from Ollie (087 243 7009) or Frank (085
126 6133).

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◄ Teresa and Vincent Deeley The Davitts squad that defeated Athenry in the
and Marie and Noel Cahalan U-16A Cup final played in Killimor on Sunday. Back
recently did the mini row, from left: Aisling Donnellan (joint captain) Emily
marathon and held an auction Power, Ornait Coen, Ruth Hanbury, Chloe Farragher
in aid of Muscular Distrophy (joint captain), Hazel Gardiner, Mollie Starr, Katie
Ireland and Cancer Care Anna Porter, Layla Harney, Ciara Hickey, Emma
West. Seen here, left to right, Murphy, Heather Clarke, Aine Kelly, Jade McNa-
Teresa Deeley, Vincent mara, Maeve Cunningham, Maria Porter, Niamh
Deeley, Noel Cahalan, Patrick Jordan, Kayla Fallon, and Sarah Walsh. Front: Amy
Flannery MDI, Marie Cahalan. Sheil, Hayley Kenny, Allanah Kenny, Catherine
A cheque for €3,250 was Hanley, Saoirse Hodgins, Anna O’Brien, Sarah
presented to both charities. Fallon, Aoibhinn Hodgins, Robyn McDonagh, Sinead
O'Byrne, Anna Behan, Sophie Madden, Caoimhe
Hickey. Missing from photo Rebecca Broderick and
Serena Whyte, and the management team of Alan
Dervan, Liam Hodgins, Margaret Hickey, Brian
Porter, Olivia Sheil, Shane Gohery, and Ailbhe Kelly.

PHOTO: MIKE O’HEHIR.

Some of those who turned up to discuss setting up Community Radio in Loughrea. TY Students from St. Brigid's College, Loughrea presenting a cheque for €200 to
Mary Lane Heneghan from Cystic Fibrosis.

Irish lessons Rugby Day hand to provide some tips on achieving a bet- were 1, 13, 17, 18. There was no winner or
ter quality of life and Jess Murphy, chef and ‘match three’ winner. Next week’s draw takes
Gaeilge Locha Riach would like to invite adults This Saturday there will be an open day at owner of Galway’s popular Kai restaurant, will place in Maggie May's for a jackpot of €5,400.
of all levels of Irish who are interested in learn- Loughrea Rugby Club from 10am to 12noon. provide a delicious cookery demonstration
ing or improving the language to take classes All boys and girls are invited to take part and using local produce. Sarsfield’s GAA Club: The numbers drawn
with them, starting Monday, October 7. give it a try for a couple of weeks. on Monday were 14, 15, 16, 25. There was no
MC for the evening is Galway Bay FM’s Ollie winner or ‘match three’. The sellers’ prize
It runs every Monday for a 10-week term. The There will be a game of tag rugby for Turner and all proceeds from the evening will went to Dolan’s Electrical & Aishling Deely.
application form can be found on the 'Gaeilge coaches and parents. go to Cancer Care West. The next draw for a jackpot of €4,900 takes
Locha Riach' Facebook page. place in Gallagher’s, Ballyfa next Monday.
Youths who would like to know more about Doors open at 7pm and the event will start
Grey Lake Race the club are welcome to come along and ask at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on Tynagh Abbey Duniry GAA Club: The num-
experienced coaches questions. www.eventbrite.ie or from Cancer Care West bers drawn on September 16 were 4, 8, 21, 22.
Loughrea Athletic Club hosts the Grey Lake 10K (ph: 091 545 000). There was no jackpot winner and eight ‘match
Road Race on September 29. The club’s committee will be on site to assist three’ winners: Micheal Dervan, Tynagh; Edel,
with membership. GAA Club Lotto Lisa and Saoirse Fahy, Clonlee; Mary Rock,
The junior race starts at 1.15pm and the senior Ballymac; Barney Whelan, Tynagh; Paraic
race begins at 2.30pm. Health & Wellbeing Kilnadeema Leitrim GAA Club: The numbers Sheil, Tynagh; Tony Fahy, Tynagh; Mary Mur-
drawn on September 15 were: 7, 11, 23, 32. phy, Eileen Gardener and J Wyite, Kylebrack
The race is AAI approved Chip Timing. Entry Arrabawn Dairies and the National Dairy There was no jackpot winner and the following and Niall Molly, Barney Whelan and Noel
fee is €20. For information and online entry go Council are hosting a Health & Wellbeing ‘match three’ and lucky dip winners: Padraig Sheil, c/o McDonaghs. Next week’s draw will
to www.loughreathleticclub.com Online entries Evening in the Lough Rea Hotel on Thursday, Hawkins, Tommie Nee, Mary Spaight, Mary take place in Harney's for a jackpot of
close at 6pm the night before the race. Entries October 10. Hyland Gohery, Dara Whelan. Next week’s €16,300.
will be taken on the day at Temperance Hall jackpot is €5,900.
from 10am. T- Shirts for the first 200 online The evening will include advice on shaping Tynagh Bingo this Sunday at 8pm in Tynagh
entries. up your diet and nutrition with dietitian Paula Loughrea Hurling Club: The numbers drawn Hall for a jackpot of €9,400.
Mee. Psychologist, Shane Martin, will be on

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Irish Independent | 19/09/2019

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ROAR

Marty insists
‘I’m not a
celebrity’ as
he is mobbed
by his fans

Mícheál Ó Scannáil
AS MARTY Morrissey
took to the National Dairy
Council stage at the National
Ploughing Championships
stage for “Grá Island”, a
tumultuous roar could be
heard across the grounds in
Fenagh, Co Carlow.

One could be excused for
assuming the uproar was
aimed at his co-host, ‘Love
Island’ star Greg O’Shea.

However, when asked if
they were excited for the
newly single O’Shea, a large
group of teenage girls were
quick with their response:
“No, we’re here to see Marty.”

The level of admiration
for the GAA broadcaster is
unbeknown, even to himself.

Speaking to the Irish
Independent after he was
swarmed by fans seeking
selfies, the Clare man said:
“I wouldn’t consider myself
a celebrity, not at all.

“No, the noise was for
Greg. Greg has to take full
credit.

“I do enjoy meeting people
and I’ve been very lucky
to be in the career I am in,
with the colleagues I have.
But the reaction here today
was phenomenal.”

Despite being a household
name, little is known about
his private life – and he likes
to keep it that way.

The 60-year-old has been
in a relationship with his
partner, Cork woman Liz
Kidney, for nearly 25 years.

“I think my private life is
private,” he said.

“Not that there’s anything
major going on, but I’ve
always felt that with the
public persona, I love what
I do... But likewise, what I
do privately is private. I’ve
always separated the two.
I’ve always enjoyed my own
privacy that way.

“My private life hasn’t
benefited really from
separating them though,”
he laughed.

Michael Curran from Galway
shades from the sun

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Irish Independent | 19/09/2019

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‘Milk sommelier’ says
stressed cow changes
taste of the white stuff

Rachel Farrell see how much light is getting
“YOU swirl the glass, take it in through, you see the colour, the
your mouth, swish it and suck smell.”
in.”
Different factors affect the
That’s the correct way to taste flavour of milk, from the type
milk, according to the world’s of cow to the grass they feed on.
first ‘milk sommelier’.
“There are some
Like a wine sommelier, Bas de characteristics you can really
Groot is an expert in different experience. Some things are
milk flavours and brands, and more difficult and amazing that
says the best way to taste it is I’m really intrigued by, like the
to drink it like you would wine. flavour of the milk is changing
all the time.
Mr De Groot, originally
from the Netherlands, first “When I take a sip now, and
discovered the wonders of milk we do it 20 minutes later, it’s
when he was a child. already changed. If a cow
is stressed it changes it,” he
“My job started in two ways. added.
The first start was when I was
eight years old and drank raw Bas de Groot:
milk for the first time. I was ‘In my opinion,
surprised by the flavour and non-dairy milk
how it changed all the time,” is not milk’
he said. Mr de Groot was speaking
at the National Dairy Council
“The real start was when a display at the National
friend of mine said ‘Bas, you’re Ploughing Championships in
a milk sommelier’, so then I just Co Carlow.
was.” And while the world has seen
an increase in non-dairy milks,
The main part of his job is such as almond and soy, they
to discuss and explain the are not something Mr de Groot
different flavours within milk, will be partaking of anytime
using a similar technique to soon.
wine tasting. “In my opinion, non-dairy
milk is not milk,” he said.
“The diversity is already in
the glass, it’s not something
you have to add to it,” he said.

“I use the same techniques
as wine tasting. You observe it,
the colour. You take the glass,

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Contestants
Gill Kelleher
from
Millstreet,
Co Cork,
and Alex
Butle from
Midleton, Co
Cork, at the
best-dressed
country style
event at day
two of the
Ploughing

PHOTO: MARK
CONDREN

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Irish Independent | 19/09/2019

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Sun-drenched fiesta savoured as a record

Unexpected: Blistering
weather lapped up – even
by those wearing tweeds

Nicola She is now looking for some-
Anderson one to share her prize of a trip
to Abu Dhabi, she said, saying
IN FENAGH she will take “whatever mem-
ber of the family will come
D OWN at the with her”.
bandstand, an
impromptu Her best dressed male coun-
hooley had terpart was Gerry Johnston,
erupted, the from Kilmihil, Co Clare, in
crowd rocking and jiving as tweed jacket and traditional
Derek Ryan sang two firm peaked cap.
favourites – ‘Wagon Wheel’
and the Saw Doctors’ hit ‘I “I watched ‘Peaky Blinders’
Useta Love her’. the night before,” he explained
If we thought the All-Ireland of his style inspiration.
replay marked the farewell to
summer, we were wrong. His wife Evelyn Johnston
Between the frenzied danc- won the women’s style award
ing, the never-ending queues last year, he revealed. She had
for ice-cream cones and the worn a Storm Ali-appropri-
youngsters flinging them- ate yellow raincoat, hat and
selves into the ditch for a bit of umbrella.
a rest from the blistering sun,
you couldn’t be blamed for The only squall yesterday
thinking the National Plough- was in the Fine Gael tent,
ing Championships had gone where Minister Richard
on tour to South America Bruton was interrupted by
rather than to Fenagh, Co Car- protester James Reynolds, a
low. suckling farmer from Long-
This was a sun-drenched ford. He told the minister that
fiesta to be savoured – because climate change commitments
it was completely unexpected. were contrary to current rules
Spare a thought then for the on beef production, which
poor fashion victims, who had
donned themselves in ‘Plough- ‘There’s nothing
ing-appropriate’ tweeds in the wrong with my
hope of scooping the coveted tongue – and that’s
titles of the ‘Best Dressed what they want me
Country Style’ and ‘Most for here’
Appropriately Dressed Gen-
tleman’ awards. were carbon inefficient.
In long boots, heavy jackets, Beef farmers are struggling
capes and felt hats trimmed
with feathers, contestants to make a living wage, he said
wilted bravely for their art all afterwards.
day long, not daring to remove
a single article – only to see With a crowd of 113,500 at
the top prize go to somebody the Ploughing, combined with
who strolled in looking as cool attendance figures of 102,500 only with: “We do not discuss Dressed to These days, she no longer
as a breeze in polka dots. the previous day, organisers age.” impress: has the problem of having to
“I came dressed appropri- said it set a new record. Catherine reunite lost children with their
ately for the day,” said Liz Far- She was first approached Furlong, from guardians since that job went
rell, from Carlow. Someone who has watched to go on the board of the New Ross, to someone else two years ago.
A grandmother, she wore her those figures rise steadily Ploughing – the only woman Co Wexford,
blonde hair in elegant rolls over the years is the official among 28 men – in 1979. She who was a It is a major relief, Carrie
under her straw hat. ‘voice’ of the Ploughing, Carrie had moved in farming circles finalist in the admitted.
“Penneys,” said Liz, explain- Acheson. because of her family’s farm best dressed
ing that she had finished it off machinery business. country style After a stroke a number
with a piece of fabric cut from From her peaceful sanctuary event on day of years ago following the
the hem of her white dress at Headquarters, the Grande “I was the store man,” she two of the death of her husband, Carrie
with black polka dots. Dame has been presiding over said. “If they needed a part for festival in explains that her legs may not
She hadn’t intended to enter the microphone for more than a machine, I got it for them.” Ballintrane, be as mobile as they once were
the competition at what was 37 years. Fenagh, and so she does not get out to
her first Ploughing Champi- As the voice of the Plough- Co Carlow, see the event for herself.
onships. Distinctive, informative and ing, Carrie sometimes used to yesterday
“In fact, I entered reluc- sometimes even chastising give out to absconding teen- “But there’s nothing wrong
tantly,” she said, adding she – though she always does it agers for ‘spoiling the day’ for with my tongue – and that’s
was only standing around with humour – she could be their parents. what they want me for here,”
waiting for her daughter said to be the Micheál Ó Muir- she said.
when she got the tap on her cheartaigh of the Ploughing But she never blamed a small
shoulder. Asked if she always Championships. She feels that child for getting lost, she said. She recalls all the Presidents
dressed stylishly, Liz laughed: this is “a magic place”. since De Valera – “An old man”
“Sometimes.” Instead, she felt it was the – but she is a fan of Michael D
She likes things done prop- fault of the parents who and appreciates his fondness
erly and always dresses in became distracted. of the Ploughing, in turn. “He’s
the height of elegance, she very correct as a President,”
drinks her tea from a china “I used to see the mothers she said.
cup, her cold drink from a sometimes in frustration vent-
wine glass. ing it on the child,” she said.

“They might say it’s snobbery
but they used to sell china
cups in Woolworths,” said Car-
rie, of the long-gone cheap and
cheerful stores.

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