Mid August - September 2019

Longford Leader | 07/06/2019

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The award-winning McKenna family from Emyvale in Co
Monaghan, who will open their farm gates on June 12

Lakeland Dairies

welcome all to an
‘award winning’

farm walk

A national farm walk will Emyvale, Co Monaghan.
take place on the farm of the
2018 National Dairy Council Lakeland Dairies
(NDC) & Kerrygold Quality
Milk Awards winner Darran chairman Alo Duffy said, “We
and Denise McKenna on
Wednesday, June 12. are extremely proud to have

Darran and Denise from suppliers the calibre of
Emyvale, Co Monaghan, who
supply Lakeland Dairies, are Darran and Denise. Their
the first winners of the
prestigious Quality Milk achievement in winning the
Award from the northern half
of the country. 2018 NDC / Kerrygold Quality

The McKenna family milk Milk Award is quite
92 cows and faced stiff
competition from eight other outstanding.
farms to take home the award
last year. “The McKennas bring

The farm walk is being passion to all aspects of their
organised by Teagasc,
Lakeland Dairies the NDC farm family and this is clear
and Ornua (the company
behind the Kerrygold brand). to see this as you walk about
All are encouraged to attend
this info-packed day in the farm. Lakeland is

honoured to be involved with

Teagasc, the NDC and Ornua

today and as part of our

shared vision for creating a

strong, sustainable industry

for all.” he said.

The farm walk takes place

from 1.30pm on the McKenna

farm in Emyvale, Co

Monaghan. Eircode - H18

CY99.

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Leitrim Observer | 05/06/2019

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Farm walk at award
winning farm
A national farm walk will farm standards and farmer “Darran and Denise’s skill,
dedication and commitment
take place on the farm of the innovation and vision. to excellence over the years
made them a very deserving
2018 National Dairy Council The McKenna family winner of last year’s award.
Being the first winners from
(NDC) and Kerrygold Quality milks 92 cows and faced stiff the northern half of the
country is an extra special
Milk Awards winner, Darran competition from eight other recognition for their
achievement. The McKennas
and Denise McKenna, in farms to take home the award bring passion to all aspects of
their farm family and this is
Emyvale, Co Monaghan on last year. clear to see as you walk about
the farm.
Wednesday, June 12. The farm walk is being
“Lakeland is honoured to
Darran and Denise supply organised by Teagasc, be involved with Teagasc, the
NDC and Ornua today and as
Lakeland Dairies and are the Lakeland Dairies the NDC part of our shared vision for
creating a strong, sustainable
first winners of the and Ornua (the company industry for all,” he added.

prestigious Quality Milk behind the Kerrygold brand). The farm walk takes place
from 1.30pm and all are
Award from the northern half Lakeland Dairies welcome.

of the country. chairperson, Alo Duffy, is

The Quality Milk Awards encouraging all to attend the

recognise standards of farm walk on June 12.

excellence in dairy farming, “We are extremely proud

with dairy co-operatives to have suppliers the calibre

throughout the country of Darran and Denise. Their

invited to nominate their top achievement in winning the

suppliers. Qualifying criteria 2018 NDC / Kerrygold Quality

include exceptional Milk Award is quite The McKenna family are hosting the farm walk

standards in milk hygiene, outstanding.

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KFM - Kildare Today | 29/07/2019

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Zoe kavanagh Interview

Interview with CEO of the National
Dairy Council, Zoe Kavanagh.

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Midlands 103 - 09:00 News | 29/07/2019

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Sustainable Dairy in Europe

A new survey by Sustainable Dairy in
Europe reveals that 82% of us believe that
what we eat has a direct effect on preserv-
ing the planet.Kavanagh, Chief Executive
of the National Dairy Council said: "The
‘Sustainable Dairy in Europe’ project is
really essential for the dairy sector.

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RTE Radio 1 - CountryWide | 13/07/2019

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Interview Zoe Kavanagh

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changing attitudes of consumers towards
dairy.

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WLR FM - Farm View | 28/06/2019

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Media Source KCLR - The Glanbia Farm Show | 13/06/2019

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Thomas Duffy interview

Mention of visit to the McKenna Farm
in Emyvale, Monaghan winner of the 2018
NDC Quality Milk Awards.

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