Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year 2023

The Overall Winner of the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year award for 2023 is Patrick O’Neill from County Longford. He is pictured receiving the award in Teagasc, Ballyhaise from Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Also pictured are Tom O’Neill, Sean O’Neill and Michelle O’Neill.

Farmer Category winners

Patrick O'Neill, County Longford. Dairy Category

William Gilmore, County Galway. Drystock Category

Evan Hunt, County Sligo. Young Farmer Category

Kevin O'Hanlon, County Carlow. Organic Category

Killian Brennan, County Cavan. Nutrient Management Category

Michael Carroll, County Limerick. Nutrient Management Category

Student Section       

Mark Phillips, County Monaghan.  Student Category Joint Winner – Ballyhaise College 

Ronan Carroll, County Tipperary. Student Category Joint Winner – Kildalton College

Simon Biggins, County Mayo. Student Category Finalist – Mountbellew College

Thomas Mellett, County Mayo. Student Category Finalist –Pallaskenry College

Darragh Tattan, County Cork. Student Category Finalist – Clonakilty College