This is Dairying Photo Competition 2023
The beauty and wonder of dairy farming have been impeccably captured in the extraordinary entries of the This is Dairying Photo Competition which was run in the lead up to the 2023 Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day. The Moorepark Dairy Open Day is a biannual event outlining research on all aspects of dairy farming including grassland management, animal genetics, animal health, environmental sustainability, farm infrastructure and the theme of this year’s event was ‘Irish Dairying – Securing a Sustainable Future’.
The overall winning photograph was taken and submitted by Brid Doherty, Co. Kerry.
Brid told us the photo was taken in a little botharín on a spring evening this year. While walking behind her father and nephew, Brid was struck with a sense of deja vu as she watched her nephew experience one of her favourite memories from her childhood, hand in hand with her dad. In that moment I thought "This is the closest thing I will ever get to a time machine."
Brid said: It was a moment of peace, nostalgia and togetherness, found in this small but precious daily routine that's been present my whole life.
The second prize winner chosen was Marguerite Crowley from Co. Cork.
There were five runners up also chosen.
Kevin Murray, Co. Clare
Elvina Rothwell, Co. Tipperary
Maighread Barron, Co. Waterford
Declan Lally, Co. Galway
Bruce Thompson, Co. Laois
This is Dairying - Photo Competition
We know Irish dairy farmers are passionate about what they do and we want to celebrate their work by giving away some prizes
About the Competition?
The ‘This is Dairying’ photo competition aims to highlight the multiple things that make Irish dairying great!
Entries might feature the importance of family on the farm and the dedication to future generations in dairying. Or snap a photo showing farmers’ pride in their herds and commitment to raising healthy calves. Or you could share the amazing landscapes and views you get to see every day at work.
Prize Details
The prize details for the 'This is Dairying' Photo Competition are as follows:
- Overall Winner will receive €500 in One4All Vouchers
- First runner up will receive €250 in One4All Vouchers
- Five remaining finalists will be chosen to each receive €50 One4All vouchers
The This is Dairying competition is now closed. All entries will be on display at Moorepark23. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 4 July and displayed here
Check out the winners and finalists from 2021 | Check out the winners and finalists from 2019
This competition is being run in conjunction with the People in Dairy Programmes.