Longford IFA summer BBQ draws a strong crowd

placeholder image — The Longford IFA summer BBQ | Anne Tully

The Longford IFA summer BBQ took place last Friday, June 5, on the Edgeworthstown farm of IFA county chairman John Sheridan

An impressive crowd turned out for the Longford IFA summer BBQ last Friday, June 5, hosted by IFA county chairman John Sheridan and his wife Anne Tully.

IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle and guests marking International Year of Women in Farming at the Longford IFA BBQ on Sheridan's farm Firmount | Anne Tully

The event, which took place on John and Anne’s farm in Edgeworthstown, brought together local food producers, farm families, and local political figures in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

Longford IFA Barn BBQ at Sheridan's farm Firmount | Anne Tully

Speaking to the Longford Leader following the event, Anne discussed some of the produce enjoyed on the evening.

“As rep on the National Business Committee, I was delighted to help showcase the best of Longford produce with burgers from John Rawle Butchers, lamb from Kepak Ballymahon, strawberries from McCormack Fruit Farms accompanied by cream from Lakeland Dairies.”

L-R Speakers on the night included host, Longford IFA Chair John Sheridan, and newly appointed member of the EU Agricultural Committee, MEP Ciarán Mullooly | Anne Tully

Added Anne, “They even supplied their crowd favourites - chocolate and strawberry flavoured milk.”

“We also sampled some of Richmount Cordials multi-award cordials and liqueurs.”

Among the speakers on the night included guest of honour, IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle who travelled from Wexford to Edgeworthstown especially for the event on the Sheridan farmstead.

Clockwise from top left:
1. Listening intently to agricultural matters at the IFA BBQ at Sheridan's farm, Firmount.
2. Matthew and Emmett Sheridan.
3. Richmount Cordials' multi-award-winning cordials and liqueurs sampled by guests in attendance. — Clockwise from top left: 1. Listening intently to agricultural matters at the IFA BBQ at Sheridan's farm, Firmount. 2. Matthew and Emmett Sheridan. 3. Richmount Cordials' multi-award-winning cordials and liqueurs sampled by guests in attendance. | Anne Tully

“The large gathering of locals and visitors were introduced to speakers by local IFA Chair and host John Sheridan,” said Anne.

“Speakers Ciarán Mullooly MEP who is newly appointed to EU Agricultural Committee and Fine Gael Deputy Micheál Carrigy provided updates on EU and national news.”

She added, “IFA National Treasurer Patrick McCormack and Maurice Brady Regional Chair also spoke of the ongoing work of the IFA.”

“Main speaker Deputy President Alice Doyle made the trip from Wexford and her wide ranging talk was very well received.”