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09 Sept 2025

Longford school exhibits at Croke Park for prestigious Certified Irish Angus Schools' competition

The competition, supported by ABP and Kepak, challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves

Longford school exhibits at Croke Park for prestigious Certified Irish Angus Schools' competition

Aoibheann McKiernan, Jenny Quinn and Gemma Whyte from Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon Picture: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography

Aoibheann McKiernan, Jenny Quinn and Gemma Whyte from Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon exhibited at the 2025 Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition at Croke Park on Friday, March 7.

The competition, supported by ABP and Kepak, challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves and learn about the care and attention required to produce quality beef for consumers.

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Five out of the forty-six exhibiting schools that best demonstrate an understanding of the project along with innovative ideas will be presented with Irish Angus calves at the National Ploughing Championships in September 2025. 

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