Local Farmers Win Awards; Prize Money to be Reinvested in Clonmel Business
What happened
Tom Morrissey, a 24-year-old sheep farmer operating in Clonmel, was named runner-up in the inaugural New Entrant to Farming Awards, receiving €2,000. The overall winner was Michael Tobin, who farms a grass-based dairy enterprise near Cashel. The awards were announced during an event focused on succession planning and were sponsored by Clonmel Credit Union.
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Why it matters
The awards recognize diverse agricultural activities, including livestock and contracting, highlighting the range of businesses supporting the local farming sector. Tom Morrissey stated that he would invest the prize money back into his farming enterprise, which combines sheep production and agricultural contracting.
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Who's involved
- Tom MorrisseyRunner-up in the New Entrant to Farming Awards; operates a sheep farming and contracting business in Clonmel
- Michael TobinOverall winner of the New Entrant to Farming Awards, running a grass-based dairy enterprise
- ClonmelLocation where Tom Morrissey operates his farming and contracting business
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The entities involved
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Tom Morrissey
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Clonmel
county town of County Tipperary, Ireland
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