Is see pig farmer Shane McAuliffe has been chosen as a European Union pig ambassador.

The role was awarded after the Kerryman won the EU PiG Grand Prix this year.

Some readers might remember McAuliffe farms from their star appearance on RTÉ’s Big Week on the Farm.

Shane has been at pains to highlight the threat of African Swine Fever and we’re sure he’s as happy as a pig in the expletive with his new role.

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