Recipients of the 2015 flock awards were presented at the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society’s annual dinner, which was staged at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly, recently.

Guest speaker on the night was Mark O’Rourke, Univet.

The winners included:

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  • Show flock of the year award – Conor and Cheryl O’Brien, Quitrent flock.
  • Novice flock Killeen shield – Anthony and Oisin Gannon, Ballivor.
  • Six counties Kilbride flock trophy – Raymond Hayes.
  • Best breeder award – Yvonne Johnston, Cottage flock.
  • At the preceding AGM, the following council members were elected:

  • President: Geoff Ashton.
  • Chairperson: Ciaran Coughlan.
  • Vice-chairperson: Mark Crowe
  • Treasurer: Geoff Ashton.
  • Secretary: Anne Ford.
  • PROs: Ena Nagle and Daryl Moffitt.
  • Web co-ordinator: Damien Conboy.