Barryroe Co-op launched a book on its history at an event in Courtmacsherry last week.

Compiled by Philip O’Regan, who has already penned the equivalent for Drinagh Co-op, this book tells the story of how small corner of coastal west Cork maintained prominence for over a century.

It might even give away some secrets as to how the west Cork dairy farmers punch above their weight when it comes to milk price nationally.

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