Leinster Co-operative Marts has announced the appointment of Paddy Galvin as new general manager.
Leinster Marts was established 56 years ago by the amalgamation of Carlow, Kilcullen and Borris Marts, with its earliest antecedent, Carlow Mart, established 66 years ago.
Hailing from Kilkenny, Galvin brings extensive experience in livestock systems, agribusiness and customer relationship management to the role.
He previously worked for Tirlán, where he held a number of management and advisory roles since 2016, most recently as ruminant business manager since 2017, where he supported farmers in improving on-farm efficiency and profitability while building strong commercial relationships.
He also has hands-on farming experience, having previously managed a dairy enterprise and continuing to operate a beef and sheep farming system at home.
Experience
Galvin succeeds the late Jimmy Walsh, who contributed over 40 years of dedicated service to the organisation and the wider farming community and who passed away in January of this year.
“Paddy’s business experience and practical knowledge of livestock production and mart trading gives him a strong understanding of the needs of farmers and customers alike,” chair of Leinster Marts John Brennan commented.
“As we welcome Paddy, we very warmly remember the excellent contribution of the late Jimmy Walsh, whose leadership and commitment over four decades established the marts as a cornerstone of the agricultural community.”
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