Two farmers, Dermot Kelleher and Sean McNamara, have put their names forward to succeed Edmond Phelan as the president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA).

Dermot Kelleher is a suckler farmer from Inchigeela in west Cork. He currently holds the position of ICSA Munster vice-president.

Sean McNamara is a sheep, beef and suckler farmer from Lismacaffrey in Co Westmeath. He currently holds the position of ICSA sheep chair.

Postal vote

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ICSA election will take place by postal vote. Votes will be counted at a special meeting to be held on Thursday 17 December 2020, subject to public health guidelines applicable at that date.

The tenure of current ICSA president Edmond Phelan will come to an end in January 2021.