Tipperary farmer receives honorary life membership of IFA

Tim Cullinan IFA president, presented honorary life membership to Michael Kennedy for his hard work and dedication to the association at Silvermines IFA Branch outdoor agm on the farm of Michael Gleeson, branch chairman.

There was a great attendance at the well organised agm. Guest speaker Mr Cullinan updated members on the CAP proposals, climate action, nitrates action plan, rural security and commodity reports.

Imelda Walsh, North Tipperary IFA chairperson was delighted with the discussion and feedback on the main issues of concern to farmers.

Pictured, back, from left, Imelda Walsh, North Tipperary chairperson; Michael Gleeson, branch chairman; William Moloney, branch secretary; front, Alice Kennedy, who received a bouquet of flowers; Michael Kennedy and Tim Cullinan, IFA president