Kildare school pupils exhibit at Croke Park
The competition is run in association with meat processor ABP and Kepak
Zoe Ni Bhroin, Ruby Ni Bheolain, and Eleanor Ni Laighin from Gaelcholaiste Chill Dara, Naas Co. Kildare exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition at Croke Park on Friday last.
The competition, run in association with processor partners ABP and Kepak, challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves and learn about the care and attention required to produce quality beef for consumers.
Five schools that best demonstrate an understanding of the project along with innovative ideas will be presented with Irish Angus calves at the National Ploughing Championships in September this year.
Now in its 12th year, the Certified Irish Angus School’s Competition attracted over 1,000 students from 361 groups across 25 counties.
Speaking at the competition's awards ceremony, Minister of State at the Department of Education and Youth, Michael Moynihan said the professionalism and insight shown by the students highlights the strength of talent developing in schools and communities across the country.
"Programmes like the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition offer valuable opportunities for applied learning, critical thinking and personal development.
"Seeing students engage with these experiences gives real confidence that our future is in the hands of informed, creative and motivated young people," Minister Moynihan added.