Ornua and the National Dairy Council are pleased to announce the O’Leary family, Cloghroe, among winners at the 2023 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. Following nomination from their respective co-operative, each finalist participated in an intensive judging process with the O’Leary’s winning the highest EBI Award. Denis O’Leary is a dedicated farmer, alongside Denis is his wife, Ruth, and their three children Muireann, Harry and Daniel. After returning from his studies at Rockwell Agricultural College in 1997, Denis took over the farm along with David, the farm manager, who has been an invaluable partner on the O’Leary farm for over 35 years, guiding the farm through transitions and growth. For Denis, farming is not just a job; it is a way of life where the well-being of his family, and the pursuit of excellence are at the core of his philosophy. He is driven by a commitment to improving the quality of the farm’s grass, resulting in top-tier milk production and a passion for the health and wellbeing of his cows.
