Six farmers from our locality have been named among Ireland’s leading suppliers at the ABP Farmer Recognition Awards. The inaugural event saw winners presented at the Tullamore Show on Sunday – each has demonstrated excellence in their respective categories. ADVERTISEMENTWinner list:ABP Suckler Bull Benchmark Award: Patrick Noel Higgins, Athenry, Co. GalwayPatrick Noel Higgins, Athenry, Co. Galway ABP Suckler Heifer Benchmark Award: Graham Kavanagh, Kilbride, Co. CarlowGraham Kavanagh, Kilbride, Co. Carlow ABP Suckler Steer Benchmark Award: Nicholas Doherty, Slieverue, Co. KilkennyNicholas Doherty, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny ABP Dairy Beef Bull Benchmark Award: Aidan Connolly, Drumhillock, Co. MonaghanAidan Connolly, Drumhillock, Co. Monaghan ABP Dairy Beef Heifer Benchmark Award: Thomas O’Keeffe, Knocktopher, Co. KilkennyThomas O’Keeffe, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny ABP Dairy Beef Steer Benchmark Award: Patrick O’Neill, Cahir, Co. TipperaryPatrick O’Neill, Cahir, Co. Tipperary ABP Dairy Steer Benchmark Award: Edward and Eamonn Corcoran, The Rower, Co. KilkennyEdward and Eamonn Corcoran, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny ABP Advantage Beef Programme Farmer of the Year : Jimmy Madigan, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny: Jimmy Madigan, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny Irish Country Meats Supplier of the Year: Ellen and JP Furlong, Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordEllen and JP Furlong, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Good Herdsmen Organic Supplier of the Year: Colm McElroy, Lisnalong, Co. Monaghan