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September, 2022
2022 winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Awards
Aurivo suppliers Austin and Yvonne Connelly from Tuam, Co. Galway have been revealed as the 2022 winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards are an annual national programme which recognise dairy farming excellence – the most prestigious awards ceremony for Irish dairy farmers. This is the second time in three years that an Aurivo supplier has scooped the top award.
Dairy co-operatives nationwide put forward their top suppliers for the awards each year. Nominated farms undergo a detailed assessment by an expert judging panel based on milk quality, sustainable farming practices, technical knowledge and animal welfare on-farm practices.
Commenting Stephen Blewitt, Aurivo’s General Manager of Dairy said: “I would like to personally congratulate Austin and Yvonne and the entire Connelly family on their success as the winner of the 2022 NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Awards. The Connellys are wonderful ambassadors for Aurivo and the dairy farming community and their dedication to producing the highest quality dairy produce, while working with the environment.”
“This is a significant award for both the Connelly Family and the entire Aurivo Co-op team. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the dairy team involved in every aspect of milk supplier advice, milk collection, the lab and quality team and particularly Farm Profitability Specialist, Majella McCafferty who played a major role in helping Austin, Yvonne, Ava, Anna, Jane and Kate to win the award.”
Raymond Barlow, Chairman, Aurivo said: “I am honoured and delighted to congratulate Austin and Yvonne on this achievement. This is the second time in the history of the awards that Aurivo has had a supplier crowned overall winner of the national Milk Quality Awards. The first award for Aurivo was brought home by The Starrett Family in Lifford Co. Donegal in 2020.”
“The high standard of milk produced, and products made by Aurivo are a credit to each one of our farmers and the vast amount of work they put into their farms every day. A quality award such as the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards further confirms Aurivo’s constant strive for excellence and the production of the highest quality dairy products. This is a celebration for the entire Aurivo Group and one we can all be very proud of.”
About the Connellys
Husband and wife team Austin and Yvonne are the 4th generation farmers at the Connelly homestead in Tuam, Austin took over the family farm in 2003 and continued suckler and sheep farming until he and Yvonne took the leap and switched to dairy in 2019, making this award an absolutely tremendous achievement given they are relatively new to dairy farming.
Today, they milk 97 Holstein Friesian cows on 120 acres and enjoy the family life balance dairying has allowed them to have with their four daughters – Ava, Anna, Jane and Kate.
The Connelly family have credited their successes in dairy farming to putting into practice what they have learned from other dairy farmers, the support and expertise of their Aurivo milk advisor and Aurivo team and Teagasc, as well as utilising what they have on farm first, making the most of the grass with as little input and meal as possible while working with the environment.
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aurivo House | Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland | Aurivo House |
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients |
Aurivo Animal Feeds | Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Animal Feeds |
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen | 4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland | Address: Homeland, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon - F45 F684 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Crossmolina Road, Co. Mayo, F26 K288 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F23 H283 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 XH51 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 WF98 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Achonry, TUBBERCURRY CO. SLIGO F56 R275 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Address: Deep Water Quay, Sligo, F91 HR53 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athleague | R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F42 WY64 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Castlerea | Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F45 A403 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Rathscanlon | R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, F91 EP83 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F52 W957 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ballymote | R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Skreen | N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F91 RP44 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Claremorris | 2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballinrobe | Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F31 VK49 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kinlough | 2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, F91 RH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron | Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 YK33 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athlone | Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland | Address: Moydrum Business Park, Junction 9, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 FY05 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Gurteen | R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 E956 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Killala | Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Address: The Quay, Killala, F26 X363 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Boyle | Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F52 KN28 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballyhaunis | N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F35 Y429 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Castletown, Easkey, Co. Sligo, F26 D681 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert | R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 V677 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Mohill | 1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, N41 VP77 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Letterkenny | Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Middle Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 TC97 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92 YH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ardara | Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Ardara, Co. Donegal, F94 FT59 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Omagh | 10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK | Address: Dromore Road, Co. Tyrone Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal, F92 F766 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Address: Athlone Road, Longford Opening Hours: |
Homeland Belmullet | Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Belmullet, Co. Mayo, F26 Y6P5 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri Ballinfull | 1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland | Address: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 CR29 Opening Hours: |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote | Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe | Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Tom Mc Guire |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla | N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Michael Murphy |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill | 1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
