This is Dairying Photo Competition 2025

Overall Winner

The overall winning photograph was taken and submitted by Imelda Kinsella, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. The picture features her young son who is “keeping a close eye on the maiden heifers”.

First Runner Up

The first runner up prize went to Anne Murphy of Co. Cork.  When submitting her entry Ann said “Crossing the Cows. Each evening as I watch on, I think of the important role these three play in our milking. No fuss, no fanfare just quiet purpose and pride in the job they do. This is dairying.”

There were two runners up also chosen:

Caroline Kiely from Co. Cork

Lorna O’Shea, Co. Kilkenny

This is Dairying – Photo Competition

We know Irish dairy farmers are passionate about what they do and we want to celebrate their work by giving away some prizes

About the Competition?

The ‘This is Dairying’ photo competition aims to highlight the multiple things that make Irish dairying great!

Entries might feature the importance of family on the farm and the dedication to future generations in dairying. Or snap a photo showing farmers’ pride in their herds and commitment to raising healthy calves. Or you could share the amazing landscapes and views you get to see every day at work.

Prize Details

The prize details for the ‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition are as follows:

• The winning photo will receive €500 in FBD vouchers and receive their photograph professionally framed
• The first runner up will receive €300 in FBD vouchers
• Two remaining finalists will be chosen to each receive €100 in FBD vouchers

The This is Dairying competition is now closed. All entries will be on display at the Moorepark25 event on Wednesday, 2 July in Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Winners will be announced at the event.

Check out the winners and finalists from 2023
Check out the winners and finalists from 2021
Check out the winners and finalists from 2019

Prize Details | T&C’s

This competition is being run in conjunction with the People in Dairy Programmes.