Mayo IFA stalwart honoured

MAYO's Sean Clarke has been presented with honorary life membership of the IFA.

Sean has been a stalwart of the farmers' organisation over many years, holding national positions as well as serving at county and branch level.

He was joined by his fellow Killala county officers in Castlebar for the special presentations.

Sean has served as national chairman of the IFA Farm Business Committee, Connaught IFA chairman, and county chairman, as well as holding local IFA branch positions. He also served as chairman of ifac, the farmer owned accounts co-op.

* Pictured with Sean, from left, are Brendan Golden, national IFA livestock chairman, Jarlath Walsh, Mayo IFA chairman, Alex Petrie, Killala, and Martin Gilvarry, former IFA county chairman.