*(L-R) Mary McInerney, Cian McInerney (scholarship recipient), Denis Drennan (ICMSA President), and Laura McInerney
A YOUNG Sixmilebridge farm student was one of the four recipients of a €1,500 scholarship.
Cian McInerney of Pallaskenry College was presented the 2025 John Feely Foundation scholarship at the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Assocation’s (ICMSA) Head Office in Limerick last Friday.
Speaking to the gathering of friends and families, ICMSA President, Denis Drennan, said that ICMSA and the John Feely Foundation were determined to commit funds and energy to the education of young farm students.
This was in accordance with the conviction of the legendary ICMSA President, for whom the scholarships were named.
Addressing Cian and the other young farm students, Drennan cited the increasing complexity of the issues around farming. He highlighting the need for more advanced training and education, and urged young people to realise that they must involve themselves in farm organisations. He also advises them to “step up” if the particular requirements of their generations were to get the attention and detailed responses needed.
