2025 Irish Hereford Prime Charity Calf Rearing Program

This initiative is designed to encourage all people, particularly young people, to get involved in rearing calves, bringing them through to any stage, and when they’re sold, all proceeds can be donated to a charity of their choice.

Calves may be purchased over the coming months, and Irish Hereford Prime will donate €500 to those willing to rear a calf and bring it through to a much older age or potentially to finishing.

Once we get your details we will call you back to discuss your participation in the program. Many thanks for getting in touch and showing interest in this initiative.

Please register your details below and we will call you back to discuss the program with you.

Tom Barry

Tom Barry’s family farm is Baytown Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath. He is the third generation on the farm taking over from his late father, Thomas Barry in 2008 and keeps Hereford cross suckler cows as well as pedigree Hereford cows. Herefords are such a docile breed and as a part time farmer, with teenagers helping around the farm, it’s important to have a breed that’s easy to look after and handle. Tom’s farm is in the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) for the past 5 years, where frequently taking soil samples and the completion of a nutrient management plan are required.