The winners of the Irish Hereford Prime Travel Bursary 2024 

As part of the World Hereford Conference to be held in Kansas, USA there is a dedicated young breeder competition that will take place from 19th to 25th October 2025. The Irish Hereford Breed Society and Irish Hereford Prime ran a competition throughout 2024 to award a travel bursary for the event with each of the eight successful candidates receiving a substantial contribution towards the cost of their trip. 

We have now chosen a team of eight young Hereford breeders to travel to Kansas and compete against young Hereford breeders from around the world and are thrilled to announce the winners of the Irish Hereford Prime Travel Bursary 2024. 

Huge congratulations to: in alphabetical order; 

Catherine Smyth

Colin Burke

John O’Dwyer 

Lesley Lewis

Mark Hyland

Patrick Farrell

Sarah Armstrong

Sarah Murray. 

These outstanding individuals will represent Ireland and not only will they get to explore the world of Hereford cattle on an international stage, they’ll also have an opportunity to compete against young breeders from across the world and take part in exclusive tours and events. 

Wishing them all the best as they embark on this amazing journey!