Kepak purchase Hereford bullock in aid of North Westmeath Hospice

Kepak donated €3,700 toward the purchase of ‘Logan’, a Hereford bullock, at a charity Hereford sale in aid of North Westmeath Hospice at Delvin Mart on Thursday, February 15.

The donation will help ensure the hospice can continue the vital services they provides to patients and families in the region.

Logan’, a two-year-old, factory-fit Hereford bullock, was initially acquired by Elisa and Tara Drumm of Crowenstown Herefords from local farmer Ned Daly. The calf, reared with care by the Drumm family, was the highlight of the fundraising initiative organised collaboratively by Irish Hereford Prime, Irish Hereford Breed Society, and Next Gen Herefords.

In local agricultural show rings last summer, Logan won huge admiration and support from the farming community.

David Coyne, procurement manager at Kepak, said: "North Westmeath Hospice carry out important work for people in the area during times of difficulty for patients and families. As local employers, Kepak are proud to support such a good cause through this donation.

"We know the funds raised from this donation will play a huge role in ensuring North Westmeath Hospice can continue to provide care and support to hundreds of families in the region at a time when they need it most."

Mary Cully from the North Westmeath Hospice Delvin Branch thanked everyone involved in the charity sale and Kepak for their "generous purchase of Logan the bullock".

"The proceeds from this fundraiser will go a long way to help provide further care for our patients. This collaborative effort highlights the power of community engagement and the commitment of the agricultural sector to making a positive impact.

"North Westmeath Hospice extend their appreciation to all participants – the success of the charity Hereford sale will have a lasting and meaningful impact on their ability to serve those in need."