The General Council of the Munster Agricultural Society is the primary governing body overseeing the organization's activities and strategic direction. Its members include elected representatives, past leaders, civic officials, and co-opted individuals representing different counties and sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
Representation: Comprising members from across Munster, including elected representatives, past presidents, civic leaders, academic representatives, and co-opted members from various counties.
Governance: Electing officers such as the President, Vice-Chairperson, Honorary Treasurer, and Honorary Secretary annually to manage the Society's affairs.
Oversight: Ensuring the Society's events and initiatives, such as the Cork Summer Show, align with its mission.
Membership and Elections: Managing elections and appointments to maintain a diverse and active council, with specific criteria for attendance and contributions.
The Council ensures continuity and representation while promoting agricultural development and community engagement in Munster.
Elected Persons (including Co Opted) to Council:
- Albert de Cogan
- Ann Ingram - Canine Chairperson
- Annemarie Quinn - Treasurer
- Dan Kelleher
- Daniel O’Brien
- Damian Boylan
- Eleanor Calnan – Arts & Crafts Chairperson
- Jim Jeffery
- Jim Willis
- John O’Sullivan - Equine Chairperson
- Louisa Casey - Canine Secretary
- Mary O'Sullivan
- Morgan O’Donovan – Poultry Chairperson
- Nicola Desmond – Horticulture&Invertebrates -Society & Company Secretary
- Owen Hurley - Assistant Treasurer
- Pat Geaney
- Patrick McCarthy
- Paul Lynch – Society Development Chairperson
- Peter O’Sullivan
- Phil Verling - Science & Innovation Chairperson, Director
- Raymond O’Connor
- Roisin Shanahan
- Shane Kelly – Vice President
- Tadgh Quill-Manley
- William Nicholson
- Eric Wyse
- Michael Boyle
- Niamh Callaghan
