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.
Albert de Cogan | Chairperson: Munster Dairy School & Agricultural Institute Subcommittee |
Ann Imgram | Chairperson: Camome Subcommittee |
County Mayor | |
Daniel O' Brien | |
Dominic Daly | |
Donal O'Connor | |
Eddie Barrett | |
Eleanor Calnan | Chairperson: Arts, Crafts, & Cookery Subcommittee |
Eric Wyse | Chairperson: Dinner Dance 2025 Subcommittee |
George Jeffery | |
Gerard Murphy | |
Jerry Murray | |
Jim Jeffrey | Chairperson: Ovine Subcommittee |
John Jeffrey | Chairperson: Bovine Subcommittee |
John O' Sullivan | Chairperson: Equine (Showing & Showjumping) Subcommittee |
Kitty Cotter | |
Lord Mayor | |
Louisa Casey | |
Majella O Kelffe | |
Mary O'Sullivan | |
Michael (Mick) Boyle | |
Michael O' Driscoll | |
Morgan O' Donovan | Chairperson: Poultry Subcommittee |
Niamh Callaghan | |
Nicola Desmond | Chairperson: Horticulture & Invertebrates Subcommittee |
Owen Hurley | |
Paddy McCarthy | |
Pat Geaney | |
Patrick McCarthy | |
Paul Lynch | Chairperson: Development of the Society Subcommittee |
Paul Moynihan | |
Peter O' Sullivan | |
Phil Verling | Chairperson: Science & Innovation Subcommittee |
Raymund O' Connor | |
Robert Harkin | Chairperson: Hounds & Pets |
Roisin Shanahan | |
Shane Kelly | |
Stephanie Quill Manley | |
Tadgh Quill Manley |