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 for 2025 are as follows: 

 

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