Worshippers to descend on Cavan Cathedral to remember pioneering cleric on brink of sainthood
Today at 10:11
A special mass will be held in Cavan tomorrow in memory of a world renowned religious leader with strong ties to the Breffni county.
American born priest, Fr Michael McGivney (1852-1890) became a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in the United States through his formation of the Knights of Columbus.
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Worshippers to descend on Cavan Cathedral to remember pioneering cleric on brink of sainthood
Liam Cosgrove Today at 10:11 A special mass will be held in Cavan tomorrow in memory of a world renowned religious leader with strong ties to the Breffni county. American born priest, Fr Michael McGivney (1852-1890) became a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in the United States through his formation of the Knights of Columbus.
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While he understands the fat and protein percentages may take a hit, the kilos of milk solids are going in the direction he wants. This year, Joe decided to push the cows a bit harder due to the good milk price and will end up feeding about 0.5t/cow extra, amounting to roughly 2.5t/meal/cow by the end of the year. This extra meal in the diet does not phase Joe as the cows will hopefully send out about 670-680kg of milk solids/cow by the end of the year. Joe said: "I couldn't knock the original cows, they were great cows." However, he stressed that he was after a better-looking cow and a cow that could produce more volumes of milk. Joe wants visibly appealing animals that can do it in the parlour as well He said: "To make what you do interesting, you've to get results in the tank, but to keep you going into the parlour, you've to be looking at these real nice-looking animals. 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The replacement heifer calves on Healy's farm Joe has a huge interest in transferring elite genetics into his herd. He said, when going to calf shows: "It's as easy bring a good one than a bad one". Joe and his son are making a trip out to a herd in The Netherlands this Friday with a view to bring back home more embryos from an "outstanding herd of cows with great production". Talking about the cost involved in embryo transfer and the extra work it may take, Joe said: "I've a great interest in good cows and I just want to see what we can get".
