Below are Meath schools that exhibited at Croke Park for prestigious Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition recently.
The competition, run in association with processor partners ABP and Kepak, challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves and learn about the care and attention required to produce quality beef for consumers. Five schools that best demonstrate an understanding of the project along with innovative ideas will be presented with Irish Angus calves at the National Ploughing Championships in September this year.

(l-r) Ethan Matthews and Luke Vasselin from O’Carolan College, Nobber Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.

Daisy Downey, Caragh O’Neill, and Rachel Storey from Ratoath College, Ratoath Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.

(l-r) Olivia Gleeson, Isabella Kennedy, Megan O’Connor, and Faye Dagger from Ashbourne Community School, Ashbourne Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.

 

(l-r) Kate McManus, Lucy Gilsenan, and Faye Gilsenan from Eureka Secondary School, Kells Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.

 

(l-r) Kaillieann McLysaght and Sophie Hewson from Colaiste na hInse, Bettystown Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.

 

(l-r) Dara Brady, Genevieve Dorrigan, and Emma Fitzsimons from St. Josephs Mercy Secondary School, Navan Co. Meath exhibited at the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition at Croke Park on Friday 6th March.