Highly Commended: Moate Meats, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Moate Meats have been trading since 1913 and it is clear this is an essential part of the community. The team are justly proud that they are still slaughtering much of the shop's produce, ensuring total traceability and high animal welfare standards. It is obvious how much appreciation and support this butcher receives from the local community and provides in return.
Rural Hero:
Michael Martin has been selected as Ireland's Rural Hero. Michael is Vice- President of the Six Mile Water Trust, a committee member of the Antrim Angling Club and a member of the Mallusk Angling Society and he is active as a bailiff for both angling clubs. He is also on the board of the Ulster Angling Federation.
Michael has been instrumental, along with others, in setting up the Six Mile Water Trust. This Trust has been formed as a result of a disastrous pollution incident in June 2008 in an effort to try and protect the 26 mile long river which runs through heavily populated and industrial areas of Co. Antrim. The Trust represents a wide range of people including local residents' groups, RSPB, environmental groups and water sport enthusiasts.
Michael is also involved in an education programme with local schools. This busy man is entirely motivated by a love of our waterways and a desire to secure their health and future - therefore Countryside Alliance Ireland agrees this makes him a true hero.
I Shoot and Fish E-Zine March 2012
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