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Tipp family honoured for their contribution to forestry sector
A Tipperary family who diversified into forestry when their dairy herd was hit by TB in 2003 have been honoured for their contribution to both forestry and agri-tourism.
Minister of State Tom Hayes presented a specially commissioned, hand-crafted wooden wall clock to John and Breda Moran of Ballyboy House, Clogheen, Co Tipperary, on Friday at an event organised by Forestry Services Ltd.
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