At the heart of the Certified Irish Angus brand is a tradition of farming our grass-fed animals which has been passed down through the generations. Our community of Angus farmers have inherited a respect for the land, along with a great regard for our animals and the exceptional quality of beef they produce.

Our two unique schools competitions aim to educate second level students about the care and attention required to produce Certified Irish Angus Beef while also inspiring students to consider the Irish agri-food industry as a valuable career choice.

Why Get Involved

  • Complements agricultural science coursework by providing practical, hands-on experience
  • Educates students about the workings of the agriculture and food industry
  • Informs students about the care and attention required to produce the highest quality beef
  • Exposes students to the career opportunities available within our largest indigenous industry
  • Encourages entrepreneurship and resourcefulness
  • Teaches valuable career skills such as presentation skills, reporting and social media
  • Each group benefits from the proceeds raised through the sale of the animals
  • The overall winners receive a bursary towards further education

Certified Irish Angus School Competition

We run this exciting secondary school competition for schools in the

Republic of Ireland with our partners ABP and Kepak.

Northern Irish Angus Youth Challenge

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge is organised by Certified Irish Angus Producers Group and ABP and is open to students in Northern Ireland.

School Resources

We have created the following resources to assist students in their Leaving Cert Ag Science studies.

Feel free to download, amend and add to the resources below.

If you have any suggestions on what other topics we should cover please let us know on schools@certifiedirishangus.ie

What is great about Grass?

BEEF CLASSIFICATION
& CONFORMATION

CERTIFIED IRISH ANGUS
ANIMAL BREEDING

REDUCING GHG ON BEEF FARMS

  • Overall, I would highly recommend the Certified Irish Angus schools competition to any student, regardless of their background in agriculture. It offers a unique opportunity to  learn about the agri-food sector, develop new skills, and form friendships that will last a lifetime.
    Niamh O'Sullivan
    Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition Winner 2026
  • The Certified Irish Angus schools competition greatly influenced the path I would follow and achieved its goal of engaging a young person in the agricultural sector.
    Louise Payne
    Athlone CC Runner up 2018 - Kepak Graduate
  • The competition deepened my knowledge of agriculture, animal husbandry and sustainability. It also allowed me to create contacts in the agri-food industry which will benefit me in the future. I now participate in Airfield Estate Farmer Time allowing me to pass on my knowledge to the next generation.
    Rachel Maguie
    Mercy SS Ballymahon 2022 Finalist

Read about our previous competition winners here.