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Mary and Gerry O'Brien (Picture: The Eastern Environs Community Group)
The two leading lights of a Kilkenny business Gerry and Mary O'Brien were rewarded for their 'outstanding contribution to Butchery, Food & Farming' by the CraftButchers of Ireland earlier this week.
Gerry operated O’Brien Butchers at the Market Yard in Kilkenny City, which closed its doors for the final time in September.
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Gerry’s son James continues to operate the other O’Brien Butchers unit in Loughboy.
Well done to Gerry and Mary!
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