R.I.P.
Success for the Dunum herd at Emerald Expo 2013 winning the Pure Friesian Championship. Paddy is pictured with Neil Lahart, Dovea Genetics, sponsors, Gearoid Maher on halter, Martin & Jo and grandchildren
Obituary
Paddy Crowe Dunum Herd
Paddy’s record of leadership on behalf of fellow pedigree breeders included a successful term as Chairman of the Limerick Clare Friesian Breeders during the 1980s. Paddy Crowe, a founder member of the Irish Pure Friesian Club, sadly passed away on September 29th. Paddy, son of Timothy H Crowe, farmed in Carregmore, Doon, Co. Limerick. Paddy took over the running of the farm from his father in the late 60s. Then Dunum Herd was founded in 1953 with the purchase of three pedigree British Friesian cows. Paddy along with his son Martin remained committed to the promotion of the British Friesian Breed and he was an excellent judge of a good animal. He was one of the committed Friesian breeders who gathered together on November 13th 2003 for an organised meeting to establish a separate IHFA Club to promote the Pure Friesian in Ireland. Where possible, Paddy attended every meeting and event of the Irish Pure Friesian Club over the years. When the Dunum herd was selected as host of the Irish Pure Friesian Club Open day in 2014 it was one of the most enjoyable, memorable and proud occasions for Paddy. He was in his element meeting and welcoming Friesian breeders who had travelled from all over the country.
In 2014, he was a recipient of the National Hall of Fame Awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements as a British Friesian Breeder. Paddy along with his family enjoyed attending shows and had many successes including the IHFA Diamond Lifetime Production Award in 2007. The Dunum Herd won the Irish Pure Friesian Championship and 1st Senior Cow at Emerald Expo 2013. The herd also won the Irish Pure Friesian Championship, Tullamore National Livestock Show 2012. Paddy was known to entertain many a group of Friesian Breeders on their many excursions at home and abroad with his wonderful voice. Paddy was however always last to leave the party and first up for breakfast. He was a member of the Slieve Felim Choral Group and the Voices of Limerick. To Margaret his wife, his sons Martin, Bernard, Jim, Pat and daughters Rosemarie and Mary, and the extended family we offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of our dear friend Paddy.
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