The race to determine who will serve as ICSA president for the next two years is underway, with two candidates in contention. The outcome will be decided on Wednesday, 18 December, when the election takes place. All elected members of ICSA’s National Executive, comprising representatives from across the country, are eligible to vote.

The candidates are:

• Dan Lynam: Mr Lynam is a suckler, sheep, and tillage farmer from Castletown Geoghegan in Co Westmeath. He is the current chair of Westmeath ICSA and has previously served as ICSA National Treasurer.

• Sean McNamara: Mr McNamara is a sheep, beef, and suckler farmer from Lismacaffrey in Co Westmeath. He currently holds the position of ICSA president and is vying to serve a second term.

The election will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. Proceedings on the night will begin at 7.00pm. Each candidate will make a presentation to the association’s National Executive which will be followed by a Q & A session with the candidates. The vote will follow, with a result expected at 9pm.

For further enquiries, please contact ICSA on 057 8662120.

Pic1 – ICSA presidential election candidate Dan Lyman

Pic2 – ICSA presidential election candidate Sean McNamara