This documentary took many months of research and also hours of time spent with Kerry cattle breeders and their herds, from the Western tip of the country in Ballyferriter as far as Clonmacnoise, it would not have been possible without the support of the people mentioned here. Their dedication to the breed, as farmers, academics, conservationists and agricultural experts has made this film possible.
Dr. Austin Mescal, former President of the Royal Dublin Society and Chief Inspector at the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Mescal summarised very clearly the place the Kerry cow holds and has held for many years. He paid tribute, in an interview conducted in Dublin in 2017, to the Secretary Miss Hilliard, emphasising her hard work and importance in conserving the breed.
Dr. Liam Corry, curator at the Ulster American Folk Park – National Museums NI has contributed to the project by providing a detailed interview, part of which has been used in the introduction to the film.
Clare Heardman, Conservation Ranger, National Parks & Wildlife Service contributed to the project by sharing some of her extensive knowledge on conservation and explaining the important role the Kerries have in helping preserve natural habitat in Glengarriff Nature Reserve.
George Kelly, farmer and chairman of the Kerry Cattle Society with a keen interest in rural development, also contributed to the introduction of the film, giving an insight as to the origins of the cow and her importance as a part of Irish heritage and culture.
