Published on Wednesday16thJuly2014

Hayes launches book detailing 68 varieties of Irish Apples

Minister Tom Hayes with Dr Michael Hennerty

Minister Tom Hayes with Dr Michael Hennerty

Minister of State Tom Hayes today today formally launched a new book by Dr. Michael Hennerty entitled “The Heritage Apples of Ireland”.

Speaking at today’s launch Minister Hayes said,

This is a wonderful publication and is the first book of its kind to contain both a key and descriptors for the identification of traditional varieties of Irish apples. This book shows the many different varieties of Irish apples and it is remarkable that a small country such as our own has such diversity in the varieties of apples we grow.

Read the full press release here.