SINCE its inception in 2005, one man has been outstanding in the history of the Connolly’s Red Mills/The Irish Field breeder awards. Many times a nominee, Jim Bolger has won four monthly awards and is the only person or farm to win the overall title on two occasions.

Perhaps we will have to come up with an even higher accolade to properly acknowledge the sustained top-level success being enjoyed by Jim, especially in light of his achievements this year. There are few mountains left for Jim to climb, though the 79-year-old is always a man with an eye on the future.