MY family bloodstock agency, Kerr and Co Ltd, founded by my late uncle Bert Kerr in 1920, this year celebrates its 100th year in business. In reaching this milestone, the agency becomes the oldest continuously trading bloodstock agency in the world.

Bert set up the business while still playing football for Bohemians in Dublin. At this time, he also had the honour of representing Ireland at football in the 1924 Olympic Games held in Paris.