Mark Lusby Family History Website
Kilfennan Farm
Herbert and Annie Lusby bought Kilfennan Farm on the outskirts of Derry and established a dairy and egg
business.
business.
| Kilfennan Farm Billhead |
| Herbert & Rita Lusby returning from Ploughing |
| Rita Lusby at Kilfennan Farm c 1925 |
| Herbert Annie and Rita at Kilfennan Farm in the 1920s |
Lusbys in Derry
1920-1950
Herbert and Annie Lusby established their first herd of Shorthorn Cows at Kilfennan in the 1920s. Their
first cow was called Bluebell and was bought for £14. Their second cow was called Pretty Polly, was bought
for £16 and won first prize at Derry Agricultural Show.
first cow was called Bluebell and was bought for £14. Their second cow was called Pretty Polly, was bought
for £16 and won first prize at Derry Agricultural Show.
| Home Delivered Milk |
| Herbert Lusby with Shorthorns at Kilfennan |
| Kilfennan Farm c 1950 |
Cattle Shows
A key part of farming life was the cattle shows
| Noel Lusby and Family at the North West Show in the Brandywell Showgrounds Derry 1970s |
| Noel Lusby at the North West Show in the Brandywell Showgrounds Derry 1930s |
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| Mr A T Law, a representative of the firm of Messrs. Gallaher Ltd., presenting the "Gallaher" Cup to Mr Herbert Lusby, Kilfennan at the North West Agricultural Society's Office on Wednesday. |
