# The Centennial Prize Winner explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James McIntyre.

## What happens

This chapter celebrates the achievement of a local cheese factory owner who won the Centennial prize for a massive cheese, highlighting the pride and economic significance of the dairy industry in the region. It also notes the involvement of Daniel Pheisan and cheesemaker Robert Facy, and lists key centres in the Western and Eastern Cheese Districts.

## Themes in this chapter

### Agriculture and Rural Economy

The chapter focuses on cheese production as a key economic activity, highlighting factories, districts, and prize-winning achievements.

### Local Patriotism and Regional Pride

The celebration of a local factory owner winning a prestigious prize reflects strong regional pride in agricultural accomplishments.

## Character check-ins

### Daniel Pheisan

Took a deep interest in the great cheese and promoted cheese factories, becoming wealthy and dying in Woodstock.

## Key lines

> Reflecting back our thoughts do run To him Centennial prize did won; Highest honor it was gained by Dunn, The owner of the Factory’s 33 son.

We remember the man who won the Centennial prize, the highest honor, which was earned by Dunn, the owner of Factory 33.

_Introduces the prize winner and his factory._

> The late Daniel Pheisan took a deep interest in the great cheese, and in promoting cheese factories, he became wealthy and died in Woodstock.

The late Daniel Pheisan was very involved with the great cheese and in supporting cheese factories, which made him rich; he passed away in Woodstock.

_Highlights Pheisan's role in the cheese industry._

## Links

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