Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Senior News Journalist

Aisling O’Brien graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a masters in journalism and also holds a bachelor of arts from University College Cork (UCC). Since 2007, the Kerry native has worked in broadcast media, including Radio Kerry, where she presented the weekly farming show for six years. Aisling has won several awards for her work, including Best Radio Show at the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalism awards.

EU Commission proposes similar CAP budget for 2025

CAP / Schemes

EU Commission proposes similar CAP budget for 2025

The European Commission has today (Wednesday, June 19) proposed a similar funding allocation for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as...
Over 600 late scheme applications submitted to DAFM

CAP / Schemes

Over 600 late scheme applications submitted to DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that it received 617 late scheme applications following the...
Senator: Agriculture industry needs ‘more women involved’

Agri-Business

Senator: Agriculture industry needs ‘more women involved’

A Fine Gael senator has called for a debate in the Seanad on how to increase the number of women...
Met Éireann issues advisory for potato blight

Tillage

Met Éireann issues advisory for potato blight

Met Éireann has today (Wednesday, June 19) issued a Status Yellow advisory for potato blight in several counties over the...
High Court orders farmer to remove ‘unauthorised’ milking parlour

Rural Life

High Court orders farmer to remove ‘unauthorised’ milking parlour

The High Court has ordered that a farmer in Co. Wexford remove a milking parlour constructed without planning permission by...
Conference examines impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing

Rural Life

Conference examines impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing

Researchers found that frequent stress does not automatically result in poor wellbeing for farmers, a conference in Dublin has heard....
Tirlán confirms acquisition of Holland Agri

Agri-Business

Tirlán confirms acquisition of Holland Agri

Tirlán has confirmed the acquisition of Holland Agri Merchants Ltd, which operates as Holland Agri in Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. Holland...
Minister reassures farmers nature restoration will be voluntary

Environment

Minister reassures farmers nature restoration will be voluntary

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reiterated his assurance to farmers that all nature restoration measures...
Commissioner: Focus now moves to implementing NRL

Environment

Commissioner: Focus now moves to implementing NRL

The outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius has said that attention must now turn to the...
Farm walk to examine rainwater management for water quality

Environment

Farm walk to examine rainwater management for water quality

A farm walk organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to focus on the management of rainwater as...
ABP Angus Youth Challenge recognised at NI awards

Beef

ABP Angus Youth Challenge recognised at NI awards

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge has been recognised for developing the skills of young people in Northern Ireland with a...
Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO: We must get tougher on ‘rogue farmers’

Dairy News

Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO: We must get tougher on ‘rogue farmers’

The chief executive of Kerry Dairy Ireland has said that the dairy industry has to “get tougher” on rogue farmers...
Minister: ‘Every appropriate step’ being taken in horse investigation

Agri-Business

Minister: ‘Every appropriate step’ being taken in horse investigation

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that “every appropriate step” is being taken in an...
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for 9 counties

Rural Life

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for 9 counties

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 9 counties in the east and southeast of the country....
DAFM to implement ‘lean review’ of bovine TB programme

Agri-Business

DAFM to implement ‘lean review’ of bovine TB programme

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is planning to hire consultants to implement a “Lean review” of...
Munster Dairy Producer Organisation opens for members

Dairy News

Munster Dairy Producer Organisation opens for members

The Munster Dairy Producer Organisation (MDPO) has today (Friday, June 14) announced that it now open for membership applications. Chairperson...
Former ICSA president: No regrets about running in local elections

Agri Politics

Former ICSA president: No regrets about running in local elections

The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Dermot Kelleher has said that he has no...
DAFM investigating supply of horses for slaughter

Agri-Business

DAFM investigating supply of horses for slaughter

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently investigating the treatment of horses destined for slaughter. The...
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