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.

Over 500 TAMS 2 payment claims still to be processed

CAP / Schemes

Over 500 TAMS 2 payment claims still to be processed

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is still processing 504 payment claims made by farmers under the...
90% of DAFM suppliers paid within 15 days of issuing invoice

Agri-Business

90% of DAFM suppliers paid within 15 days of issuing invoice

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) paid 90% of its suppliers within 15 days in the first quarter...
Third CAP Strategic Plan amendment under consideration

CAP / Schemes

Third CAP Strategic Plan amendment under consideration

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that the third amendment to Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy...
Over 100,000 people attend Bord Bia Bloom 2024

Rural Life

Over 100,000 people attend Bord Bia Bloom 2024

Bord Bia Bloom 2024 attracted more than 100,000 visitors to Dublin’s Phoenix Park over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The...
Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme: 830 agricultural loans approved

Agri-Business

Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme: 830 agricultural loans approved

830 loans have been approved for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector under the Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme (UCGS). The...
‘Queer Sheds’ aim to combat rural isolation for LGBTQ people

Rural Life

‘Queer Sheds’ aim to combat rural isolation for LGBTQ people

A new initiative in Co. Clare is aiming to address the social isolation experienced by LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Farmers urged to use their vote ‘carefully’ in European elections

Agri Politics

Farmers urged to use their vote ‘carefully’ in European elections

The Munster Regional chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Conor O’Leary has urged farmers to carefully consider their vote...
New Farmers’ Charter close to being finalised – Curran

Agri Politics

New Farmers’ Charter close to being finalised – Curran

The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Rural Development Committee has said that the new Farmers’ Charter of Rights...
IBR testing to be scrapped in new suckler scheme – Hanrahan

Beef News

IBR testing to be scrapped in new suckler scheme – Hanrahan

Testing for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is not expected to feature in the new suckler scheme, according to the chair...
Food waste: Over two thirds of Irish households use a brown bin

Environment

Food waste: Over two thirds of Irish households use a brown bin

Consumers and businesses are being urged to use a brown bin, recycle their food waste and reduce their carbon footprint....
Illegal dumping leads to temporary road closure in Wicklow

Rural Life

Illegal dumping leads to temporary road closure in Wicklow

A road in Co. Wicklow had to be closed to the public for several hours today (Tuesday, May 28) due...
DAFM reports 7% drop in overall fertiliser sales

Agri-Business

DAFM reports 7% drop in overall fertiliser sales

337,246t of fertiliser was sold in the first two quarters of the fertiliser year for 2024, according to the Department...
13 organisations sign agreement to combat illegal seed practices

Tillage News

13 organisations sign agreement to combat illegal seed practices

The International Seed Federation (ISF) and 12 organisations representing plant breeders around the world are to collaborate in the fight...
Sustainability to play key role at 2024 Tullamore Show

Rural Life

Sustainability to play key role at 2024 Tullamore Show

Sustainability is set to take centre stage as part of a packed programme for the Tullamore Show and FBD National...
Crowds expected to flock to ‘Olympics of sheep shearing’

Rural Life

Crowds expected to flock to ‘Olympics of sheep shearing’

Competitors from across the globe will descend on Co. Galway this weekend for the All-Ireland and All Nationals Sheep Shearing...
Over 5,000 TAMS tranche 2 applications approved – DAFM

CAP / Schemes

Over 5,000 TAMS tranche 2 applications approved – DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has now approved 56% of the applications made by farmers under...
Call for planning exemption to convert unused farm buildings

Agri Politics

Call for planning exemption to convert unused farm buildings

Irish farmers should be allowed planning exemptions to convert unused farm buildings into accommodation or farm shops, according to a...
Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges

Agri Politics

Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges

Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation and increasing the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget are among the list of election pledges...
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