Maeve Hennessy

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Maeve is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in geography and linguistics at University of Limerick (UL) with a particular interest in earth science. She is a native of Co. Laois, having come from a sheep and suckler farm. She has gained experience working in the food and drinks industry as well as a farm shop and is a big sporting fan having been selected as vice-captain of her local camogie team in 2022.

Sun protection remains ‘critical’ for farmers – HSA
Sun protection remains ‘critical’ for farmers – HSA

As the daylight hours get longer, it is important for farmers to remember that even on cloudy days, sun protection...

Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel ‘hard done by’
Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel ‘hard done by’

Could you describe with the aid of a labelled diagram how a peat soil is formed – if the answer...

ITGA presents ‘unique’ native tree to Emo Court in Laois
ITGA presents ‘unique’ native tree to Emo Court in Laois

The Irish Timber Growers Association’s (ITGA) June field day and AGM was held at Emo Court, Co. Laois. To mark...

Fox cub found ‘caged up’ at Co. Mayo property
Fox cub found ‘caged up’ at Co. Mayo property

A fox cub has been discovered “caged up” according to an Garda Síochána, who conducted planned searches on a number...

Dairy farmer to host ‘Farming for Nature’ walk to regenerate forests
Dairy farmer to host ‘Farming for Nature’ walk to regenerate forests

Dairy farmer from Cappamore Co. Limerick, Gearóid Maher, has been a “Farming for Nature” ambassador since 2021, and will host...

Carberry: TAMS costings review could ‘soften the blow’ for farmers
Carberry: TAMS costings review could ‘soften the blow’ for farmers

The TAMS costings need to be “urgently reviewed” following updated guidelines on VAT 58 reclaims, according to a Fine Gael...

Commission’s role in Green New Deal is ‘damaging’ rural areas – Reynolds
Commission’s role in Green New Deal is ‘damaging’ rural areas – Reynolds

European elections candidate for the Midlands-North-West, James Reynolds is “firmly opposed” to the European Commission’s stance towards Ireland’s traditional turf...

Ireland must ‘up its game’ when promoting food producers – Mullins
Ireland must ‘up its game’ when promoting food producers – Mullins

Fine Gael politician and Ireland South candidate for the European elections, John Mullins, has said that Ireland must “up its...

Increasing CAP budget among ‘priorities’ in EU parliament – Punch
Increasing CAP budget among ‘priorities’ in EU parliament – Punch

Independent Ireland’s European Election candidate for Ireland South, Eddie Punch said that a significant increase in the Common Agricultural Policy...

Mullooly: Improvements to west of Ireland needs to be ‘priority’
Mullooly: Improvements to west of Ireland needs to be ‘priority’

Independent Ireland’s candidate for MEP in the Midlands-North-West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly has today (Tuesday, June 4) committed to “fight tirelessly”...

Kid goat rescued by ISPCA after climbing to top of a tower
Kid goat rescued by ISPCA after climbing to top of a tower

An injured kid goat was brought to safety on Monday, June 3, following a “dramatic rescue” from the top of...

Rural communities to ‘benefit’ from €16.1m investment – minister
Rural communities to ‘benefit’ from €16.1m investment – minister

Today (Tuesday, June 4), the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced a €16.1 million investment to...

Rural roads need ‘critical investment’ for road safety – Gildernew
Rural roads need ‘critical investment’ for road safety – Gildernew

Sinn Féin candidate for the European Election, Michelle Gildernew has said that “critical investment” is needed to bring regional and...

Tractor run in aid of Children’s Health Ireland returns for 20th year
Tractor run in aid of Children’s Health Ireland returns for 20th year

The ‘Carlow to Cork Tractor Run’ is set to return for its 20th annual year, raising donations for Children’s Health...

Toy Tractor Run organisers hope to beat ‘record numbers’
Toy Tractor Run organisers hope to beat ‘record numbers’

The ‘Blue Jean Country Queen Festival’ will host a ‘Toy Tractor Run’ in Fair Green, Athboy Co. Meath, where children...

Gardaí warn elderly residents of ‘rogue traders’ in rural Donegal
Gardaí warn elderly residents of ‘rogue traders’ in rural Donegal

An Garda Síochána have received reports of men calling to the homes of elderly people and visiting retail carparks trying...

Rural living is ‘demonised’ as the countryside is ‘dying’ – Reynolds
Rural living is ‘demonised’ as the countryside is ‘dying’ – Reynolds

James Reynolds of the National Party has urged the government to “relax” rural planning restrictions to make homeownership more “attainable”...

Rural communities at ‘huge disadvantage’ under Fine Gael – Gildernew
Rural communities at ‘huge disadvantage’ under Fine Gael – Gildernew

Sinn Féin candidate for midlands-north-west, Michelle Gildernew has said that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s legacy will be “their failure”...