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.

Mental health among farmers is ‘key priority’ – MEP

Agri Health

Mental health among farmers is ‘key priority’ – MEP

Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher has said that ending the stigma around opening up about mental health challenges is a...
Milk Quality Awards: Aurivo announces winners for 2023

Dairy

Milk Quality Awards: Aurivo announces winners for 2023

Dara and Beatrix Killeen, of Bawnmore farm in Co. Galway, were chosen as the overall winner for the 17th annual...
‘Love in the Country’ announces rural ‘singletons’

Rural Life

‘Love in the Country’ announces rural ‘singletons’

A vet, comedian and cowboy are three out of the five rural “singletons” who are looking for love on the...
How to reduce hay fever symptoms as pollen count increases

Rural Life

How to reduce hay fever symptoms as pollen count increases

The weekend will see high pressure, dry settled weather and sunshine. However, along with that will be a high pollen...
UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools

N.Ireland

UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with Twinkl to help primary school children understand what happens on farms,...
Stocking rate effects on cow performance and silage stocks

Dairy Technical

Stocking rate effects on cow performance and silage stocks

With milk supply down on many farms, dairy farmers must focus on maintaining good cow performance over the next couple...
CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell

N.Ireland

CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has put together its management tips for farmers as slurry tanks...
Rural crime: ‘Farmers should not be living in fear’ – MP

N.Ireland

Rural crime: ‘Farmers should not be living in fear’ – MP

The Westminster spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Carla Lockhart MP has raised her concerns at the rising incidence...
ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up

Agri-Business

ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up

Theresa Sheehy from Co. Limerick recently completed the Accelerating the Creation Of Rural Nascent Start-ups (ACORNS) programme to help further...
National Hedgerow Week: Celebrate the benefits

N.Ireland

National Hedgerow Week: Celebrate the benefits

National Hedgerow Week, which commences on Monday, May 6, is a week to “celebrate all the benefits” a hedgerow can...
Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating

Rural Life

Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating

The National Youth Council of Ireland has found that seven out of 10 Irish people aged 18-24 were contemplating emigrating....
‘One claim per household’ under turf-cutting scheme – Noonan

Rural Life

‘One claim per household’ under turf-cutting scheme – Noonan

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Malcolm Noonan has stated that one compensation claim...
How to target ‘high-quality silage’ for sheep farms this winter – specialist

Sheep

How to target ‘high-quality silage’ for sheep farms this winter – specialist

Sheep specialist at Teagasc, Damian Costello, shared key advice to ensure that there is enough “high-quality silage” produced for sheep...
Key is to ‘focus on maximising cows’ daily grass intake’ – CAFRE

N.Ireland

Key is to ‘focus on maximising cows’ daily grass intake’ – CAFRE

It is important to keep a constant supply of high-quality grass in front of a dairy herd, according to advice...
‘When are fuel prices going to stop soaring?’ – TD

Rural Life

‘When are fuel prices going to stop soaring?’ – TD

Sligo-Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin has told the Dáil that if the government goes ahead with the rise of fuel prices...
RSA ‘Time to Talk’ campaign urges drivers to think before driving

Rural Life

RSA ‘Time to Talk’ campaign urges drivers to think before driving

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving habits in...
Should farmers ‘bulk up’ silage during the first cut?

Dairy Technical

Should farmers ‘bulk up’ silage during the first cut?

Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...
Bird flu contaminated milk causes deaths of cats in US

Dairy

Bird flu contaminated milk causes deaths of cats in US

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has revealed that domestic cats died from Highly Pathogenic...
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