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.

HSE advises people to be ‘tick aware’ as summer approaches
HSE advises people to be ‘tick aware’ as summer approaches

The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is offering practical advice on how to be “tick aware”, to mark ‘Tick...

CHI urges parents to ‘never allow’ children near lawnmowers
CHI urges parents to ‘never allow’ children near lawnmowers

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has urged parents / guardians to not allow their children near lawnmowers unsupervised or to ride...

Gardaí to prosecute driver towing trailer without correct licence
Gardaí to prosecute driver towing trailer without correct licence

An Garda Síochána for Laois/Offaly district stopped a driver who did not have the correct licence to tow a trailer....

Advice: Risks when agitating and spreading slurry
Advice: Risks when agitating and spreading slurry

Teagasc is reminding farmers of the risks involved when agitating and spreading slurry as the “challenging” start to 2024 has...

Gardaí investigate theft of quad bike in Cavan
Gardaí investigate theft of quad bike in Cavan

An Garda Síochána Cavan/Monaghan Division are investigating the alleged theft of a quad bike in Co. Cavan. Gardaí took to...

Dairy co-op announces partnership with mental health charity
Dairy co-op announces partnership with mental health charity

Ireland’s farmer-owned dairy and grain cooperative, Tirlán, and its employees has chosen Aware as its new charity partner. Tirlán’s network...

Almost €2.5m paid for the hay meadow measure in ACRES
Almost €2.5m paid for the hay meadow measure in ACRES

Almost €2.5 million has been paid to farmers as part of the hay meadow measure in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment...

Senator calls for ‘more determination’ for veterinary schools
Senator calls for ‘more determination’ for veterinary schools

Member of the Seanad Éireann, Senator Victor Boyhan, has called on the government to prioritise its plans to establish a...

Fire services called to fire in yard in Donegal
Fire services called to fire in yard in Donegal

Fire services were called out to a fire that occurred at Rossbracken, Co. Donegal yesterday (Wednesday, April 24). Letterkenny Fire...

Winners of 2024 Irish Cheese Awards announced
Winners of 2024 Irish Cheese Awards announced

The winners of the 2024 Irish Cheese Awards were announced this week at a ceremony hosted by CÁIS, the Association...

Public urged to ‘rethink’ the use of pesticides
Public urged to ‘rethink’ the use of pesticides

The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) is reminding users of any pesticide products, to consider their local...

Farming for Nature launches biodiversity mentorship programme
Farming for Nature launches biodiversity mentorship programme

Farming for Nature has launched it’s ‘Horse’s Mouth’ farmer-to-farmer mentorship programme for 2024.  The network aims to acknowledge and support...

Advice: Actions to take as weather improves
Advice: Actions to take as weather improves

With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across...

Tirlán and Baileys mark 50 years with launch of third academy
Tirlán and Baileys mark 50 years with launch of third academy

Tirlán and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur are celebrating 50 years in partnership by opening applications for their third successive Sustainable...

UFU brings consumers ‘behind the farm gate’ for beef week
UFU brings consumers ‘behind the farm gate’ for beef week

In honour of Great British Beef Week 2024, from Tuesday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 30, the Ulster Farmers’ Union...

DAERA reminds farmers of BPS Entitlement Transfer closing date
DAERA reminds farmers of BPS Entitlement Transfer closing date

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) announced today (Tuesday, April 23) that the 2024 Basic Payment Scheme...

ISPCA welcomes launch of ‘major’ campaign for dog owners
ISPCA welcomes launch of ‘major’ campaign for dog owners

The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) welcomes the launch of a national awareness campaign to remind...

DAERA releases opening dates for the EFS Higher Level
DAERA releases opening dates for the EFS Higher Level

The eighth tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level, is...