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.

‘Will there be financial compensation for sheep culled’- deputy

Agri Politics

‘Will there be financial compensation for sheep culled’- deputy

The Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane, has asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, if...
Kildalton College wins challenge day on home soil

Rural Life

Kildalton College wins challenge day on home soil

Kildalton College in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny was the host for the 2024 Macra and Teagasc Colleges Challenges Day yesterday (Wednesday,...
MEP’s survey shows strong demand to continue using cash

Rural Life

MEP’s survey shows strong demand to continue using cash

Sinn Féin MEP, Chris MacManus has said that according to a survey he conducted, the desire to continue using cash...
AgriSearch to hold webinar on red clover establishment

N.Ireland

AgriSearch to hold webinar on red clover establishment

A webinar with advice on how to successfully establish red clover silage swards will take place later this month. It...
TUS Athlone celebrates 20 years of veterinary nursing

Veterinary

TUS Athlone celebrates 20 years of veterinary nursing

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone campus marked a significant milestone this month, as it celebrated two decades of...
Scholarship for brewing and distilling science course announced

Rural Life

Scholarship for brewing and distilling science course announced

The Irish Whiskey Association has announced that it is sponsoring a scholarship place for the next intake of Maynooth University’s...
CSO: Milk price decreased by 27.5% in 2023

Agri-Business

CSO: Milk price decreased by 27.5% in 2023

Dairy farmers were hit with a 27.5% drop in milk price in 2023 when compared to the previous year, according...
CSO: Disposable income below average in most rural counties

Rural Life

CSO: Disposable income below average in most rural counties

The disposable income in most rural counties is below the state average, according to the latest data from the Central...
VAT refund for farm equipment has become a ‘pig’s ear’

Agri Politics

VAT refund for farm equipment has become a ‘pig’s ear’

The government has been accused of making a ‘pig’s ear’ of the issue of VAT refunds for farm equipment. Aontú...
Gardaí investigating sheep killed in Co. Laois dog attack

Sheep

Gardaí investigating sheep killed in Co. Laois dog attack

Gardaí investigations are ongoing for a number of sheep killed during a dog attack in the Emo area of Portlaoise,...
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