Aisling Kiernan

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Aisling is from a farming background in Co. Longford. She holds a National Dip in Journalism & Media Communications from Griffith College Dublin and is currently working towards a BA (Hons) in Law at AIT. Aisling worked with the Longford News from 2006-2007 and then as a journalist with the Longford Leader from 2007-2018. She was nominated for a Local Ireland Media Award in 2017. Aisling has written on all aspects of farming and rural life in Co. Longford and across the midlands region.

‘This waste transfer station is in complete contradiction to what is being asked of us’
‘This waste transfer station is in complete contradiction to what is being asked of us’

The proposed construction of the Poolboy Waste Transfer Station on the outskirts of Ballinasloe has brought the community out in...

‘When it comes to plant food waste there is still a lot of work to do…’
‘When it comes to plant food waste there is still a lot of work to do…’

When it comes to plant food waste there is still a lot of work to do… More food waste is...

‘We want to look after people in Ballinasloe – we do not want to make them sick’
‘We want to look after people in Ballinasloe – we do not want to make them sick’

Ballinasloe is the beating heart of Ireland – it’s a gateway between the east and the west and part of...

Partnerships have ‘key role’ in agri sector’s renewable energy endeavours
Partnerships have ‘key role’ in agri sector’s renewable energy endeavours

As Ireland transitions to a low-carbon economy and society to meet its EU 2030 targets and moves towards carbon neutrality...

€2.4 billion paid out to farmers under forestry programmes since 1990
€2.4 billion paid out to farmers under forestry programmes since 1990

The current forestry programme is 100% exchequer funded and governed by rules set out under the ‘European Union Guidelines’ for...

Helping community groups to conserve and promote biodiversity
Helping community groups to conserve and promote biodiversity

On September 3, last, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht announced a contribution of €100,000 towards the Community...

UCD seminar hears that, globally, 30% of food is wasted every year
UCD seminar hears that, globally, 30% of food is wasted every year

Globally up to 30% of food is wasted either at domestic level or at the industrial processing level. Consumers may...

‘We want to optimise lairage capacity at Cherbourg’ – Minister Creed
‘We want to optimise lairage capacity at Cherbourg’ – Minister Creed

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has indicated this week that his officials are in “on-going...

‘We must transition in a way that is fair and equitable for communities’ – Troy
‘We must transition in a way that is fair and equitable for communities’ – Troy

A climate crisis is unfolding and the state must decarbonise and transition in a way that is not only sustainable...

‘Living within 5km of a waste facility is of extreme detriment to human health’
‘Living within 5km of a waste facility is of extreme detriment to human health’

There are numerous medical and scientific studies that show that living within 5km of a waste facility is of extreme...

‘We will have to change the habits of a lifetime to deal with the climate’
‘We will have to change the habits of a lifetime to deal with the climate’

Speaking on climate change in the Dáil last week, Minister for Communications, Climate and Environment, Richard Bruton, highlighted the “lack...

‘Ballinasloe Says No’ to waste transfer station in its town
‘Ballinasloe Says No’ to waste transfer station in its town

Over 2,000 objections from members of the public – in and around Ballinasloe – have been received by Galway County...

‘We are the greenest farmers in Ireland and we are the most punished…’
‘We are the greenest farmers in Ireland and we are the most punished…’

We are the greenest farmers in Ireland and we are the most punished. These were the sentiments expressed by suckler...

‘Mercosur will significantly reduce barriers to trade’ – Humphreys
‘Mercosur will significantly reduce barriers to trade’ – Humphreys

The Government committed to undertake full economic and environmental sustainability assessments of the Mercosur agreement. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise...

Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ as beef sector plunged into crisis
Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ as beef sector plunged into crisis

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has cautiously welcomed the beef agreement that was tabled after marathon talks last weekend. However,...

‘Forestry schemes are not working; mistakes were made…’
‘Forestry schemes are not working; mistakes were made…’

Last week, Teagasc indicated that Ireland is 4,000ha behind on its forestry targets. And while it is a contentious issue...

Sustainable and responsible living – from little seeds do acorns grow
Sustainable and responsible living – from little seeds do acorns grow

From little seeds do acorns grow – or so the old adage tells us, but it certainly rings true for...

‘Live exports have increased by 20% on this time last year’ – Minister Creed
‘Live exports have increased by 20% on this time last year’ – Minister Creed

In 2018, total live exports of cattle increased by over 30% – compared to 2017 – to 246,000 head. This...