Charles O'Donnell

Charles O

News Journalist

Charles studied History and Politics, and later Journalism, at NUI Galway between 2011 and 2016. He has had stints with the Sunday Business Post and DMG Media Ireland. Charles has a farming background, growing up on a suckler herd farm in east Co. Clare.

New information to be included in milk price announcements

Dairy

New information to be included in milk price announcements

New information is to be included in dairy processor milk prices from now on in line with EU rules, Dairy...
‘Harsher consequences’ for dog owners needed – senator

Sheep

‘Harsher consequences’ for dog owners needed – senator

A  Fianna Fáil senator has joined the political calls for action in relation to dog attacks on sheep, saying that...
Bord Bia launches digital services to promote e-commerce in agri-food

Agri-Business

Bord Bia launches digital services to promote e-commerce in agri-food

Bord Bia has launched a suite of digital services under its ‘Think Digital’ programme to promote e-commerce among the food,...
RSA issues road safety warning as temperatures dip

Rural Life

RSA issues road safety warning as temperatures dip

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning to drivers and road users, as temperatures drop over the coming...
Concerns over lack of farmer representation on TB Forum’s science group

Beef

Concerns over lack of farmer representation on TB Forum’s science group

Following a meeting of the TB Stakeholder Forum yesterday (Thursday, February 4), concerns have been raised over a lack of...
Met Éireann issues weather advisory as temperatures drop

Environment

Met Éireann issues weather advisory as temperatures drop

Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for the whole country that will be in effect for four days, starting...
Rural affairs minister highlights dog owner responsibilities

Rural Life

Rural affairs minister highlights dog owner responsibilities

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has highlighted the responsibilities of dog owners, particularly during lambing season....
Cahill slams peat imports ‘from other side of the continent’

Environment

Cahill slams peat imports ‘from other side of the continent’

TD Jackie Cahill yesterday (Thursday, February 4) rebuked the decision to shut down peat production in Ireland while importing peat...
Contractors call for extension of hedge maintenance period

Rural Life

Contractors call for extension of hedge maintenance period

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is being called on to extend the current open period for the...
Man dies in Sligo after collision with Jeep

Rural Life

Man dies in Sligo after collision with Jeep

A man has died after the car he was driving collided with a Jeep in Co. Sligo yesterday (Thursday, February...
Very cold conditions in store over coming days

Environment

Very cold conditions in store over coming days

The coming days will become progressively colder, hitting as low as 1° daytime temperature, according to Met Éireann. Most parts...
Taoiseach’s office receives letter calling for ‘independent meat regulator’

Beef

Taoiseach’s office receives letter calling for ‘independent meat regulator’

The office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been sent a letter calling for the creation of an “independent meat regulator”....
IFA dairy committee chair Tom Phelan to step down

Agri Politics

IFA dairy committee chair Tom Phelan to step down

Tom Phelan, the chairperson of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) Dairy Committee, has told the committee that he is to...
Rosslare livestock capacity reduced after Stena Line changes

Agri-Business

Rosslare livestock capacity reduced after Stena Line changes

The capacity for the shipping of livestock from Rosslare Port has been reduced after Stena Line changed the ship that...
Farmers to be given choice on BEAM reference period

Beef

Farmers to be given choice on BEAM reference period

Farmers who are currently on track to meet the 5% livestock manure nitrogen reduction requirement under the Beef Exceptional Aid...
Commission: Decision to change BEAM dates is government responsibility

Beef

Commission: Decision to change BEAM dates is government responsibility

The European Commission has replied to a letter from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and told...
ICMSA expects milk price rise on back of Asian demand

Dairy

ICMSA expects milk price rise on back of Asian demand

Citing demand from Asia for milk powders, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said today (Wednesday, February 3)...
€100 million fund will ‘drive diversification in dairy industry’ – DII

Dairy

€100 million fund will ‘drive diversification in dairy industry’ – DII

The effort to diversify produce in the dairy processing sector will benefit from the €100 million capital investment programme for...