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.

Decision on smoky coal ‘a victory for common sense’ – ICSA

Rural Life

Decision on smoky coal ‘a victory for common sense’ – ICSA

The Government’s decision not to impose a nationwide ban on smoky coal has been described as a “victory for common sense”...
Date set for IFA AGM following election conclusion

Agri Politics

Date set for IFA AGM following election conclusion

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has set a date for its 2020 AGM, which will see new president Tim Cullinan...
Creed ‘looks forward to working constructively’ with Cullinan

Agri Politics

Creed ‘looks forward to working constructively’ with Cullinan

Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has offered his congratulations to Tim Cullinan, who was elected...
Rushe elected as deputy president of the IFA

Agri Politics

Rushe elected as deputy president of the IFA

Brian Rushe has been elected as the next deputy president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), and will succeed outgoing...
Cullinan elected as next president of the IFA

Agri Politics

Cullinan elected as next president of the IFA

With additional reporting by Breifne O’Brien at the count centre in Castleknock Tim Cullinan has been elected as the next...
Recount called for IFA deputy presidential race

Agri Politics

Recount called for IFA deputy presidential race

A recount has been called in the race for deputy president for the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), following a difference...
IFA election: Cullinan ahead and Woods out after first count

Agri Politics

IFA election: Cullinan ahead and Woods out after first count

With additional reporting by Breifne O’Brien at the count centre in Castleknock Tim Cullinan is in the lead in the...
Prescriptions for antiparasitic medicine ‘a retrograde step’ – ICMSA

Agri-Business

Prescriptions for antiparasitic medicine ‘a retrograde step’ – ICMSA

The decision by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to introduce a requirement for prescriptions for antiparasitic veterinary medicine has...
FCI calls for ‘significant number’ of tree felling licences

Forestry

FCI calls for ‘significant number’ of tree felling licences

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors of Ireland (FCI) is calling for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Annual agricultural terms of trade down 3.6% to October

Agri-Business

Annual agricultural terms of trade down 3.6% to October

Agricultural terms of trade for the 12 months from October 2018 to the same month this year are down 3.6%,...
€850,000 funding announced for distilling and brewing research

Tillage

€850,000 funding announced for distilling and brewing research

The Government has made over €850,000 available for research into brewing and distilling, a move that has been welcomed by...
Gardaí ‘aware’ of potential tractor protest tomorrow

Agri Politics

Gardaí ‘aware’ of potential tractor protest tomorrow

Gardaí have said they are aware of a potential protest in Dublin city centre tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 17, amid...
More retailers on board for taskforce meeting – Beef Plan

Beef

More retailers on board for taskforce meeting – Beef Plan

The Beef Plan Movement has welcomed commitments from a number of retailers to attend the next sitting of the Beef...
TD welcomes ‘proactive approach’ of Aldi in beef issues

Beef

TD welcomes ‘proactive approach’ of Aldi in beef issues

A Fianna Fáil TD has welcomed the “proactive approach” of Aldi in relation to the beef price issue and the...
Major UN climate conference comes to ‘disappointing’ end

Environment

Major UN climate conference comes to ‘disappointing’ end

A major UN climate conference came to an end yesterday, Sunday, December 15, amid significant disagreement among countries and climate...
Irish milk prices still have ‘ground to make up’ – ICMSA

Dairy

Irish milk prices still have ‘ground to make up’ – ICMSA

The 1c/L increases in milk price offerings from Kerry and Glanbia have been described as “very welcome” by the Irish...
Creed convergence decision risks ‘permanent damage’ – INHFA

CAP / Schemes

Creed convergence decision risks ‘permanent damage’ – INHFA

The decision by Minister Michael Creed to put internal convergence on hold for the transitional period of the Common Agricultural...
Status Red wind warning issued for Kerry

Environment

Status Red wind warning issued for Kerry

A Status Red weather warning for wind has been issued for Co. Kerry, which will see some gusts in excess of...