Kathleen O'Sullivan

Kathleen O

News Journalist

Kathleen has recently graduated from University of Limerick with a degree in Journalism with Law, ending her studies with a nomination for Journalist of the Year in the National Student Media Awards 2020. She has done stints with the Independent and the Kerryman newspaper. Kathleen comes from a farming background, growing up on a beef farm in Co. Kerry.

Macra Young Farmer of the Year 2020 announced

Rural Life

Macra Young Farmer of the Year 2020 announced

This morning (Saturday, November 28) it was announced that Galway farmer Dara Killeen is this year’s FBD Macra Young Farmer...
N and P Statements to October 31 available online

Beef

N and P Statements to October 31 available online

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that interim Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N and P Statements)...
Wind farm operators ordered to disclose turbine data to nearby residents

Environment

Wind farm operators ordered to disclose turbine data to nearby residents

Wind farm operators have been ordered by the High Court to disclose raw wind farm data and other records to...
Funding made available for research on preventing spread of Covid-19 in meat plants

Beef

Funding made available for research on preventing spread of Covid-19 in meat plants

From December 1, funding will be made available to hire researchers to work with state agencies and meat plant operators...
Government introduces accelerated tax relief on farm safety equipment

Agri-Business

Government introduces accelerated tax relief on farm safety equipment

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has today (Friday, November 27) confirmed that he is to bring a Report Stage Amendment...
Brexit: Survey reveals ‘worrying lack of customs preparedness’ of companies

Agri-Business

Brexit: Survey reveals ‘worrying lack of customs preparedness’ of companies

New survey results have revealed a “worrying lack of customs preparedness” of Irish companies ahead of the end of the...
Fear of vulture funds ‘is making people ill’ – Mattie McGrath

Agri-Business

Fear of vulture funds ‘is making people ill’ – Mattie McGrath

The fear of vulture funds is making people ill, according to independent TD Mattie McGrath. Speaking to AgriLand, the deputy said...
To all the junior farmers…it has been confirmed that Santa will be coming to Ireland

Rural Life

To all the junior farmers…it has been confirmed that Santa will be coming to Ireland

We could dwell on the disappointments of this past year, or focus on how full of hope the people of...
Social Democrats’ bill to defund greyhound racing ‘falls at the first hurdle’

Rural Life

Social Democrats’ bill to defund greyhound racing ‘falls at the first hurdle’

The Social Democrats’ bill to defund the Irish greyhound racing industry fell “at the first hurdle” last night (Wednesday, November...
Man arrested in connection with attempted armed robbery of rural post office

Rural Life

Man arrested in connection with attempted armed robbery of rural post office

Gardaí have arrested a man in his early 60s in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a post office...
Buy local and support small businesses this ‘Green Friday’

Rural Life

Buy local and support small businesses this ‘Green Friday’

The Green Party is urging people to shop locally and support small businesses this Christmas, and to make this ‘Black...
Public consultation launched on Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme

Environment

Public consultation launched on Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien have announced the opening of public consultation in relation...
MRCI report on meat plants: ‘Unfortunately, none of this information surprises SIPTU’

Beef

MRCI report on meat plants: ‘Unfortunately, none of this information surprises SIPTU’

Representatives of trade union SIPTU have called on the government to immediately introduce key changes relating to workplace safety in...
‘Significant pressures on the environment’ have arisen from Food Wise 2025 – EPA

Environment

‘Significant pressures on the environment’ have arisen from Food Wise 2025 – EPA

The “significant pressures on the environment as a result of agriculture growth resulting from Food Wise 2025 need to be...
62% of migrant meat plant workers say they have felt discriminated against

Beef

62% of migrant meat plant workers say they have felt discriminated against

62% of meat plant workers said they have felt discriminated against, according to new data published by the Migrant Rights...
‘The industry has become a financial basket case’ – Motion on greyhound industry funding

Rural Life

‘The industry has become a financial basket case’ – Motion on greyhound industry funding

The Irish greyhound industry “has become a financial basket case”, according to Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns. The Social Democrats...
Overall quality of Ireland’s environment is ‘not what it should be’ – EPA

Environment

Overall quality of Ireland’s environment is ‘not what it should be’ – EPA

The overall quality of Ireland’s environment is “not what it should be” and the outlook is “not optimistic”, according to...
Bill introduced to implement ‘sensible regulations’ for wind farm developments

Environment

Bill introduced to implement ‘sensible regulations’ for wind farm developments

The Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2020 was introduced in the Dáil this afternoon (Tuesday, November 24) with the aim of...