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.

Emissions from agriculture decreased by 3.9% in 2019

Environment

Emissions from agriculture decreased by 3.9% in 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today (Friday, November 20) published its provisional greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland for 2019. The...
Cancelling ag students’ work placements due to Covid-19 ‘would be the last resort’

Rural Life

Cancelling ag students’ work placements due to Covid-19 ‘would be the last resort’

Cancelling work placements for students on agricultural courses in third-level institutions due to Covid-19 has been considered “the last resort”....
Derrybrien wind farm ‘financial scandal must be addressed urgently’ – Sinn Féin

Environment

Derrybrien wind farm ‘financial scandal must be addressed urgently’ – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus and Galway East spokesperson Louis O’Hara have criticised the “ongoing financial scandal of taxpayers’ money...
Meenbog landslide recognised as ‘significant pollution event’ while second wind farm is proposed for the area

Environment

Meenbog landslide recognised as ‘significant pollution event’ while second wind farm is proposed for the area

The Green Party has said it is “deeply concerned” over the peat slippage near the Meenbog Wind Farm, as it...
Geothermal energy can ‘contribute to decarbonisation’ in Ireland – report

Environment

Geothermal energy can ‘contribute to decarbonisation’ in Ireland – report

New developments in geoscience and technology mean geothermal energy is “no longer limited to volcanic areas of the world, but...
First meeting of new ‘forestry policy group’ to take place tomorrow – Hackett

Forestry

First meeting of new ‘forestry policy group’ to take place tomorrow – Hackett

The first meeting of a new ‘forestry policy group’ will take place tomorrow (Thursday, November 19) according to Minister of...
Commission approves €280 million for over 120 new LIFE projects

Environment

Commission approves €280 million for over 120 new LIFE projects

The European Commission has approved an investment package of more than €280 million from the EU budget for over 120 new LIFE...
Theft of dogs worth €150,000 ‘underscores need for tougher sentencing’

Rural Life

Theft of dogs worth €150,000 ‘underscores need for tougher sentencing’

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín has cited the Garda seizure of 32 stolen dogs worth over €150,000 as “underscoring the need...
‘Precipitous’ drop in cattle and milk prices if no-deal Brexit prevails – McNamara

Agri Politics

‘Precipitous’ drop in cattle and milk prices if no-deal Brexit prevails – McNamara

Independent TD Michael McNamara said he expects a “precipitous” drop in cattle and milk prices if a no-deal Brexit prevails....
New Aurivo chairman and vice chairman announced

Agri-Business

New Aurivo chairman and vice chairman announced

Aurivo has today (Tuesday, November 17) announced the elections of Raymond Barlow as chairman and Cathal Garvey as vice chairman...
MacManus ‘demands BEAM scheme participants get the support they need’

Beef

MacManus ‘demands BEAM scheme participants get the support they need’

MEP Chris MacManus said he “demands BEAM [Beef Exceptional Aid Measure] scheme participants get the support they need”. The Sinn...
Recall of prepared parsnip products due to possible presence of sulphur dioxide

Rural Life

Recall of prepared parsnip products due to possible presence of sulphur dioxide

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of Ready Chef batches of prepared parsnip products and...
Meenbog peat slippage will have ‘significant impact on Source to Tap project’

Environment

Meenbog peat slippage will have ‘significant impact on Source to Tap project’

The Meenbog landslide will have a “significant impact” on a project designed to pilot sustainable catchment management activities to improve...
Sinn Féin motion: ‘Cross-party support required to save lives from quads and scramblers’

Rural Life

Sinn Féin motion: ‘Cross-party support required to save lives from quads and scramblers’

Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly has called for cross-party support for the Sinn Féin motion on protecting communities from quads...
Minister must provide avian flu compensation cover for poultry farmers – Carthy

Pig/Poultry

Minister must provide avian flu compensation cover for poultry farmers – Carthy

Deputy Matt Carthy has called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to ensure that either “adequate insurance cover or a...
Over 656 million eggs sold in Ireland in the last year

Rural Life

Over 656 million eggs sold in Ireland in the last year

New consumer data from Bord Bia has revealed that over 656 million eggs have been sold in Ireland in the...
Dairy-focused virtual trade mission to Southeast Asia to be held in coming weeks

Agri-Business

Dairy-focused virtual trade mission to Southeast Asia to be held in coming weeks

A dairy-focused trade mission to Southeast Asia will be hosted in the coming weeks, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Rollover of Sheep Welfare Scheme important for new entrants – IFA

Sheep

Rollover of Sheep Welfare Scheme important for new entrants – IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee chairman Sean Dennehy has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture...