Maeve Hennessy

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Maeve is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in geography and linguistics at University of Limerick (UL) with a particular interest in earth science. She is a native of Co. Laois, having come from a sheep and suckler farm. She has gained experience working in the food and drinks industry as well as a farm shop and is a big sporting fan having been selected as vice-captain of her local camogie team in 2022.

UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools
UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with Twinkl to help primary school children understand what happens on farms,...

Stocking rate effects on cow performance and silage stocks
Stocking rate effects on cow performance and silage stocks

Dairy specialist for Teagasc, Martina Gormley, has said that with milk supply down on many farms, farmers must focus on...

CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell
CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has put together its management tips for farmers as slurry tanks...

Rural crime: ‘Farmers should not be living in fear’ – MP
Rural crime: ‘Farmers should not be living in fear’ – MP

The Westminster spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Carla Lockhart MP has raised her concerns at the rising incidence...

ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up
ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up

Theresa Sheehy from Co. Limerick recently completed the Accelerating the Creation Of Rural Nascent Start-ups (ACORNS) programme to help further...

National Hedgerow Week: Celebrate the benefits
National Hedgerow Week: Celebrate the benefits

National Hedgerow Week, which commences on Monday, May 6, is a week to “celebrate all the benefits” a hedgerow can...

Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating
Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating

The National Youth Council of Ireland has found that seven out of 10 Irish people aged 18-24 were contemplating emigrating....

‘One claim per household’ under turf-cutting scheme – Noonan
‘One claim per household’ under turf-cutting scheme – Noonan

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Malcolm Noonan has stated that one compensation claim...

How to target ‘high-quality silage’ for sheep farms this winter – specialist
How to target ‘high-quality silage’ for sheep farms this winter – specialist

Sheep specialist at Teagasc, Damian Costello, shared key advice to ensure that there is enough “high-quality silage” produced for sheep...

Key is to ‘focus on maximising cows’ daily grass intake’ – CAFRE
Key is to ‘focus on maximising cows’ daily grass intake’ – CAFRE

It is important to keep a constant supply of high-quality grass in front of a dairy herd, according to advice...

‘When are fuel prices going to stop soaring?’ – TD
‘When are fuel prices going to stop soaring?’ – TD

Sligo-Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin has told the Dáil that if the government goes ahead with the rise of fuel prices...

RSA ‘Time to Talk’ campaign urges drivers to think before driving
RSA ‘Time to Talk’ campaign urges drivers to think before driving

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving habits in...

Should farmers ‘bulk up’ silage during the first cut?
Should farmers ‘bulk up’ silage during the first cut?

Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...

Bird flu contaminated milk causes deaths of cats in US
Bird flu contaminated milk causes deaths of cats in US

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has revealed that domestic cats died from Highly Pathogenic...

HSE advises people to be ‘tick aware’ as summer approaches
HSE advises people to be ‘tick aware’ as summer approaches

The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is offering practical advice on how to be “tick aware”, to mark ‘Tick...

CHI urges parents to ‘never allow’ children near lawnmowers
CHI urges parents to ‘never allow’ children near lawnmowers

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has urged parents / guardians to not allow their children near lawnmowers unsupervised or to ride...

Gardaí to prosecute driver towing trailer without correct licence
Gardaí to prosecute driver towing trailer without correct licence

An Garda Síochána for Laois/Offaly district stopped a driver who did not have the correct licence to tow a trailer....

Advice: Risks when agitating and spreading slurry
Advice: Risks when agitating and spreading slurry

Teagasc is reminding farmers of the risks involved when agitating and spreading slurry as the “challenging” start to 2024 has...