Megan O'Brien

Megan O

News Journalist

Megan studied at the Technological University of Dublin where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She previously won the Science Foundation Ireland prize for work around agtech and food tech at the Student Media Awards. Megan comes from a rural background in Kildare and has a keen interest in agri-business and agtech, as well as sustainable agriculture.

Report: Renovation in rural areas often financially unviable

Agri-Business

Report: Renovation in rural areas often financially unviable

A new report has shown that while demand for refurbishment properties is particularly strong in rural counties, the cost of...
Farmers invited to information events on Galway-Athlone greenway

Agri-Business

Farmers invited to information events on Galway-Athlone greenway

The project team behind the new Galway to Athlone cycleway has urged farmers, landowners, cyclists and other community members to...
Mayo Men’s Sheds team up to protect water and biodiversity

Rural Life

Mayo Men’s Sheds team up to protect water and biodiversity

Lough Carra Group Water Scheme (GWS) has teamed up with a number of the Irish Men’s Sheds across Co. Mayo...
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme ‘sending mixed messages’ – ICMSA

CAP / Schemes

Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme ‘sending mixed messages’ – ICMSA

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been accused of sending mixed messages on the National Dairy...
IPCC: Barriers remain to climate action in agri food sectors

Environment

IPCC: Barriers remain to climate action in agri food sectors

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has outlined that agriculture could be central to climate...
‘Heartbroken’ farm family fears the worst if greenway goes ahead

Rural Life

‘Heartbroken’ farm family fears the worst if greenway goes ahead

The deeds to a portion of land that the old Mallow to Dungarvan railway line once ran through are sitting...
Irish company Silicate wins in global climate tech challenge

Agri-Business

Irish company Silicate wins in global climate tech challenge

Irish company Silicate Carbon, which uses concrete to sequester carbon on farms, has been named a winner of the THRIVE...
Senator calls for proposals in solar report to be introduced promptly

Rural Life

Senator calls for proposals in solar report to be introduced promptly

Senator Victor Boyhan has stated that he “strongly endorses” the agriculture committee’s report on solar energy on farms, and said...
Council to act on dog control laws after meeting with sheep group

Sheep

Council to act on dog control laws after meeting with sheep group

Co. Wicklow’s urban-based county councillors’ eyes were opened last week after they met with the Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners’ Association...
Irish rugby legend asks people to kick drink-driving this weekend

Rural Life

Irish rugby legend asks people to kick drink-driving this weekend

Former Irish International rugby player Tommy Bowe has called on motorists to kick drink-driving to touch this St. Patrick’s Day...
Arla invests €2.9m in major solar power plant in Poland

Dairy

Arla invests €2.9m in major solar power plant in Poland

Multinational dairy company Arla Foods has opened a new solar power plant in Tychowo, Poland, which will produce 1,620MW/h of...
Cuts to milk prices labelled ‘disappointing’ as input costs rise

Dairy

Cuts to milk prices labelled ‘disappointing’ as input costs rise

The continued cuts to milk prices by a number of co-ops are not only disappointing but also unsustainable for dairy...
Rural TDs call for emergency aid package for Irish farmers

Rural Life

Rural TDs call for emergency aid package for Irish farmers

The Rural Independent Group of TDs has called on the government to acknowledge the rising costs of inputs, and come...
Russia willing to extend Black Sea grain deal for 60 days only

Rural Life

Russia willing to extend Black Sea grain deal for 60 days only

Russia has signalled that it is willing to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is due to end on...
Ireland to host World Ploughing Contest in 2037

Tillage

Ireland to host World Ploughing Contest in 2037

Ireland is set to host the World Ploughing Contest in 2037, general secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation (WPO) and...
RSA: Driving conditions to be at their worst between 6am and 10am

Rural Life

RSA: Driving conditions to be at their worst between 6am and 10am

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned that weather conditions are set to cause hazardous driving conditions tomorrow morning (Friday,...
€40,000 announced for repairs to historic farmhouses

Rural Life

€40,000 announced for repairs to historic farmhouses

A number of historic farmhouses around Ireland will receive more than €40,000 to carry out repairs and thatching works under...
‘Huge frustration’ expressed at Sinn Féin meeting for farm families

Rural Life

‘Huge frustration’ expressed at Sinn Féin meeting for farm families

“Huge frustration” was expressed by those who attended a public meeting in Cootehill this week about the lack of resolve...