Enda Farrell from Co. Longford has been announced as the 2019 Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year.
The announcement was made at an online virtual awards ceremony this evening (Monday, November 16).
Enda Farrell
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue congratulated the finalists, particularly Farrell, on the “brilliant achievement”.
“You and your families can be very proud of what you have achieved. I wish you well in your future careers,” the minister added.
‘Future leaders in Irish agriculture’
The first runner-up award went to Michael Kennedy, from Co. Limerick. Michael completed a Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming. He originally worked off-farm and, having expanded the dairy herd, made the decision to go full-time farming.
The second runner-up award went to Máire Keohane from Co. Cork. Máire completed the Level 6 Advanced Dairy Herd Management programme in Teagasc Clonakilty. She subsequently enrolled in the Teagasc Professional Dairy Diploma in Dairy Farm Management.
John Cahalan, chief commercial officer at FBD Insurance, said: “We are committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and their families.
“We are proud to be working with Teagasc on these awards for over 30 years to recognise and celebrate the outstanding students that complete their agricultural education each year. I congratulate all of the finalists and wish them every success.”
- Andrew Naughton, Co. Clare;
- David Crowe, Co. Clare;
- Jack Kingston, Co. Kildare;
- John O’Mahony, Co. Cork;
- Mark Drohan, Co. Waterford;
- Michael Cunnane, Co. Mayo;
- Michael Lavin, Co. Sligo;
- Patrick Prior, Co. Leitrim;
- Sarah Kearney, Co. Galway;
- Sean Quinlan, Co. Tipperary;
- Steven Ryan, Co. Galway.
Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc director said: “The 14 students recognised through these awards are the future leaders in Irish agriculture and I wish them well in their farming endeavours.”