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Teagasc at BTYSTE: In the clover
Teagasc at BTYSTE: In the clover Teagasc is at the virtual BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2022. Teagasc Researchers Catriona Boyle and Deirdre Hennessy bring us this article on Clover research in Teagasc as part of the event this week. Find out about the Teagasc prize awarded and visit the […]
10 January 2022
Monaghan farmers lead the way on organics
0 Monaghan farmers lead the way on organics Beef and tillage organic enterprises are thriving in the county. Elaine Leavy, Organic Specialist and Drystock Advisors Jane McConnon & Shane Filan meet two farmers, one in beef the other in tillage, who tell their organic story from initial conversion through to a new and […]
7 January 2022
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021 TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. The Autumn/Winter 2021 issue of TResearch magazine brings a new look. We’ve put the people who carry out our cutting-edge research front and centre. Download the publication […]
31 December 2021
Unearthing a medieval town
Unearthing a medieval town For the final Map of the Month of the year 2021, we take a closer look the abandoned town of Newtown near Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny, which according to local legend is the resting place of St. Nicholas. This map by Daniel O’Mahony, Walsh Scholar looks at how […]
29 December 2021
Meet ISH Young Breeder Amy McCarthy
Meet ISH Young Breeder Amy McCarthy Amy is from Kiltegan in Co. Wicklow, she grew up with a keen interest in ponies and horses from an early age, owning her first pony ‘Buttercup’ at the age of four and hasn’t looked back since. Amy progressed through the pony ranks, represented Ireland on […]
28 December 2021
Meet Michelle an ISH Young Breeder
Meet Michelle an ISH Young Breeder Michelle hails from Sandyford in Dublin, her Mum Bernadette’s family lived not far away in Glencullen. Michelle first started riding at six years of age. Her Mum’s cousin loaned her a very nice retired show hunter pony who had previously suffered a tendon injury and could […]
21 December 2021
Meet Melissa – an ISH young breeder
Meet Melissa – an ISH young breeder Melissa Glynn is from Crannaghmore Stables, Co. Roscommon where showing at agricultural shows, selling at auctions and from the farm gate were part of her early education, including riding & pony camps. Melissa says the Young Breeders Programme opened a network of connections & opportunities […]
14 December 2021
What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel
What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel Complex patterns in geographic data and maps can tell us much about our lives today and in the future. This article “What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel” by Jesko Zimmermann, David Meredith and Rob O’Hara, Teagasc, […]
30 November 2021
Meet Sarah – an ISH young breeder
Meet Sarah – an ISH young breeder Sarah Brashaw lives near Newtownards, Co. Down where she has a yard of ten competition equines ranging from performance and show Connemara Ponies to show horses and cobs, young event horses and breeding stock at Ringcreevy Stud. Find out how she benefited from the ISH […]
28 November 2021
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder Nicole Groyer grew up in Naul, North Co. Dublin surrounded by animals and horses on her grandfather’s farm. Her interest in horses began from an early age when her mother took Nicole to local agricultural shows, hunts and annually visited the RDS Dublin Horse Show. […]
19 November 2021