Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Senior News Journalist

Aisling O’Brien graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a masters in journalism and also holds a bachelor of arts from University College Cork (UCC). Since 2007, the Kerry native has worked in broadcast media, including Radio Kerry, where she presented the weekly farming show for six years. Aisling has won several awards for her work, including Best Radio Show at the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalism awards.

Man (80s) dies following quad bike accident on Achill Island

Rural Life

Man (80s) dies following quad bike accident on Achill Island

Gardaí are investigating after a man his 80s died in a single-vehicle collision while riding a quad bike on Achill...
Gardaí: Woman (50s) dies following incident in rural Sligo

Rural Life

Gardaí: Woman (50s) dies following incident in rural Sligo

Gardaí have confirmed that a woman in her 50s has died following a farm-related incident in Ballymote, Co. Sligo yesterday...
Gardaí investigating spate of GPS thefts in Wexford

Rural Life

Gardaí investigating spate of GPS thefts in Wexford

Gardaí have launched investigations following a spate of GPS thefts from farms in Co. Wexford in recent days. It is...
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme budget ‘in line’ with eligible calves

CAP / Schemes

Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme budget ‘in line’ with eligible calves

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the current budget for the Dairy Beef...
DAFM issues over €1.1m in TAMS payments

CAP / Schemes

DAFM issues over €1.1m in TAMS payments

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued over €1.1 million to farmers in payments under Targeted...
EU Commission discusses horse traceability with member states

Agri-Business

EU Commission discusses horse traceability with member states

The European Commission has reminded EU member states of their obligations when it comes to horse traceability. The commission met...
Eurostat: EU agricultural prices down in Q1 2024

Agri-Business

Eurostat: EU agricultural prices down in Q1 2024

Agricultural prices in the European Union for both outputs and inputs not related to investment declined in the first quarter...
DAFM: Over 25,000 applications for leasing entitlements

Agri-Business

DAFM: Over 25,000 applications for leasing entitlements

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that it received over 25,000 applications from...
Forestry Appeals Committee issued 101 decisions in 2023

Forestry

Forestry Appeals Committee issued 101 decisions in 2023

The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) published 101 appeal decisions relating to 66 licence decisions last year. The FAC is an...
LAWPRO urges community groups to apply for grants scheme

Rural Life

LAWPRO urges community groups to apply for grants scheme

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is encouraging community groups around the country to apply for funding under a €30,000...
TAMS reference costs review in second half of this year – minister

CAP / Schemes

TAMS reference costs review in second half of this year – minister

A review of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) reference costs for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme...
DAFM monitoring bovine TB vaccine trials ‘very closely’

Agri-Business

DAFM monitoring bovine TB vaccine trials ‘very closely’

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that trials on a bovine tuberculosis (TB) vaccine are...
Balancing payments issue to over 4,400 ACRES farmers

CAP / Schemes

Balancing payments issue to over 4,400 ACRES farmers

A second pay run is commencing this week in respect of balancing payments for farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment...
Farmers encouraged to have their say on EU agri state aid review

Agri-Business

Farmers encouraged to have their say on EU agri state aid review

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has reminded farmers about a public consultation which is currently underway...
Minister Humphreys expands Mountain Access Project

Rural Life

Minister Humphreys expands Mountain Access Project

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Thursday, June 27) announced the expansion of the Mountain Access...
Court: Farmer fined for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines

N.Ireland

Court: Farmer fined for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined in court for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines and failure to keep...
ICMSA: What does a ‘robust’ CAP budget mean?

Agri Politics

ICMSA: What does a ‘robust’ CAP budget mean?

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has sought clarity on the government’s position when it comes to the next...
CSO: 18% increase in theft in north-west region

Rural Life

CSO: 18% increase in theft in north-west region

There has been an 18% increase in theft and related offences in the north-west region, according to new data from...
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