David Fennelly Nuffield Scholar 2023

David Fennelly

David Fennelly, Dairy Farmer, Laois David Fennelly from Emo in County Laois is a full-time dairy farmer in partnership with his parents. As part of his Nuffield Scholarship, David will explore alternative, swards, inputs, and grazing strategies,…
Brian McCarthy_2021_Nuffield_Scholar

Brian McCarthy

Brian McCarthy is a 2021 Nuffield Scholar. His topic is “Regenerative Agriculture Practices in an Urban Environment Which Reconnects People With The Source Of Their Food”. He feels that by having a tangible link for consumers in an urban…

Alison Holmes

Alison grew up on a family run mixed enterprise farm in Laois and has always been actively involved in farming. Currently she farms in partnership with her father, Brian. She is also heavily involved in local Macra na Feirme and IFA organisations.…

Patrick O’Meara – Treasurer

Patrick O'Meara is married to Siobhan and grew up on mixed enterprise farm (sheep, beef & tillage) in Tipperary. He took over the farm in 2006 and in 2014 he converted the farm to dairying. Since converting Patrick has expanded his dairy…

Karol Kissane

Karol grew up on a suckler farm in Asdee in North Kerry. He worked away from the farm for 10 years in Banking and Financial Services where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor. Karol is married to Caroline and they…
Tadhg Buckley 2009 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Tadhg Buckley

Tadhg is a 2007 Scholar and is currently Director of Policy and Chief Economist in the Irish Farmers Association, a role he took up in December 2020. He was previously Head of Agriculture in AIB Bank, and before that he was an Agricultural Adviser…

Seamus Quigley

Seamus Quigley is a Dairy Farmer from Nenagh Co Tipperary.  Inherited a small farm with no stock or milk quota.   Expanded through leasing & partnerships.  Currently operating on two milking platforms in Co Galway with expanded Home…
Catherine Lascurettes Executive Secretary Nuffield Ireland & 2000 Nuffield Scholar

Catherine Lascurettes – Executive Secretary

Catherine Lascurettes is Executive Sectretary of Nuffield Ireland, appointed in November 2021. Catherine, a 2000 Nuffield Scholar, was born, raised and educated in the Hautes Pyrénées, South West France, and did an international trade and…
Grainne Dwyer Nuffield Ireland Scholar 1999

Grainne Dwyer – Chairperson Nuffield Ireland

Grainne Dwyer is currently Chairperson of Nuffield Ireland. Grainne is an experienced communications and events professional and has worked for many years in this capacity in the agriculture and animal health sectors. Grainne worked for several…