Seamus Holland Nuffield Scholar 2009

Seamus Holland

A dairy farmer from Durrow, Co Laois, he is actively involved in the ‘Acorn’ discussion group. He has been chairman and held other officer positions in his local branch of IFA. He was also an active member of Macra na Feirme. Seamus raised…
Shane Delahunt Nuffield Scholar 2009 Profile Picture

Shane Delahunt

A stud farmer from Co Wicklow, Shane has a series of qualifications in Equine studies from colleges in the UK and the Netherlands. He operates a pedigree beef, sport horse and forestry enterprise. His study aimed to explore how stud books…
Brian Reidy Nuffield Scholar 2009 Profile Picture

Brian Reidy

Brian Reidy is a dairy farmer from Co Sligo. Having gained his Green Cert qualifications in agriculture, then completed the Farm Apprenticeship farm management course. Brian leased the family dairy farm, and expanded the herd significantly.…
Derek McCabe Nuffield Scholar 2009 Profile Picture

Derek McCabe

Derek is a Civil Engineer from Co Cavan, who was reared on a dairy farm. He purchased land and built up a beef fattening business. He also breeds Irish Draught horses. Subsequently he acquired additional parcels of land and built up a forestry…
Tadhg Buckley 2009 Scholar Profile Picture

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…