David Scallan 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

David Scallan

David Scallan is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ballymurn, Co. Wexford, where he farms in partnership with his parents and brother. David Scallan is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. He graduated from Kildalton College with a Level…
Kenny McCauley 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Kenny McCauley

Leitrim native Kenny McCauley is the founder of McCauley Wood Fuels Ltd, one of Ireland’s longest-established biomass producers. Kenny McCauley is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. Based on the family farm near Mohill, the business processes…
Paula McCooey 2026 Nuffield Scholar

Paula McCooey

Paula McCooey is a poultry specialist from County Monaghan with over a decade of experience in the poultry sector. Paula McCooey is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. After graduating from UCD in 2014 with a BSc in Animal and Crop Production,…
Conor Hogan 2026 Nuffiled Ireland Scholar

Conor Hogan

Conor Hogan is from a beef farm in North Tipperary and leads the People in Dairy Programme at Teagasc Moorepark. Conor Horgan is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. He graduated from UCD with a BAgrSc in Dairy Business (2018) and completed…
John Donlon 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

John Donlon

John Donlon, a veterinary surgeon from East Clare, specialises in cattle health and welfare, with a focus on calves. Joh Donlon is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. After earning his veterinary degree from UCD in 2018, he completed a production…
Majella McCafferty 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Majella McCafferty

Majella McCafferty, from Leitrim farming stock and Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC). Majella’s role advocates on behalf of Irish dairy farmers, working to bridge the gap between consumer understanding and the practices…
Zoe McKay 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Zoe McKay

Zoe McKay, dairy farming with her partner in Mayo and Assistant Professor at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.  As a 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholar, Zoe’s research topic “Future Grasslands for Climate Adaptation: What are the…
Seamus McMenamin 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Seamus McMenamin

Seamus McMenamin, from a sheep and suckler farm in West Tyrone and Sector Manager for Sheep meat and Livestock at Bord Bia. Seamus was brought up on a suckler and sheep farm in Castlederg, West Tyrone and this instilled in him a passion for…
Marina Conway 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholar

Marina Conway

Marina Conway, forester from Sligo and former CEO of Western Forestry Co-op. Marina from Co.Sligo is a well-known voice and strong female leader in forestry in Ireland. During her tenure in Western Forestry Co-op, she established Ireland's…
Niall Hurson Nuffield Scholar 2024

Niall Hurson

Niall Hurson, 2024 Nuffield Ireland Scholar, Suckler Farmer and Journalist, Monaghan Niall Hurson grew up on a small suckler farm in Smithborough, Co Monaghan, and spends most of his weekends there farming. Since graduating from UCD with…