John Geraghty Nuffield Scholar 2003

John Geraghty

John Geraghty is from Kilsheelan, near Carrick-on-Suir, in Co Tipperary. He holds both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Agricultural Science from University College Dublin (UCD), and a diploma in Tropical Agriculture and Rural Sociology from…

John Fagan

John runs a sheep and beef farm, with the main focus on sheep near Mullingar in Co Westmeath. He graduated from UCD with a degree in Agri-business and Business Development. He has served on the Council of the Irish Grassland Society. His farm…
Tomas Horgan Nuffield Scholar 2002

Thomas Horgan

Thomas and his wife, Michelle, have been involved in the education sector since 2004 and are Directors of Infinity English College which is a leading provider of Activity Camps and Junior English language programmes in Ireland with a campus…

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…
Margaret Fingleton Nuffield Scholar 2001

Margaret Fingleton

From Co Laois, Margaret is a lecturer and tutor in TUDublin in the School of Law, Languages and Social Sciences. Margaret has worked in the statutory and voluntary social care sector and has experience in residential and community care, youth…
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…
Martin O'Keeffe Nuffield Scholar 2000

Martin O’Keeffe

Martin O’Keeffe is a 2000 Nuffield Scholar from Banteer in Co Cork. He is an Agricultural Officer in the Department of Agriculture. He farms with his family running a dairy and beef enterprise. He was Chairman of North Cork Co-op Creameries…
Jer Bergin 1999 Nuffield Ireland Scholar.

Jer Bergin

A beef, tillage and sheep farmer from Ballacolla, Co Laois, he is married to Margaret. He has been actively involved in the Irish Farmers Association for many years, and has held the positions of Treasurer, chairman of the Livestock Committee,…
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…

John Finlay

Beef & tillage Farmer, Former chairman of Laois IFA, member of IFA Livestock Committee and Environmental Committee, and actively involved in local community projects and local politics. Chairman of the Glenbarrow Producers Group. Works for…