Caitríona
E: cmorrissey@farmersjournal.ie
T: 085-7192155
Caitríona Morrissey is news editor of the Irish Farmers Journal. Caitríona holds a BAgrSc honours degree in Animal Science from University College Dublin and hails from a farming background in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary. Her home farm is a mixed farm, including dairy, tillage and store cattle. She is a former winner of the prestigious Guild of Agricultural Journalists “The Bull” award and an International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) award winner. An avid fan of equestrian sports, Caitríona breeds and produces sport horses.
Caitríona Morrissey on 12 May 2021
Farming cannot be scapegoated in climate debate – McConalogue
The minister said he echoed and supported An Taoiseach’s comments on the ongoing An Taisce and Glanbia court battle.
Caitríona Morrissey on 12 May 2021
In Pictures: our favourite readers’ farming photos
Check out these great photos sent in by readers from across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 10 May 2021
An Taisce move will hurt Ireland’s reputation – Glanbia
This would be bad for farmers, bad for rural communities and would hurt Ireland’s reputation internationally, Glanbia chair John Murphy has said.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 May 2021
Methane reduction is most cost-effective way to cut global warming – UN
A new United Nations report highlights the three areas where methane can be cut to reduce further global warming: fossil fuels, waste and agriculture.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 May 2021
Rainfall warning for Cork and Waterford
Significant downpours are expected for the two counties.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 May 2021
Desktop TB valuations would be ‘ludicrous’ - ICSA
A new report commissioned by the Department of Agriculture has promoted a new system of valuations for TB reactors.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 May 2021
Cull of deer needed in west Waterford – councillor
Growing deer numbers are being blamed by some farmers for a rise in TB cases.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 May 2021
Tipperary farmer overjoyed as stolen heifers recovered
Seven heifers missing since Friday were found in a laneway on Sunday night in suspicious circumstances.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Apr 2021
In pictures: 10 farming photos to make you smile
Whether it's new lambs or young farmers, we get dozens of great photos from our readers every day. Here are some of our favourites this week.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Apr 2021
In Pictures: our favourite readers’ farming photos
Check out these great photos sent in by readers from across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Apr 2021
Landowner warns about danger of sky lanterns
The wire and the paper from the lanterns can be eaten by animals and cause severe injuries and even death.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Apr 2021
FBD shares jump over 8% as Norwegian insurer buys in
The company notified FBD and the stock exchange that it had acquired 6.3% of FBD’s shares on Thursday morning.