Deirdre O’Shea, executive director of Agri Aware, officially left the position on Thursday 20 February.

The Laois woman has enhanced the communication of Agri Aware’s mission to increase the understanding of Irish agriculture to the general public, while maintaining and building on its strong patron base.

“I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has been challenging but a good challenge. Thanks to everyone for making it a great journey for me. I wish Marcus O’Halloran the best in taking over the role,” said O’Shea.

Marcus O’Halloran, former IFA development executive from Cloneen, Co Tipperary, was officially appointed as the new executive director at the Agri Aware AGM in Dublin on Tuesday.

“Agri Aware will continue to play a pivotal role in communicating the benefits of Irish farming to the consumer going forward and turn around negative narratives. I’d like to pay tribute to Deirdre and the work she has achieved,” said O’Halloran.

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