Sarah McIntosh

County Dublin

Journalist at Irish Farmers Journal

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Articles

Teagasc students celebrated at annual award ceremony

1 week ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

On Thursday, 22 May, in the Castleknock Hotel, Co Dublin, Teagasc students and faculty members gathered to celebrate the finalists of the 2024 Teagasc/FBD student of the year. With over 4,000 students graduating from Teagasc courses across the country, it is an opportunity to commend the effort’s put in during their programmes.
The real world is waiting... and it doesn’t have to be scary

1 week ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

For some it’s the adventure they’ve been itching for: freedom from lectures, essays, and relentless deadlines. Some students might have internships lined up or a job offer waiting, and then there are those finishing a degree and realising… maybe this isn’t the direction they want to go after all.
Industry movers and shakers across the agri-jobs sector

1 week ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

Fiona O’Shaughnessy Appointed regional manager for Asia, Africa and the Middle East at Bord BiaFiona O’Shaughnessy has been with Bord Bia since 2018 and served as the business development manager for consumer foods, which was worth €3.3 billion in 2024. Before joining Bord Bia, Fiona held various technical and commercial roles and graduated from Bord Bia’s marketing fellowship programme in 2011.
Young Stock Podcast: top of the crop

1 week ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

We take to the road for this week's Young Stock Podcast as Sarah McIntosh attends the Teagasc/FBD student of the year award ceremony. The awards, sponsored by FBD, were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes in 2024. With 4,000 students across the Teagasc college campuses, it was a great opportunity to meet the top-of-the-crop students who took home prizes on the day.
Waterford farmer named Teagasc/FBD student of the year

2 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

Dairy farmer Kate Curran (Fitzgerald) has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD student of the year 2024. The award ceremony took place on Thursday 22 May in the Castleknock Hotel, Co Dublin. The awards, sponsored by FBD, were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes in 2024.
Win tickets to Bloom and be in with the chance of attending ‘Taste of Bloom'

2 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

We are giving five Irish Country Living readers the chance to win tickets to the ‘Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven’ dining experience which also includes tickets to Bloom – worth €79 per person. Along with this we are also giving away 10 pairs of general admission tickets to Bloom. Spanning an expansive 70-acre site in Dublin’s leafy Phoenix Park, Bloom is one of the country’s largest outdoor experiences, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.
New Zealand opportunity awaits ag-science students

2 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

With New Zealand’s dairy industry facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from all over the island of Ireland are seizing a unique opportunity to develop their skills in one of the world’s most advanced dairy farming environments.
Horticulture sector needs ‘more skilled workers’ - Free

3 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

Horticulture sector needs ‘more skilled workers’ - 14 May 2025
Calling all 'Rising Rural Stars'

3 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

LOYALTY CODE: The paper code cannot be redeemed when browsing in private/incognito mode. Please go to a normal browser window and enter the code there This content is copyright protected!However, if you would like to share the information in this article, you may use the headline, summary and link below:Title: Calling all 'Rising Rural Stars'The search is on to find Ireland's 'Rising Rural Stars'.
Martin Flynn turning tomato farming into a vine art

3 weeks ago | farmersjournal.ie | Sarah McIntosh

With lots of Irish fruit and vegetables coming into season, we’re encouraged to support local and eat fresh ingredients. Tomatoes are one of the staple vegetables used in summer dishes which have just come into season. There are just six commercial tomato growers in Ireland, and the majority of the crop is grown in glasshouses. Producing tomatoes for some of the largest retailers in Ireland, 34-year-old Martin Flynn is continuing his family’s legacy as a third-generation grower.