Linda O'Neill
No Farm, No Problem! Pathways for a Rewarding Career in Dairy Farming.
Biography
I grew up in Castletownbere in West Cork on a small dairy farm, and now based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Following my Leaving Cert I went to Clonakilty Agricultural College to complete my Green Cert, I completed four years in college receiving a Diploma in Dairying and Certificate in Farm Business Management giving me a level 7 qualification. I have done numerous short courses since in business and computer skills. Following this I spent two years in New Zealand, this was a huge eye opener into scale, business growth and people management. I came home in 2006 and was lucky enough to land a good opportunity as Farm Manager to convert a high input farm to grass based spring production which was Mt. Melleray Abbey in Cappoquin Co. Waterford. After six years and quota constraints I felt I ha
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No Farm, No Problem! Pathways for a Rewarding Career in Dairy Farming.
I grew up in Castletownbere in West Cork on a small dairy farm, and now based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Following my Leaving Cert I went to Clonakilty Agricultural College to complete my Green Cert, I completed four years in college receiving a Diploma in Dairying and Certificate in Farm Business Management giving me a level 7 qualification. I have done numerous short courses since in business and computer skills. Following this I spent two years in New Zealand, this was a huge eye opener int
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Year
2020 Scholar
Location
Co. Cork
Sector
Dairy
Education
Farm Enterprise
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