Majella McCafferty
Majella McCafferty, from Leitrim farming stock and Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC).
Biography
Majella McCafferty, from Leitrim farming stock and Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC). Majella’s role advocates on behalf of Irish dairy farmers, working to bridge the gap between consumer understanding and the practices committed to by Irish dairy producers. Her role within theNational Dairy Councilalongside the team is dedicated to safeguarding Irish dairy’s international reputation and promoting its social license to produce. Raised on a farm in County Leitrim, earning a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing, specialising in large animals, from Dundalk IT, she was named National Irish Veterinary Nurse Student of the Year in 2015 alongside the overall Enterprising student of the year by the business school for demonstrating leadership and entrepreneurship servi
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Majella McCafferty, from Leitrim farming stock and Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC).
Majella McCafferty, from Leitrim farming stock and Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC). Majella’s role advocates on behalf of Irish dairy farmers, working to bridge the gap between consumer understanding and the practices committed to by Irish dairy producers. Her role within theNational Dairy Councilalongside the team is dedicated to safeguarding Irish dairy’s international reputation and promoting its social license to produce. Raised on a farm in County Leitrim, earning
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Year
2025 Scholar
Location
Co. Leitrim
Sector
Dairy
Education
Farm Enterprise
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