FBD Young farmer of the year

‘I realised that the mantle had passed to the younger generation of farmers’

Her daughter-in-law, Aileen Sheehan has been crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year and she couldn't be more proud, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 September 2025

‘I realised that the mantle had passed to the younger generation of farmers’

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Cork woman named FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Cork woman named FBD Young Farmer of the Year

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year awards, which were held at the Killashee Hotel in Kildare.

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Six young farmer of the year finalists revealed

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Succession Podcast: shared farming and leasing structures

Succession Podcast: shared farming and leasing structures

Sarah McIntosh speaks with two farmers who paved their own way with shared farming, leasing structures and the challenges and opportunities of succession.

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Webinars and farm walks a feature of Teagasc's generational renewal week

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During generational renewal week Teagasc will host a hybrid programme of events on generation renewal.

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Expanded Sustainable Livestock Village Returns for 2025

Expanded Sustainable Livestock Village Returns for 2025

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Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year

Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year

The awards, launched in 1999, are run by Macra in partnership with the IFA and Macra Agricultural Skillnet and aim to raise the profile of young farmers.

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