Caitríona
E: cmorrissey@farmersjournal.ie
T: 085-7192155
Caitríona Morrissey is news editor of the Irish Farmers Journal. Caitríona holds a BAgrSc honours degree in Animal Science from University College Dublin and hails from a farming background in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary. Her home farm is a mixed farm, including dairy, tillage and store cattle. She is a former winner of the prestigious Guild of Agricultural Journalists “The Bull” award and an International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) award winner. An avid fan of equestrian sports, Caitríona breeds and produces sport horses.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Jul 2021
New TB rules to allow easier restocking of restricted herds
The move has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Jul 2021
Watch: IFA protests over vulture fund sale of family farm
Farmers have gathered at the Conway farm in Rhode, Co Offaly.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Jul 2021
Erosion of farm income raised by Tipperary farmers
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue was in Cahir Mart on Wednesday.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Jul 2021
Clare woman named Teagasc/FBD student of the year
Deirdre McMahon is a former nurse and won the dairy category, as well as the overall award.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jul 2021
Motorcyclist dies following collision with tractor and jeep
The incident happened in Co Donegal on Sunday afternoon.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jul 2021
Weekly weather: rain ahoy as heatwave dissipates
Met Éireann has predicted heavy thundershowers and potential flooding for all areas in the aftermath of the heatwave.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jul 2021
Minister McConalogue to address United Nations on Irish food strategy
The Minister is representing Ireland at a major United Nations (UN) food summit.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jul 2021
Warning of thunderstorms and flooding for Monday
Met Éireann has issued an advisory for all 26 counties.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jul 2021
In pictures: €2,000 farm safety competition entries so far
The Irish Farmers Journal is offering €2,000 in cash prizes for its #makeonechange farm safety competition.
Caitríona Morrissey on 19 Jul 2021
Harvest 2021: share your photos here
The Irish Farmers Journal will publish the best photos online and in this week’s paper.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jul 2021
In Pictures: top 10 silage photo entries
Congratulations to the finalists and the winner of the Irish Farmers Journal/Gouldings #silage21 photo competition. The winner will receive 2t of fertiliser Sweetgrass from Gouldings.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jul 2021
Urgent action needed on nitrogen pollution of rivers – EPA
The EPA’s water quality report for 2020 shows that the south, southeast and east of the country are of particular concern.