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 22 Jan 2020
Beef regulator with 'real teeth' promised
Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin and Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed are pledging more oversight for the beef processing industry. Caitriona Morrissey and Darren Carty write
Caitríona Morrissey on 22 Jan 2020
HSA plans 300 inspections in livestock-focused blitz
The Health and Safety Authority is warning farmers there is no such thing as a quiet cow.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Jan 2020
CAP: Taoiseach pledges to protect farmers’ money
Both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have given an undertaking to protect Irish farmers from a CAP budget shortfall.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jan 2020
Doyle clarifies Beef Plan blank cheque and membership
The co-chair has given further details of a cheque issued late 2019 and addressed questions about the membership base.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Jan 2020
Weekly weather: storm Brendan and a wet week ahead
High winds and a risk of flooding are to define the next few days, according to Met Éireann.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Jan 2020
Kilkenny calf care event cancelled due to Storm Brendan
The entire country is being warned about high winds and people are being urged to take care.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Jan 2020
Storm Brendan: batten down the hatches from 5am Monday
A nationwide weather warning has been issued for Monday as Storm Brendan moves closer.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Jan 2020
Gardaí called to fracas at Tipperary Beef Plan meeting
Caitríona Morrissey reports from inside and outside a controversial meeting in Holycross.
Caitríona Morrissey on 10 Jan 2020
Beef Plan accounts: independent audit on way
Hugh Doyle of the Beef Plan Movement has clarified details about the accounts to the Irish Farmers Journal.
Caitríona Morrissey on 09 Jan 2020
Beef Plan chaos: power struggle and financial questions
A power struggle and questions about the accounts has divided key members of the Beef Plan Movement.
Caitríona Morrissey on 04 Jan 2020
UK tribunal ruling gives legal protection to ethical veganism
The move will affect employers and how they can treat employees who are ethical vegans.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Jan 2020
Sheep farmer pleads for dog owners to be vigilant
ICSA sheep chair Seán McNamara lost multiple sheep in an attack on the first day of the new year.