I see the Benedictine monks of Glenstal Abbey are seeking a farm manager as they expand their current dairy farm from 130 to 230 cows. As well as the farm, the 500-acre Limerick property is home to a prestigious boarding school for boys, a guesthouse and the monastic community.

The farm is to undergo a complete upgrade, including the addition of a new milking parlour and revamping of existing farm infrastructure.

In their quest for a farm manager to oversee their dairy expansion, the monks are inviting applications from people with a professional diploma in dairy farm management, a Level 7 or Level 8 degree and at least three to four years’ on-farm experience.