Rosie O'Brien, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly was a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards 2024, which took place on Thursday, 22 May in Dublin. Rosie is pictured receiving her certificate from Emer O’Byrne, FBD; Liam Herlihy, Teagasc Chairman; and Dr Anne Marie Butler, Head of Education in Teagasc.

Two finalists from Birr at Teagasc and FBD Student of the Year awards

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Two Offaly representatives reaches the finals of the Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2024 awards, which were held in Dublin on Thursday last.

The awards, sponsored by FBD, were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes in 2024.

Rosie O'Brien, of Riverstown, Birr, was one of the finalists at the awards, as was Chélirs Brecq, also of Birr.

Chélirs Brecq, Birr, Co. Offaly was a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards 2024, which took place on Thursday, 22 May in Dublin. Chélirs is pictured receiving his certificate from Emer O’Byrne, FBD; Liam Herlihy, Teagasc Chairman; and Dr Anne Marie Butler, Head of Education in Teagasc.

Kate Curran, of Kilmagemogue, Portlaw, County Waterford was the overall winner of the Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2024 award.

Kate was also successful in the Part-Time and Distance Education Category award.

Two other category awards were presented. Thomas O’Connor from Caherbreagh, Tralee in County Kerry won the ‘Full Time Agriculture Category’. He completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy Herd Management) in Pallaskenry Agricultural college, County Limerick.

Niamh Duggan, from Ballinagranna, Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary was successful in the ‘Full-Time Other Land-based Enterprises Category’. She completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Stock Production) in Kildalton Horticulture college.

Teagasc Chairman, Liam Herlihy said; "The agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry sectors need a constant flow of new entrants, bringing knowledge of the latest technologies and science onto farms.

"This year's finalists epitomise the high calibre of student emerging from Teagasc education courses, bringing new dynamism into the sector. I congratulate each and every one of you."

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