Teagasc names two new principals of Cork, Cavan agricultural colleges

Teagasc has named new agricultural colleges principals — Majella Moloney in Teagasc Agricultural College, Clonakilty, Co Cork; and John Kelly in Teagasc Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan.

Kerry native Majella Moloney holds a degree in Animal Science from University of Wales Aberystwyth. Hailing from Duagh. She started her career with Teagasc in 2001 as a Reps advisor in Mayo and Limerick. In 2006, she took up position as a college lecturer in Clonakilty Agricultural College, becoming assistant principal in 2008.

Speaking on her appointment, she stressed the importance of agricultural education and highlighted the range of courses that are on offer at Teagasc agricultural colleges.