New manager for Teagasc Kerry and Limerick region
Noreen O'Donovan will lead the Teagasc team delivering advisory services to farmers and educational courses in the regional offices in the two counties.
Noreen (Nora) O’Donovan has been appointed as Teagasc regional advisory manager in the Kerry and Limerick region.
Ms O’Donovan will lead the Teagasc team delivering advisory services to farmers and educational courses in the regional offices in the two counties.
From a hill sheep farm in Kerry, Ms O’Donovan graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in agricultural science. She went on to complete a graduate certificate in strategic leadership at DCU business school.
She has over 20 years of experience in the Irish agriculture sector, working with farmers and other stakeholders.
She is currently working as a business and technology dairy adviser, coordinating the demonstration farmer element of the Teagasc/Dairygold joint programme.
Speaking following her appointment, Ms O’Donovan said: “I am delighted to take on this new role with Teagasc and to work closely with the team across Kerry and Limerick. I am passionate about supporting farmers to produce high-quality food in a way that is both environmentally and financially sustainable, while also maintaining a strong quality of life.”Â
Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service Thomas Curran congratulated Ms O’Donovan on her appointment, saying: “I look forward to working with Nora in her new role as manager in Kerry and Limerick. She has a strong record working for Teagasc and will lead the team in the region in delivering a strong technical service along with the scheme support service.”Â
Ms O’Donovan will take over the management position in the Kerry / Limerick advisory region from Majella Maloney, who will move to manage the Cork East region for Teagasc. This will follow the retirement of John Horgan.
