A sincere thank you to past pupil Ciara Dennehy and farm owner Mike Coughlan for warmly welcoming our students today and providing such an informative and engaging farm walk.
Ciara led students around the farm, sharing her passion for dairy farming and offering valuable first-hand insights into key areas of herd management. Students learned about essential aspects of dairy production, including:
Calf Rearing: Best practices in feeding, housing, and maintaining the health of young calves.
Mastitis: Understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of this common dairy cow infection.
AI & Breeding: The role of genetics and breeding decisions in improving herd performance and efficiency.
Students also had the opportunity to view the farm’s new milking parlour, where Ciara explained how modern technology improves efficiency, animal welfare, and working conditions on the farm.
The visit provided excellent real-world learning, clearly linking classroom theory with practical application. Ciara also spoke about her own journey in agriculture, sharing her experience of studying in Clonakilty Agricultural College and encouraging students to consider Agricultural Science as a future career with a wide range of opportunities.
Many thanks to Ciara for sharing her knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine love for farming. The visit was thoroughly enjoyed by all and was a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.
