Enda Shanahan from Nenagh, County Tipperary is a student farmer who was in the running for the awards, sponsored by FBD, which were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes.
Speaking at the awards, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, said: “The presentation of the Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year Awards is an important date in the annual agriculture calendar. Young, enthusiastic, educated farmers are fundamental to the future prosperity of the agricultural sector. I extend my congratulations in particular to the category and overall winners whose dynamism and enthusiasm for the agri-sector shone through to the judges.”
Check out Endas video:
Pictured at the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards 2023 (left to right): Anne-Marie Butler, Teagasc; Michael Berkery, Chairman of FBD Trust, Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director; Enda Shanahan, Finalist, Co. Tipperary; Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD; and John Cahalan, FBD Insurance.
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