Mayo student scoops coveted place on Aurivo’s Scholarship Programme

Aurivo, the globally-focused Agribusiness headquartered in the North West of Ireland, has awarded one of two places on its Gaffney & Mulleady Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Scholarship programme to Mayo student Niamh Meehan.

Niamh Meehan, Ballindine, studied at Mount Saint Michael secondary school in Claremorris before embarking on a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science at UCD last month.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Niamh has been heavily involved in the running of her family farm down through the years.

Now in its third year, Aurivo established and sponsors the programme in memory of Paddy Gaffney and Sean Mulleady who died tragically in 2013.

The competition is open to students from Aurivo’s catchment area who undertake a level 7 or level 8 third level degree course in agriculture, food or nutrition.

Two scholarships, each worth €2,500, are awarded as part of Aurivo’s programme to recognise and reward academic excellence and support young achievers who wish to develop careers in an agri-related profession.

Commenting on the announcement, Pat Duffy, Chairman of Aurivo said: “The Gaffney & Mulleady Agriculture, Food, & Nutrition Scholarship Programme was established to support enthusiastic students who are interested in agri-related professions.

“I would like to congratulate Niamh on her achievement and wish her all the best for her future career. We understand the hard work and dedication it takes to pursue a career in an agri-related profession and we are delighted to play our part in supporting young people like Niamh in the North West of Ireland to do so.”