Maeve Keane

I have always had a passion for agriculture and loved studying business in school. Studying Rural Enterprise & Agri-Business at ATU Mountbellew allowed me to do both.

It is a small Agri-college with a big personality where it was easy to settle in and get to know everyone. My time studying was spend on both the ATU Mountbellew Campus and the ATU Galway City Campus.

During my industry placement in 2nd year I was based in the Teagasc office in Clonmel working alongside the advisors, meeting farmers, organising discussion groups and completing paperwork.

Returning to full time studies in year 3, I was then based on the ATU Galway City Campus. I absolutely loved getting involved in all the clubs and societies. My course always felt student focused with supportive, lecturers, and small class sizes.

My degree gave me the skills and motivation for my first role as a Sales Account Manager with AgriLand Media LTD, all before officially graduating.  I have recently moved into a new role as Digital Manager for the Farmers Journal. Along with working full time, I am also studying for my Master’s degree in Digital Marketing.

Find out more about the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business.