Groundbreakers: From hospital wards to dairy yards

Groundbreakers: From hospital wards to dairy yards

July 8, 2026 · 17 min

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This episode features Laura Hannon, a former nurse who transitioned to dairy farming in Co. Meath.

In the latest episode of Agriland's Groundbreakers series, we hear why a Co. Meath dairy farmer left nursing for dairy farming – and never looked back. This time around we hear from Laura Hannon who is dairy farming in partnership with her parents and grandmother near Derrypatrick, Drumree, Co. Meath. The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.

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