William Kellett

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William Kellett is a third year Journalism and New Media student at the University of Limerick. He hails from Co. Meath and comes from a farming background on both sides of his family. Outside of writing he is a former winner of the Irish National Racing Driver of the Year award.

£40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
£40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Grants from £50,000 to £5 million are now available from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund to help the nation build...

Fire crews called to deal with tractor fire in Cornwall
Fire crews called to deal with tractor fire in Cornwall

Fire crews in Bude, Cornwall, were called to the scene of a tractor fire on Saturday (September 12). Two pumps...

6,000 chickens killed in a fire in Co. Tyrone
6,000 chickens killed in a fire in Co. Tyrone

Around 6,000 chickens have been killed in an overnight fire at a farm in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. The Northern Ireland...

‘It’s not even a slap on the wrist’ – Smithfield Foods fined for failing to protect workers
‘It’s not even a slap on the wrist’ – Smithfield Foods fined for failing to protect workers

The US Labour Department has cited Smithfield Foods for failing to provide protection for its employees during the Covid-19 pandemic....

China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case
China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case

China has said it will ban any imports of German pork after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was...

Harvest update: ‘It’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise’
Harvest update: ‘It’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise’

Co. Derry farmer Robert Moore has said “it’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise” as farmers are struggling to...

Harvest update: ‘It’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise’
Harvest update: ‘It’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise’

Co. Derry farmer Robert Moore has said “it’s been a bloody awful harvest weather wise” as farmers are struggling to...

Farmer takes revenge on ‘fly-tipper’ who dumped over 400 tyres on his land
Farmer takes revenge on ‘fly-tipper’ who dumped over 400 tyres on his land

A frustrated UK farmer who found 421 tyres dumped illegally on his land, kindly returned them to the owner –...

Campaign launched to ‘take back control of wildlife licensing’
Campaign launched to ‘take back control of wildlife licensing’

Rural campaigning organisation the Countryside Alliance has launched its latest e-lobby campaign. The campaign calls on MPs to urge the...

73ac of pasture and arable land up for grabs in 4 lots
73ac of pasture and arable land up for grabs in 4 lots

Galbraith has brought to the market a productive block of pasture and arable land extending to 72.89ac near Campbeltown, on...

Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales

The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...