Michael O'Mahony
Drinane, Schull, Co.Cork
Summary
A highly motivated and practically experienced agriculture graduate, with particular expertise in dairy farming, animal breeding, and genetics. Competent user of HerdPlus and related software. Passionate about livestock management, and committed to enhancing herd performance through innovative, data-driven solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Farm Assistant
Airhill Dairy Enterprises
Schull, Cork, Ireland
07.2023 - Current
- Milking a 440-cow spring-calving herd, with a high focus on consistency and hygiene.
- Oversaw calf care with a focus on their nutrition, comfort, and early-life health management.
- Skillfully operated heat detection equipment and performed data entry tasks related to AI.
- Practical exposure to fertility and breeding strategies, using farm recording tools.
Dairy Farm Assistant
O'Mahony Farms
Schull, Cork, Ireland
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted in the birthing process of calves and monitored their development.
- Monitored herd health and identified any potential issues with animals.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
Dairy Farm Hand
B&D Wilson Farms
Kirwee, Darfield, New Zealand
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked on a 780-cow grass-based system with a 40-unit herringbone parlour.
- Focused on pasture management, cow nutrition, and disease control, including Johne’s disease monitoring.
- Assisted in strip grazing, fodder beet management, and allocation planning.
- Acquired hands-on experience in hoof trimming, irrigation oversight, and farm data entry.
- Monitored in-calf rates for a large-scale system.
Sales Assistant
Drinagh Coop
Lowertown, Schull, Ireland
05.2018 - 01.2023
- Advised farmers on animal products and nutrition.
- Managed deliveries and product organisation in a busy agriculture store environment.
- Built excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Used point-of-sale systems to track inventory levels and properly restock shelves.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Batchelor of Science Honours In Agriculture
Munster Technological University
Bishopstown, Cork08-2025
Schull Community College
Schull, Cork05-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Full, clean drivers licence
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Driven and focused on achieving goals
- Confident using HerdPlus and ICBF services to track EBI, fertility trends, and cow performance
- Strong academic and practical interest in genetics and breeding programs
- Developed teamwork through GAA and collaborative projects in college and on farms
- Competent in using Alflex collars, recording heat and AI data, and linking this to fertility KPIs
Accomplishments
- Graduated with a Level 7 degree in Agriculture in 2024, achieving a 1st class honors,
- Won a U18 Premier 2 County Final Championship with Gabriel Rangers
Certification
- Obtained HACCP certification in 2018
- Posess an ICDL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dairy Farm Assistant
Airhill Dairy Enterprises
07.2023 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
B&D Wilson Farms
01.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Assistant
Drinagh Coop
05.2018 - 01.2023
Dairy Farm Assistant
O'Mahony Farms
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Batchelor of Science Honours In Agriculture
Munster Technological University
Schull Community College
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