Ailish Byrne

Dr Ailish Byrne is an agricultural scientist who qualified with a first class honours B.Agr.Sc from University College Dublin. She went on to obtain a PhD in Farm Financial Management, completing her doctorate research at Kildalton and UCD, under the Teagasc Walsh Fellowship programme. Ailish also holds numerous financial and environmental qualifications.

From a tillage farm on the edge of Carlow town, Ailish followed her education by dedicating nearly 20 years to Ulster Bank where she lead a specialist team as Head of
Agriculture. Embarking on a new chapter a year ago, Ailish joined Tirlán as the Director of Agri Business, bringing her vast experience to new horizons.

Outside of work, Ailish finds fulfilment in her role as a farmer, wife and mother.