Sean Mc Keon
@SeanMcKeon1973
IFA Regional Executive, Longford,Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim. Part time farmer. Rugby enthusiast. Opinions are my own.
Leitrim @IFAmedia in association with @FRSTraining @fbd_ie Drumshanbo Mart, and Wilson Farm Machinery Balinamore, as part of #FarmSafetyWeek hosted teenager tractor safety training.



Roscommon @IFAmedia County Executive tonight. Guest speaker IFA President @gormanifa Outlining policy and strategies on current CAP negotiations. TB, ACRES, RZLT,Derogation and many more topics discussed in a great Q&A. Honorary Life membership was awarded to Kevin Gunn




Sligo and Leitrim @IFAmedia tonight held a public meeting after concerns raised by farmers along the proposed SLNCR Greenway. Full room with elected reps from Sligo and Leitrim and farmers, agreed against the division of farms. With the concerns to be taken back to CoCo’s



Delighted to meet the North Leitrim Macra lads at the the @IFAmedia Leitrim executive. Congratulation's to John Joe Dolan on receiving the honorary life Membership.Thanks to Liam and the team for a great meeting.
Sligo @IFAmedia County executive tonight in @sligoparkhotel with guest speaker @DamianMcdonaldW gave a thorough breakdown of the organisation’s campaigns both here and in Europe @COPACOGECA Some great Q&A from floor with TB and succession getting the most debate.



Leitrim @IFAmedia County executive meeting in Carrick On Shannon tonight with IFA President @gormanifa All sectors covered and Presentation of Honorary life membership to John Joe Dolan for a lifetime of service.




Roscommon @IFAmedia met yesterday with Senator @gscahill to discuss ACRES delays, Derogation, TB proposals, GAEC 2 and Mercosur trade deal. Lots of local issues also discussed. #IFAspringlobby


Longford IFA hosted a BBQ social night for members & @IFAmedia President Francie Gorman on the family farm of John & Anne Sheridan (including comprehensive policy updates) Local produce by John Rawle Butcher, LD Lamb Group @LakelandDairies O' Halleran Eggs & McCormack Fruit Farm!
Some simplistic analysis of recent food price increases in media. Yes, food prices have increased in last 12 months by a little more than general inflation (CPI). However, in last 15 yrs, CPI increased at about 2.5 times the rate of food prices and electricity 10 times.
IFA Signs New Exclusive Member Deal with VHI Healthcare ifa.ie/farm-sectors/i…
Roscommon @IFAmedia met today with @DrMartinDaly as part of our spring lobbying campaign. ACRES, Nitrates Derogation, TB, GAEC-2 and Mercosur as well as a number of local issues were discussed. Very positive responses from Martin on our asks and keen to help going forward.


Ball Now in Minister’s Court Following TB Summit Meeting - IFA ifa.ie/farm-sectors/b…
Roscommon @IFAmedia spring Lobbying campaign today in Ballaghadereen with @ClaireKerrane lots of local issues discussed on top of the campaign core asks.


Sligo/Leitrim @IFAmedia spring lobbying campaign with @CosgroveNessa in @sligoparkhotel Nessa had a huge interest in our asks on GAEC2, ACRES delays, TB, Mercosur and Nitrates derogation. And agreed to bring our concerns to Seanad Eireann.



Sligo/Leitrim @IFAmedia lobby meeting with Eamon Scanlon @fiannafailparty on current spring lobbying campaign. GAEC2, ACRES payment delays, TB, Mercosur and nitrates derogation.


Sligo/Leitrim @IFAmedia Spring Lobby campaign with @FrankFeighan and @MarianHarkin in Manorhamilton today. And Roscommon @IFAmedia County executive tonight with Rachel Molloney IFA Rural Dev policy executive presenting. Excellent content and debate.




Longford @IFAmedia through @frsfarmservices and courtesy of D&E McHugh farm machinery Longford. Hosted tractor safety and driver training for 13 to 17 year old boys and girls. Feedback from all was great and lots of skills and awareness learned.


Galway IFA meet with Minister Noel Grealish TD, where key issues on ACRES, TB, Tillage Supports, Rewetting, GAEC 2 and Tarriffs were raised and discussed in detail. @IFAmedia @CTribune @TuamHerald @gbayfm
Leitrim @IFAmedia County AGM, Carrick On Shannon. @UFUHQ President William Irvine detailing NI farmers issues with inheritance tax and comparing issues common to both jurisdictions.@ShannonsideFM @LeitrimLive @OceanFmIreland
