BA, HDip Ed, PhD

Contact Details

Lecturer Above The Bar
Geography
NUI Galway
E: maura.farrell@nuigalway.ie
LECTURER
Discipline of Geography
Arts/Science Building
NUI Galway
Galway
T: 0035391494118
E: maura.farrell@nuigalway.ie
Twitter: @MauraFarrellNUIG Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurafarrell Skype: maura_farrell
 
researcher
 

Biography

Dr Maura Farrell is a Geography Lecturer in the School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies.  Maura’s teaching reflects her research specialism, which revolves around Rural and Agricultural Geography and her interests focus on processes of social, cultural and economic change for rural inhabitants.  On completion of a Teagasc Walsh Fellow PhD and awarded the Teagasc Bob O’ Connor Award for Research Excellence in 2009, Maura was appointed Post-Doctoral Researcher and Project Coordinator of the EU Framework Seven Project: Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in an Era of Globalization (DERREG).  Following a full time lecturing appointment in NUI Galway and in response to a 2015 Tender from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dr Farrell successfully led NUI Galway’s bid to run Ireland’s National Rural Network in conjunction with three other national partners. The National Rural Network is highly significant as the Department of Agriculture’s dissemination ‘vehicle’ for the national Rural Development Programme for 2014-2020, worth €3.92 billion.  Internationally, Dr Farrell is a member of a Geography partnership that forms part of a wider European consortium (led by Professor Mike Woods, Aberystwyth University) that won a 5-year Horizon 2020 project in 2016 (Integrative Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe – IMAJINE).  In 2016, Dr Farrell was also one of three Geography staff who successfully applied for a project under the Northern Peripheries and Arctic Programme, examining peripheral livelihoods and land uses.  In 2018, Maura again successfully led the NUI Galway’s bid for the EU Horizon 2020 RURALIZATION project, which has 18 EU partners and received over €6 million funding.  All four projects have a budget value of over one point five million euro.  Maura has published and presented her research work extensively on a national and international basis and participated in numerous national and international rural conferences and seminar sessions, in addition to being an invited guest on numerous occasions for rural events and conferences. 

Research Interests

Maura's research background is in Rural Geography, with a primary focus on the nature of agricultural change and rural development.  Additional areas of interest include rural return migration, rural gender studies, land use, with a particular focus on forestry and family farming.  Maura's research agenda includes both a national and international focus.   
 PhD Research:
  • My Ph.D. research critiqued the role of contemporary extension policies in the Republic of Ireland.  In doing so, it questions the reliance on traditional practices in delivering advice and services that facilitate farm families to adapt, adjust and remain economically viable in a sector that continues to be highly vulnerable locally and globally.  Using an action evaluation methodology, my research delivered both research and action outcomes. 

    •         Action Plan for Rural Development 
      • Commissioned by Minister Heather Humphreys and in turn Minister Micheal Ring to development a methodology for exploring the Impact Factors for the Action Plan for Rural Development.  

    National Rural Network:   
      • In 2016, I successfully led the NUI Galway element of a four part consortium that was awarded the contract to run the National Rural Network in Ireland.  The National Rural Network is a support body for the successful implementation of the Rural Development Programme 20014-2020 and was awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  The full project budget of under €2.5 million provides a sum of €298,441.00 to NUI Galway as the lead research partner.
    IMAJINE Horizon 2020:  
      • In conjunction with three Geography colleagues, I was successful in an application for a Horizon 2020 project to commence in January 2017.  The project, IMAJINE (Integrative Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe) has a budget of just under €5 million and is one of the largest social science grants to have been awarded in Horizon 2020 or its predecessor Framework Programmes.  With fifteen other EU partners, NUI Galway was awarded a working budget of €290,128.00.  Although involved in two key Work Packages, I will play a lead role in Work Package 5 - Migration and Territorial Inequalities. 
    Northern Peripheries and Artic Programme:
      • In 2016, in conjunction with two NUI Galway, Geography colleagues, I successfully obtained an EU Northern Peripheries and Artic Programme grant to commence the BUSK Project (Building Shared Knowledge capital).  This seven partner project explores peripheral livelihoods and land uses that depend heavily on natural resources but their management is often contested by various stakeholder interests.  The total project budget is over €1.5 million with NUI Galway receiving €218,973.78.     
    eTownz Project:
      • I was successful in collaborating with Pat Kennedy from eConcepts Web Solutions to receive a €5000.00 Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher to build an online tool, which contributes to community auditing and development.
      • In 2016, I was successful in receiving a second Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher valued at €5000.00 to collaborate further with Pat Kennedy from eConcepts Web Solutions.
    DERREG Project:
      • My previous research agenda was based on the DERREG project (2009).  The project was funded by the European Union and aimed to produce an interpretative model that enables researchers and regional development actors to better anticipate and respond to the key challenges posed by globalisation for rural regions.  My research focused on three different work packages: International Mobility and Migration of the Rural Population, Environmental Capital and Sustainable Rural Development and Capacity Building, Governance and Knowledge Systems. 
    Gender Innovation: ·        
      • Under the umbrella of Gender ARC, NUI Galway, I hosted a Rural Gender Education Symposium in 2012, with the intention of exploring a personal research project relating to an exploration of the innovative practices of women in Irish agriculture.  The project advanced in 2013 with a literature review, funded by NUI Galway SoGA Research Incentivisation Scheme (Awarded, €800.00).  To advance this project further, research networks have been formed with the National Rural Network and University College Cork.          
    CEDRA Plus Project:
      • Under the CEDRA Plus project, I am collaborating with staff at the Rural Economy Research Centre, Teagasc to explore and evaluate the potential for collaboration among economic and human capital development bodies.  These agencies include, amongst others, Teagasc, SOLAS, Local Development Companies, County Enterprise Boards and the Education and Training Boards.  As part of this project, I have been successful in leading NUI Galway’s application for a four-year PhD Teagasc Walsh Fellowship, commencing September 2014. 
    Economic of Succession and Inheritance:
      • I collaborated successfully with Professor Cathal O Donoghue, Teagasc to obtain a stipend of €10,000 per annum from the Royal Dublin Society and €12,000 per annum from Teagasc for a four year PhD award, which commenced in September 2014.  I am currently lead NUI Galway supervisor on this PhD project.      
    County Clare Wood Energy Project:
      • Using my NUI Galway University Fellow grant, awarded in 2012, I initiated a partnership with Clare Local Development Company and Teagasc to explore the County Clare Wood Energy Project as a best practice model for farm forestry development in Ireland.   
    Northern Periphery and Artic Programme:
      • I was successful in recently receiving a €5000.00 grant in conjunction with my colleague Dr. John McDonagh to prepare a project for the Northern Periphery and Artic Programme.  We are currently working with partners from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway and Lapland, in preparation of a land use project. 
    RURALIZATION HORIZON 2020 
      • I am currently the Principle Investigator for NUI Galway for the four-year, €5.9 million RURALIZATION project, which aims to develop knowledge and support policy making to help answer some of the challenges facing rural areas and support rural regeneration.  As PI, I currently manage the project in NUIG with a budget of €500,195.00

    Research Projects

      Project Start Date End Date
    RURALIZATION 01-MAY-19 30-APR-23
    Action Plan for Rural Development: Impact Indicators 28-APR-17 26-JUL-17
    H2020 IMAJINE project (Integrative Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe). 02-JAN-17 30-DEC-21
    IRC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2016 AOIFE NÍ FHLATHARTA - Women and Rural Innovation: The Sustainability of Peripheral Rural Regions within the Wild Atlantic Way 01-OCT-16 30-SEP-20
    eTOWNZ - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - eConcept Web Solutions Ltd. EI Innovation Voucher 30-JUN-16 30-JUN-17
    MAURA FARRELL GENERAL RESEARCH ACCOUNT 23-JUN-16 22-JUN-26
    PI OVERHEADS - Irish Rural Link Services for the delivery of a National Rural Network for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 27-JAN-16 30-DEC-20
    Irish Rural Link Services for the delivery of a National Rural Network for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 27-JAN-16 30-DEC-20
    National Rural Network 04-JAN-16 31-DEC-20
    ETownz 09-MAR-15 30-JUN-16
    A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO THE DELIVERY OF ENTERPRISE SUPPORTS AND SKILLS IN RURAL AREAS MAURA FARRELL 01-OCT-14 30-APR-24
    ECONOMICS OF SUCCESSION AND INHERITANCE MAURA FARRELL 01-SEP-14 07-SEP-19

    Contract Researchers

      Researcher Name Project Role Funding Body
    Dr Teresa Hooks National Rural Network Post Doctoral Researcher on the National Rural Network Project
    Aine Byrne National Rural Network Assistant Researcher
    Dr Aisling Murtagh RURALIZATION Horizon 2020 Post Doctoral Researcher
    Dr Therese Conway National Rural Network Project Post Doctoral Researcher
    Dr Shane Conway National Rural Network Post Doctoral Researcher

    Peer Reviewed Journals

      Year Publication
    (2020) 'Mobility, Cohesion and Human Wellbeing: Polish Migrants to Rural Ireland'
    Farrell, M, and Mahon, M. (2020) 'Mobility, Cohesion and Human Wellbeing: Polish Migrants to Rural Ireland'. Population, Space And Place, [Details]
    (2020) 'Mobilising Land Mobility in the European Union: An Under-researched Phenomenon'
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2020) 'Mobilising Land Mobility in the European Union: An Under-researched Phenomenon'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, [Details]
    (2020) 'Geography graduates’ professional socialisation and identity development through service learning'
    Mahon, M., Conway, T., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2020) 'Geography graduates’ professional socialisation and identity development through service learning'. The All Ireland Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 12 (1) [Details]
    (2020) 'Risky (farm) business: Perceptions of economic risk in farm succession and inheritance'
    Leonard, B,Farrell, M,Mahon, M,Kinsella, A,O'Donoghue, C (2020) 'Risky (farm) business: Perceptions of economic risk in farm succession and inheritance'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 75 :57-69 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Human dynamics and the intergenerational farm transfer process in later life: A roadmap for future generational renewal in agriculture policy'
    Conway, S.F., McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. and Kinsella, A. (2019) 'Human dynamics and the intergenerational farm transfer process in later life: A roadmap for future generational renewal in agriculture policy'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, 8 (1):22-30 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Human dynamics and the intergenerational farm transfer process in later life: A roadmap for future generational renewal in agriculture policy'
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2019) 'Human dynamics and the intergenerational farm transfer process in later life: A roadmap for future generational renewal in agriculture policy'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, 8 (1):22-30 [Details]
    (2018) 'Till death do us part: Exploring the Irish farmer-farm relationship in later life through the lens of ‘Insideness’'
    Conway, S.F., McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. and Kinsella, A. (2018) 'Till death do us part: Exploring the Irish farmer-farm relationship in later life through the lens of ‘Insideness’'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, 7 (1):1-13 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles: The exercise of symbolic power in the complex arena of intergenerational family farm transfer'
    Conway, S.F., McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. and Kinsella, A. (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles: The exercise of symbolic power in the complex arena of intergenerational family farm transfer'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 54 :60-75 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles: The exercise of symbolic power in the complex arena of intergenerational family farm transfer'
    Conway, SF,McDonagh, J,Farrell, M,Kinsella, A (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles: The exercise of symbolic power in the complex arena of intergenerational family farm transfer'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 54 :60-75 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Unravelling the strands of 'patriarchy' in rural innovation: A study of female innovators and their contribution to rural Connemara'
    Fhlatharta, A. and Farrell, M (2017) 'Unravelling the strands of 'patriarchy' in rural innovation: A study of female innovators and their contribution to rural Connemara'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 54 :15-27 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'The potential of farm partnerships to facilitate farm succession and inheritance'
    Leonard, B., Mahon, M., Kinsella, A., O'Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Curran, T., Hennessy, T. (2017) 'The potential of farm partnerships to facilitate farm succession and inheritance'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, 6 (1):4-19 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Policy drivers of farm succession and inheritance'
    Leonard, B,Kinsella, A,O'Donoghue, C,Farrell, M,Mahon, M (2017) 'Policy drivers of farm succession and inheritance'. Land Use Policy, 61 :147-159 [DOI] [Details]
    (2016) 'Cease agricultural activity forever? Underestimating the importance of symbolic capital'
    Conway, S.F., McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. and Kinsella, A. (2016) 'Cease agricultural activity forever? Underestimating the importance of symbolic capital'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 44 :164-176 [DOI] [Details]
    (2016) 'Cease agricultural activity forever? Underestimating the importance of symbolic capital'
    Conway, SF,McDonagh, J,Farrell, M,Kinsella, A (2016) 'Cease agricultural activity forever? Underestimating the importance of symbolic capital'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 44 :164-176 [DOI] [Details]
    (2016) 'PERCEPTION OF MARGINALITY AND PERIPHERALITY IN AN IRISH RURAL CONTEXT'
    Malikova, L,Farrell, M,McDonagh, J (2016) 'PERCEPTION OF MARGINALITY AND PERIPHERALITY IN AN IRISH RURAL CONTEXT'. Quaestiones Geographicae, 35 :93-105 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural'
    Mahon, M,Farrell, M,McDonagh, J,McDonagh, J,Nienaber, B,Woods, M (2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural'. Globalization And Europe'S Rural Regions, :59-74 [Details]
    (2014) 'Rural return imgration: comparative analysis between Ireland and Lithuania'
    Farrell, M., Kairyte, E., Nienaber, B., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2014) 'Rural return imgration: comparative analysis between Ireland and Lithuania'. Central and Eastern Migration Review, [Details]
    (2013) 'Arranging public support to unfold collaborative modes of governance in rural areas'
    Wellbrock, W,Roep, D,Mahon, M,Kairyte, E,Nienaber, B,Garcia, MDD,Kriszan, M,Farrell, M (2013) 'Arranging public support to unfold collaborative modes of governance in rural areas'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 32 :420-429 [DOI] [Details]
    (2013) 'Farm families and future options'
    McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2013) 'Farm families and future options'. Quaestiones Geographicae, 32 (4):49-62 [Details]
    (2012) 'The importance of evaluation and ‘embracing error’ - The case of the ‘The Options for Farm Families Programme’ in Ireland'
    Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'The importance of evaluation and ‘embracing error’ - The case of the ‘The Options for Farm Families Programme’ in Ireland'. Journal Of International Agricultural Extension Education, [Details]
    (2012) 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination'
    Farrell, M., Mahon, M, and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination'. European Countryside, 4 (1) [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2010) 'New Opportunities and Cautionary Steps? Farmers, Forestry and Rural Development in Ireland'
    McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. and Ryan, M. (2010) 'New Opportunities and Cautionary Steps? Farmers, Forestry and Rural Development in Ireland'. European Countryside, 2 (4):236-251 [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'
    Mahon, M;Farrell, M;McDonagh, J (2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'. Sociologia Ruralis, 50 :104-120 [DOI] [Details]
    (2011) 'New opportunity or cautionary steps? Farmers, Forestry and Rural Development in Ireland Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning'
    McDonagh J., Farrell, M., Mahon M., Ryan, M. (2011) 'New opportunity or cautionary steps? Farmers, Forestry and Rural Development in Ireland Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning'. European Countryside, [Details]
    (2009) 'The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change'
    Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2009) 'The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change'. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, [Details]
    (2008) 'Quantifying the viability of farming in Ireland: can decoupling address the regional imbalances? Irish Geography'
    Hennessy, T., Shrestha, S., Farrell, M. (2008) 'Quantifying the viability of farming in Ireland: can decoupling address the regional imbalances? Irish Geography'. Irish Geography, 41 :47-129 [Details]
    (2008) 'Agricultural Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme'
    Farrell, M. McDonagh J., Mahon M. (2008) 'Agricultural Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme'. The Rural Economy Research Centre Working Paper Series Working Paper 08-Wp-Re-07, Teagasc, [Details]

    Book Chapters

      Year Publication
    (2020) '‘Nothing is sustainable the way it is’: Reflections on local sustainability perceptions and interpretations'
    McDonagh, J., Ólafsdóttir, R., Weir, L., Mahon, M., Farrell, M. and Conway, T. (2020) '‘Nothing is sustainable the way it is’: Reflections on local sustainability perceptions and interpretations' In: Sharing Knowledge for Land Use Management: Decision-making and Expertise in Europe's Northern Periphery. UK: Edward Elgar Publishers. [Details]
    (2020) '‘There’s no transfer of knowledge, it’s all one way’: the importance of integrating local knowledge and fostering knowledge sharing practices in natural resource utilisation'
    McDonagh, J., Ólafsdóttir, R., Weir, L., Mahon, M., Farrell, M. and Conway, T. (2020) '‘There’s no transfer of knowledge, it’s all one way’: the importance of integrating local knowledge and fostering knowledge sharing practices in natural resource utilisation' In: Sharing Knowledge for Land Use Management: Decision-making and Expertise in Europe's Northern Periphery. UK: Edward Elgar Publishers. [Details]
    (2017) 'Sustainability Challenges in the Agrofood Sector'
    McDonagh, J. Farrell, M. and Conway, S. (2017) 'Sustainability Challenges in the Agrofood Sector' In: The Role of Small‐scale Farms and Food Security. Chicester, United Kingdom: Wiley Blackwell Publishers. [Details]
    (2015) 'Managing development – negotiated civil society in a globalizing rural'
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2015) 'Managing development – negotiated civil society in a globalizing rural' In: Globalization and Europe’s Rural Regions. UK: Ashgate. [Details]
    (2012) 'Farm Diversification or Rural Development Initiative: Case Study of the County Clare Wood Energy Project'
    Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. and Mahon, M. (2012) 'Farm Diversification or Rural Development Initiative: Case Study of the County Clare Wood Energy Project' In: Planting Forests in Ireland: Local Response to a National Imperative. New York: Springer Publications. [Details]

    Conference Publications

      Year Publication
    (2019) Generational Renewal: Attracting Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas
    Farrell, M. (2019) Supporting Young Farmers and New Entrants . In: European Network for Rural Development eds. Generational Renewal: Attracting Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas [Details]
    (2017) Action Plan for Rural Development
    Farrell, M. (2017) Impact Indicators for the Action Plan for Rural Development . In: Farrell, M eds. Action Plan for Rural Development [Details]
    (2016) 12th IFSA Symposium 2016
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2016) Intergenerational Family Farm Transfer: An Insight into the Human Side . In: International Farming Systems Association (IFSA) Europe eds. 12th IFSA Symposium 2016 [Details]
    (2014) International Conference on Intelligent Agriculture, Hong Kong
    Farrell, M. (2014) (2014) The Role of Extension Advisory Services in Shaping Irish Agriculture International Conference on Intelligent Agriculture, Hong Kong [Details]

    Published Reports

      Year Publication
    (2017) Action Plan for Rural Development Monitoring and Assessing the Action Plan for Rural Development.
    Farrell, M. (2017) Action Plan for Rural Development Monitoring and Assessing the Action Plan for Rural Development. Department of Rural and Community Development, Dublin. [Details]
    (2020) Review Report and Fact Sheets based on previous European projects. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.3.
    Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Keenaghan, N., Conway, T. and Conway, S. (2020) Review Report and Fact Sheets based on previous European projects. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.3. European Network for Rural Development, EU Commission. [Details]
    (2020) Detailed Conceptual Guidelines. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.2.
    Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Conway, T. and Conway, S. (2020) Detailed Conceptual Guidelines. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.2. EU Commission, EU Commission. [Details]
    (2020) Assessment Framework. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.1.
    Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Conway, T., Conway, S. and Korthals Altes, W. (2020) Assessment Framework. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.1. EU Commission, EU Commission. [Details]
    (2018) Rural Volunteerism: Impacting Development and Sustainability.
    Farrell, M. (2018) Rural Volunteerism: Impacting Development and Sustainability. Volunteer Ireland, Dublin. [DOI] [Details]
    (2018) The Farmer-Farm Relationship Impact on Generational Renewal.
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2018) The Farmer-Farm Relationship Impact on Generational Renewal. Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change, Hardiman Research Building, National Universi, NUI Galway. [Details]
    (2018) Níl Aon Tinteán Mar Do Thinteán Féin: Exploring the Irish Farmer-Farm Relationship in Later Life through the Lens of ‘Insideness'.
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2018) Níl Aon Tinteán Mar Do Thinteán Féin: Exploring the Irish Farmer-Farm Relationship in Later Life through the Lens of ‘Insideness'. Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change, Hardiman Research Building, National Universi, NUI Galway. [Details]
    (2017) Unearthing Stumbling Blocks to Farm Succession & Land Mobility.
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2017) Unearthing Stumbling Blocks to Farm Succession & Land Mobility. Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change, Hardiman Research Building, National Universi, NUI Galway. [Details]
    (2016) An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance.
    Leonard, B., Kinsella, A., O’Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2016) An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance. Teagasc Report Series:, Dublin. [Details]
    (2016) Teagasc Report Series: An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance.
    Leonard, B., Kinsella, A., O’Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2016) Teagasc Report Series: An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance. Teagasc, Teagasc Athenry. [Details]
    (2012) Perspectives and potential for forestry in Ireland. In Burdack, J., and Kriszan, M. (eds) use or protect - environmental capital and regional development in the rural areas of Europe: Research findings and experiences from the EU project DERREG. Ifl FORUM 17.
    Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., and Mahon, M. (2012) Perspectives and potential for forestry in Ireland. In Burdack, J., and Kriszan, M. (eds) use or protect - environmental capital and regional development in the rural areas of Europe: Research findings and experiences from the EU project DERREG. Ifl FORUM 17. Leibniz-Institut fur Landerkunde, Germany. [Details]
    (2011) Synthesis and Contextualisation of Research and Development of an Interpretative Model.
    Farrell, M., Mahon, M., and McDonagh, J. (2011) Synthesis and Contextualisation of Research and Development of an Interpretative Model. DERREG, DERREG. [Details]
    (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization – Case study Contextual Report 8, West Region of Ireland.
    Farrell, M., Jones, L., Woods, M., Mahon, M. and McDonagh J. (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization – Case study Contextual Report 8, West Region of Ireland. EU, Brussels. [Details]

    Other Journals

      Year Publication
    (2019) 'Rural Dialogues | Not Necessarily Money – farm renewal and (inter)generational considerations'
    Conway, S., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) 'Rural Dialogues | Not Necessarily Money – farm renewal and (inter)generational considerations' ARC2020, . [Details]
    (2019) 'Rural Dialogues | Ruralization: Finding Frontiers for Rural Regeneration'
    Murtagh, A. and Farrell, M. (2019) 'Rural Dialogues | Ruralization: Finding Frontiers for Rural Regeneration' ARC2020, . [Details]
    (2019) 'Storyboarding Rural Development'
    Conway, C. Farrell, M., Murtagh, A. (2019) 'Storyboarding Rural Development' Rural Connections, . [Details]
    (2019) 'The ‘language’ of farming'
    Conway, S.F, McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A. (2019) 'The ‘language’ of farming' TResearch, 14 (3) . [Details]
    (2019) 'Farmer perceptions of risk in farm succession'
    Leonard, B., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A. (2019) 'Farmer perceptions of risk in farm succession' TResearch, . [Details]
    (2018) 'Understanding the farmer-farm relationship in later life'
    Conway, C. Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. Kinsella, A. (2018) 'Understanding the farmer-farm relationship in later life' TResearch, . [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2017) 'Supporting the contribution of women in rural areas'
    Farrell, M. and Rosa, M. (2017) 'Supporting the contribution of women in rural areas' Rural Connections, :24-26. [Details]
    (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles to intergenerational farm transfer'
    Conway, S.F, McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A. (2017) 'Uncovering obstacles to intergenerational farm transfer' TResearch, . [Details]
    (2016) 'Intergenerational family farm transfer – the human side'
    Conway, S.F, McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A. (2016) 'Intergenerational family farm transfer – the human side' TResearch, 11 (2) . [Details]

    Conference Contributions

      Year Publication
    (2019) 'The Research Needs of Rural Civil Society in Wales,
    Farrell, M. (2019) Invited Presentation. [Invited Oral Presentation], 'The Research Needs of Rural Civil Society in Wales, Aberystwyth , 20-SEP-19. [Details]
    (2020) NEWBIE Consortium conference (Invited Speaker),
    Farrell, M. and Murtagh, A. (2020) RURALIZATION: Supporting Young Farmers and New Entrants. [Invited Oral Presentation], NEWBIE Consortium conference (Invited Speaker), Ljubljana, Slovenia , 13-FEB-20 - 14-FEB-20. [Details]
    (2019) 'CLIMATE CHANGE: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RURAL IRELAND’,
    Farrell, M. (Invited Presentation) (2019) Irish Rural Link Annual Conference Invited Oral Presentation. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 'CLIMATE CHANGE: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RURAL IRELAND’, Athlone, Ireland , 27-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) Unlocking Rural Potential: CEDRA 5 Years On’,
    Farrell, M. (2019) Lessons from the National Rural Network. [Invited Oral Presentation], Unlocking Rural Potential: CEDRA 5 Years On’, Maynooth University , 27-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) European Society for Rural Sociology,
    Farrell, M. (2019) Scientific Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Member], European Society for Rural Sociology, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 26-JUL-19. [Details]
    (2019) 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII,
    Farrell, M; Mahon, M; Conway, S; McDonagh, J; Murtagh, A (2019) Session Title: The Family Farm: 'An icon of the western countryside' or an institution in crisis. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 28-JUN-19. [Details]
    (2019) The Family Farm: ‘An Icon of the Western Countryside’ or an Institution in Crisis,
    Farrell, M. Mahon, M., Conway, S. McDonagh, J. and Murtagh, A. (2019) European Society for Rural Sociology. [Conference Organising Committee Member], The Family Farm: ‘An Icon of the Western Countryside’ or an Institution in Crisis, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 26-JUN-19. [Details]
    (2019) Generational Renewal: Attracting Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas,
    Farrell, M. (2019) Attracting Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas: Focus on Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Generational Renewal: Attracting Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas, Athlone, Ireland , 22-FEB-19 - 22-FEB-19. [Details]
    (2019) EIP-AGRI Project Launch: Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments,
    Farrell, M. (2019) IRD Duhallow launched their European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) project on Tuesday 20th August 2019 at IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. [Invited Oral Presentation], EIP-AGRI Project Launch: Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork , 20-AUG-19 - 20-AUG-19. [Details]
    (2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2019) Paper title: Exploring the region as a construct in Irish spatialplanning: the influence of EU territorial cohesion policies. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
    Mahon, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M., (2019) Session Title: Exploring regional perspectives on spatially just futures. [Organising Chair], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
    Conway, S., Farrell, M., Murtagh, A., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2019) Session title: Enlightening generational renewal in agricultural policy: A roadmap for CAP post-2020. [Co-chaired Session], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
    Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Conway, S., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) Paper title: LEADER and vernacular expertise in rural development. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
    Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Conway, S., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) Session title: Approaches to European rural development: Looking towards 2021. [Co-chaired Session], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
    (2019) Smart Villages and Rural Towns in Ireland: Revitalising Rural Areas through Community-Led Innovation,
    Farrell, M. (2019) A National Seminar on the EU Action for Smart Villages Initiative in Ireland, entitled ‘Smart Villages and Rural Towns in Ireland: Revitalising Rural Areas through Community-Led Innovation’ took place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. This event was organised and run by the National Rural Network (NRN) and the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). [Invited Oral Presentation], Smart Villages and Rural Towns in Ireland: Revitalising Rural Areas through Community-Led Innovation, Athlone, County West Meath , 04-JUL-19 - 04-JUL-19. [Details]
    (2019) Conference of American Geographers,
    Farrell, M. (2019) Rural Volunteerism: Impacting Development and Sustainability. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, Washington DC, USA , 03-APR-19 - 07-APR-19. [Details]
    (2018) National Agri-Environment Conference 2018,
    Farrell, M. (2018) National Agri-Environment Conference 2018. [Organising Chair], National Agri-Environment Conference 2018, Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, Galway , 25-OCT-18 - 25-OCT-18. [Details]
    (2018) Farm Diversification & Enterprise Day,
    Farrell, M. (Invited Speaker) (2018) West Women in Farming Conference. [Invited Oral Presentation], Farm Diversification & Enterprise Day, GMIT , 25-JAN-18 - 25-JAN-18. [Details]
    (2018) IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism,
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2018) Paper title: Participatory scenario building – imagining spatially just futures. [Oral Presentation], IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece , 17-SEP-18 - 18-SEP-18. [Details]
    (2018) IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism,
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2018) Paper title: Ireland – interpretations of territorial cohesion and spatial justice within a national planning framework. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece , 17-SEP-18 - 18-SEP-18. [Details]
    (2018) Enhancing Rural Innovation,
    Farrell, M. (2018) 11th OECD Rural Development Conference. [Invited Oral Presentation], Enhancing Rural Innovation, Edinburgh,United Kingdom , 09-APR-18 - 12-APR-18. [Details]
    (2017) Innovation in Farming and the Innovative Farmer,
    Farrell, M. (Invited Speaker) (2017) Community-Inspired Innovation for Sustainable Farming Systems’. [Invited Lecture], Innovation in Farming and the Innovative Farmer, Burren, County Clare , 26-OCT-17 - 28-OCT-17. [Details]
    (2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
    Leonard, B., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A., Mahon, M., O'Donoghue, C., Hennessy, T., Curran, T. (2017) Paper Title: The Potential of Farm Partnerships to Facilitate Succession and Inheritance. [Oral Presentation], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
    (2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
    Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Paper Title: Local spatial planning for rural areas; (en)countering spatial injustice. [Oral Presentation], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
    (2017) Social Inclusion - Attractive and Inclusive Rural Areas,
    Farrell, M. (2017) ENRD Conference on Social Inclusion - Supporting Jobs and Employment for Social Inclusion and Demographic Change. [Invited Oral Presentation], Social Inclusion - Attractive and Inclusive Rural Areas, Nicosia,Cyprus , 15-NOV-17 - 16-NOV-17. [Details]
    (2017) 7th International Symposium on Service Learning (ISSL),
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M. (2017) Paper title: Students' use of oral histories to promote public participation in wetland conservation - a service learning approach. [Oral Presentation], 7th International Symposium on Service Learning (ISSL), NUI Galway , 14-JUN-17 - 16-JUN-17. [Details]
    (2017) International Agri-Innovation Summit,
    Farrell, M. (Invited Speaker) (2017) Final discussion Panel (Invited speaker by DG-AGRI. [Chaired Session], International Agri-Innovation Summit, Lisbon , 11-OCT-17 - 12-OCT-17. [Details]
    (2017) The Contribution of Women in Rural Areas,
    Farrell, M. (Invited Speaker) (2017) ENRD Workshop on Social Hubs in Rural Europe. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], The Contribution of Women in Rural Areas, Brussels , 08-FEB-17 - 08-FEB-17. [Details]
    (2017) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference,
    Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Paper Title: Local experiences of spatial planning; a spatial justice interpretation. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College, Dublin , 05-JUN-17 - 08-JUN-17. [Details]
    (2017) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College,
    Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Session Organiser: Spatial Justice and Territorial Cohesion. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College, Trinity College, Dublin , 04-JUN-17 - 07-JUN-17. [Details]
    (2016) International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M. (2016) ‘Using oral histories to promote public participation in wetland conservation’. [Oral Presentation], International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway, NUI Galway , 22-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
    (2016) Joint International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture,
    Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2016) The joint international conference of ISEH 2016 (The 3rd International Symposium on Environment and Health), ISEG 2016 (The 10th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry) 2016 and Geoinformatics 2016 (The 24th International Conference on Geoinformatics) provides a historical opportunity for international experts working in several closely related areas of environment, health, geographical information system (GIS) and agriculture, to meet and share the latest understanding of the ever growing challenges between human and our changing environment. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Joint International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture, NUI Galway , 14-AUG-16 - 20-AUG-16. [Details]
    (2016) Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network,
    Marie Mahon, Maura Farrell (2016) Reconnecting People and Places. [Oral Presentation], Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network, Amsterdam , 10-MAY-16 - 12-MAY-16. [Details]
    (2016) Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network, 'Reconnecting People and Places',
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; Kennedy, P. (2016) Harnessing the arts and creativity to promote local rural sustainability. [Oral Presentation], Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network, 'Reconnecting People and Places', Amsterdam , 10-MAY-16 - 12-MAY-16. [Details]
    (2015) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2015) Entrepreneurial leadership and governance for the development of rural regions. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy, Piacenza, Italy , 25-MAY-15 - 27-MAY-15. [Details]
    (2015) Conference of American Geographers,
    Farrell, M. (2015) AAG. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, Chicago, Illinois, USA , 21-APR-15 - 25-APR-15. [Details]
    (2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Session organiser: Contemporary rural research; critical perspectives and interventions. [Organising Chair], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 17-MAY-13 - 19-MAY-13. [Details]
    (2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Paper Title: Forestry as a resource for sustainable rural development in the West region of ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 16-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details]
    (2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Paper Title: Critical perspectives on civil society as an agent of rural development. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 16-APR-13 - 18-APR-13. [Details]
    (2013) Conference of American Geographers,
    Farrell, M., Mahon, M and McDonagh, J. (2013) Return Migration: An Integral Component of Rural Development. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, Los Angeles , 09-APR-13 - 13-APR-13. [Details]
    (2012) Conference of American Geographers,
    Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., and Mahon, M. (2012) Forestry as a Resource for Sustainable Rural Development in the West Region of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, New York, USA , 24-FEB-12 - 28-APR-12. [Details]
    (2012) Creativity at the Edge; the role of the arts and creativity in sustaining rural and Gaeltacht communities - beyond economic critiques,
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., O'Laoire, L., McGrath, B. (2012) The role of the arts and creativity in rural sustainability. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Creativity at the Edge; the role of the arts and creativity in sustaining rural and Gaeltacht communities - beyond economic critiques, Moore Institute, NUI Galway , 19-JUN-12 - 19-JUN-12. [Details]
    (2011) European Society for Rural Sociology Biannual Conference,
    Mahon, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2011) Session organiser: Relational rurals - re-imagining and re-making rural place n an era of globalization. [Organising Chair], European Society for Rural Sociology Biannual Conference, Chania, Greece , 22-AUG-11 - 26-AUG-11. [Details]
    (2011) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Chania, Greece 2011,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Flexible governance for rural capacity building and sustainable development. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Chania, Greece 2011, Chania, Greece , 22-AUG-11 - 25-AUG-11. [Details]
    (2011) Conference of Irish Geographers 2011,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Perspectives and potentials for forestry in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2011, Mary Immaculate College Limerick , 19-MAY-11 - 22-MAY-11. [Details]
    (2011) DERREG Closing Conference: Globalization and Rural Regions in Europe: Impacts, Challenges and Lessons,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Regional Learning and Rural Development: Case Study Area – BMW Region/West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], DERREG Closing Conference: Globalization and Rural Regions in Europe: Impacts, Challenges and Lessons, Murska Sobota, Slovenia , 12-OCT-11 - 13-OCT-11. [Details]
    (2011) Rural Gender Education,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M. (2011) Conference on gendered issues in rural education. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Rural Gender Education, NUI Galway , 12-JUL-11 - 12-JUL-11. [Details]
    (2011) Rural Gender Education,
    M. Farrell, M.Mahon (2011) Symposium. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Rural Gender Education, NUI Galway , 12-JUL-11 - 12-JUL-11. [Details]
    (2011) Conference of Irish Geographers 2011,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Sustaining the rural – challenges for development in an era of globalization. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2011, Mary Immaculate College Limerick , 06-MAY-11 - 08-MAY-11. [Details]
    (2011) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle Universit, UK,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Forestry in the West of Ireland; Potential rural development or unattainable pursuit?. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle Universit, UK, Newcastle University, UK> , 04-APR-11 - 07-APR-11. [Details]
    (2011) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle University, UK,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Sustaining rural development in the West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle University, UK, Newcastle University, UK> , 04-APR-11 - 07-APR-11. [Details]
    (2011) The Sustainability of Rural Systems Global and Local Challenges and Opportunities,
    Farrell, M., (2011) Proceedings of the 19th Annual Colloquium of the Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems of the International Geographical Union National University of Ireland Galway, 1-7 August 2011. [Conference Organising Committee Member], The Sustainability of Rural Systems Global and Local Challenges and Opportunities, NUI Galway , 01-AUG-11 - 07-AUG-11. [Details]
    (2010) CELT 'Creative Thinking' Symposium,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M. (2010) Paper Title: Student videos for learning. [Oral Presentation], CELT 'Creative Thinking' Symposium, NUI Galway , 08-JUN-10 - 10-JUN-11. [Details]
    (2010) Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway,
    Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2010) Paper Title: An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Irish Return Migrants in Rural Areas. [Oral Presentation], Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway, NUI Galway , 05-MAY-10 - 06-MAY-10. [Details]
    (2009) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009,
    Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2009) Paper Title: Exploring policy approaches and challenges to innovation, learning, and capacity building in the West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009, University of Helsinki, Vaasa, Finland , 17-AUG-09 - 22-AUG-09. [Details]
    (2008) Agricultural Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme. ,
    Farrell, McDonagh, J. (2008) Conference of American Geographers. [Oral Presentation], Agricultural Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme. , Boston, USA , 15-APR-08 - 19-APR-08. [Details]
    (2006) Irish Agricultural Change and the Role of the Irish Extension Advisory Services,
    Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J. (2006) Irish Agricultural Change and the Role of the Irish Extension Advisory Services Teagasc Student Presentation (Winner First Year Student Prize). [Oral Presentation], Irish Agricultural Change and the Role of the Irish Extension Advisory Services, RERC, Teagasc , 03-APR-06. [Details]

    ANET/COS

      Year Publication
    (2020) Not Necessarily Money – farm renewal and (inter)generational considerations.
    Conway, S.F, McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. (2020) Not Necessarily Money – farm renewal and (inter)generational considerations. ANET/COS [Details]

    Article

      Year Publication
    (2017) Unearthing Stumbling Blocks to Farm Succession & Land Mobility.
    Conway, S. McDonagh, J., Farrell., M. (2017) Unearthing Stumbling Blocks to Farm Succession & Land Mobility. Article [Details]

    Conference Paper

      Year Publication
    (2015) Entrepreneurial leadership and governance for the development of rural regions. Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy.
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2015) Entrepreneurial leadership and governance for the development of rural regions. Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2013) Crtitical perspectives on civil society as an agent of rural development.
    Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2013) Crtitical perspectives on civil society as an agent of rural development. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Sustaining the rural – challenges in an era of globalization.
    Mahon, M (with Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J.) (2011) Sustaining the rural – challenges in an era of globalization. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Perspectives and Potentials for Forestry in Ireland.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J.) (2011) Perspectives and Potentials for Forestry in Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Forestry in the West of Ireland: Potential for Rural Development or Unattainable Pursuit?.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2011) Forestry in the West of Ireland: Potential for Rural Development or Unattainable Pursuit?. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Shaping interventions for sustainable rural development.
    Mahon, M. (with Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J) (2011) Shaping interventions for sustainable rural development. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Flexible governance for rural capacity building and sustainable development.
    Mahon, M (with Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J.) (2011) Flexible governance for rural capacity building and sustainable development. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Regional Learning and Rural Development: Case Study Area – BMW Region/West of Ireland.
    Mahon, M. (with Farrell, M. & McDonagh, J) (2011) Regional Learning and Rural Development: Case Study Area – BMW Region/West of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) The DERREG project: Gender Issues.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2011) The DERREG project: Gender Issues. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in an Era of Globalization.
    Farrell, M., (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2011) Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in an Era of Globalization. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Environmental Capital and Sustainable Rural Development: Case Study Region – West of Ireland.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. & McDonagh, J.) (2011) Environmental Capital and Sustainable Rural Development: Case Study Region – West of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) Opportunities and Challenges Facing Return Migrants in Rural Areas: an Exploratory Study.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2010) Opportunities and Challenges Facing Return Migrants in Rural Areas: an Exploratory Study. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) Exploring the Experiences of Returned Migrants: Negotiating Opportunities and Challenges in Rural Ireland.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2010) Exploring the Experiences of Returned Migrants: Negotiating Opportunities and Challenges in Rural Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Irish Return Migrants in Rural Areas.
    Farrell, M. (with Mahon, M. and McDonagh, J) (2010) An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Irish Return Migrants in Rural Areas. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change The American Association of Geographers Conference Boston.
    Farrell,M. (2008) The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change The American Association of Geographers Conference Boston. Boston: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) EUGEO 2007, Amsterdam, August 2007. “The Changing Face of Irish Agriculture: A Challenge for Extension Advisory Services”.
    McDonagh, J. (2007) EUGEO 2007, Amsterdam, August 2007. “The Changing Face of Irish Agriculture: A Challenge for Extension Advisory Services”. Amsterdam: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) Conference of Irish Geographers, Dublin, May 2007. “Irish Agricultural Change – Reflected in the Extension Advisory Services”.
    McDonagh, J. (2007) Conference of Irish Geographers, Dublin, May 2007. “Irish Agricultural Change – Reflected in the Extension Advisory Services”. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) “Options for Farm Families Programme: Realistic Evaluation Framework”. Irish Evaluation Conference.
    McDonagh, J. (2007) “Options for Farm Families Programme: Realistic Evaluation Framework”. Irish Evaluation Conference. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

    Electronic Article

      Year Publication
    (2020) Women in Rural Research.
    Farrell, M. and Conway, s. (2020) Women in Rural Research. Electronic Article [Details]

    Electronic Publication

      Year Publication
    (2016) Shannon Arts Development: LEADER Case Study.
    Farrell, M. (2016) Shannon Arts Development: LEADER Case Study. Electronic Publication [Details]
    (2016) IT Sligo Plays Key Role In European Boost for High Nature Value Farmland Innovative solutions for supporting high nature value areas.
    Farrell, M. (2016) IT Sligo Plays Key Role In European Boost for High Nature Value Farmland Innovative solutions for supporting high nature value areas. Electronic Publication [Details]

    Newsletter

      Year Publication
    (2019) NRN LEADER Newsletter.
    Farrell, M., Conway, S. Hooks, T. (2019) NRN LEADER Newsletter. Newsletter [Details]
    (2019) NRN LEADER Newsletter.
    Farrell, M., Conway, S., Hooks, T. (2019) NRN LEADER Newsletter. Newsletter [Details]
    (2018) NRN LEADER Newsletter.
    Farrell, M., Conway, S. (2018) NRN LEADER Newsletter. Newsletter [Details]
    (2017) NRN LEADER Newsletter.
    Farrell, M., Conway, T., (2017) NRN LEADER Newsletter. Newsletter [Details]

    Review Articles

      Year Publication
    (2016) Fifth National Rural Network Meeting – Arts and Culture in Rural Areas.
    Farrell, M. (2016) Fifth National Rural Network Meeting – Arts and Culture in Rural Areas. Review Articles [Details]

    Workshops

      Year Publication
    (2008) The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme  Teagasc Student Presentation Day (Winner of the Bob of Connor Agricultural Economics Award).
    farrell,M. (2008) The Challenge of Implementing a Multifunctional Advisory Programme  Teagasc Student Presentation Day (Winner of the Bob of Connor Agricultural Economics Award). Workshops [Details]
    (2007) Student Presentation, Athenry May 2007. “Rural Restructuring and Agricultural Change – Determining the Role of the Irish Extension Advisory Services”.
    McDonagh, J. (2007) Student Presentation, Athenry May 2007. “Rural Restructuring and Agricultural Change – Determining the Role of the Irish Extension Advisory Services”. Athenry: Workshops [Details]
    (2007) Walsh Fellow Student Presentation, Dublin November 2007. “Programme Evaluation within Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Change”.
    McDonagh, J. (2007) Walsh Fellow Student Presentation, Dublin November 2007. “Programme Evaluation within Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Change”. Dublin: Workshops [Details]

    Working Paper

      Year Publication
    (2008) Agricultural extension advisory services: The challenge of implementing a multifunctional advisory programme. The Rural Economy Reserach Centre Working Paper Series.
    Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2008) Agricultural extension advisory services: The challenge of implementing a multifunctional advisory programme. The Rural Economy Reserach Centre Working Paper Series. Galway: Working Paper [Details]

    Honours and Awards

      Year Title Awarding Body
    2020 Teaching Excellence Award Nomination NUI Galway
    2019 NUI Galway, Presidents Award for Societal Impact NUI Galway
    2018 Scientific Committee: European Society for Rural Sociology European Society for Rural Sociology
    2018 Dean’s Award for Research College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies, NUI Galway
    2014 Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice NUI Galway
    2011 Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education NUI Galway
    2008 Bob O Connor Award Agricultural Economics Society Ireland
    2006 Teagasc Research Presentation Award Teagasc
    2003 Top Undergraduate Dissertation Award Geography Department, NUIG

    Professional Associations

      Association Function From / To
    Geographical Society of Ireland Irish Geography Association 01-AUG-06 / 15-JUN-20
    Rural Sociological Society Rural Research 01-JAN-16 /
    The European Society for Rural Sociology Member 30-SEP-18 / 10-AUG-19
    Association of American Geographers Association of American Geographers 01-JAN-12 / 15-JUN-20
    Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers International Geography Association 31-JAN-18 / 15-JUN-20
    Regional Studies Association Research Association 01-JAN-12 / 15-JUN-20

    Committees

      Committee Function From / To
    NUI Galway Working Group on Widening Access and Participation (Working Group of the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Campus Committee, EDICC Committee Member 27-FEB-20 / 15-JUN-20
    External Examiner - UCD - MLitt External Examiner for MLitt in UCD 31-JAN-20 / 31-JAN-23
    Royal Dublin Society RDS Agricultural Awards Evaluator 29-NOV-19 / 30-SEP-20
    SSE Airtricity Galway Wind Park Community Fund Evaluation Officer 30-JAN-18 / 30-SEP-20
    External Examiner GMIT - Undergraduate Programmes External examiner for undergraduate Degree course 01-JAN-18 / 31-JAN-21
    College of Arts Taught Graduate Programme Committee Committee Member 30-SEP-12 / 30-AUG-17
    Teagasc Rural Development Committee Committee Member 30-JUN-12 / 30-JUN-23
    Rural Action Northern Ireland Board Member 01-OCT-19 / 15-JUN-20
    Common Agricultural Policy Consultative Committee Committee Member 30-SEP-19 / 15-JUN-20
    DG AGRI Working Group on Rural Development Committee Member 31-OCT-17 / 01-SEP-18
    School of Geography and Archaeology Teaching and Learning Committee Chairperson 31-AUG-17 / 31-AUG-20
    Monitoring Committee for the Action Plan for Rural Development Committee and Sub-Committee Lead 01-MAR-17 /
    Advisory Group for Horizon 2020 - Societal NUI Galway representative on the Challenge 2 Horizon 2020 02-JAN-17 / 02-JAN-20
    Selection Committee for the European Innovation Partnership Project elevator for EIP-AGRI projects for DAFM 03-OCT-16 /
    European Rural Network Assembly Irish Representative for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 03-OCT-16 /
    Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Rural Development Monitoring Committee Committee Member 01-JUN-16 / 31-DEC-20
    NTERREG VA Programme Monitoring Committee Board Member 30-MAY-15 / 30-MAY-20
    Teagasc Rural Development Committee Board Member 02-JAN-15 / 02-JAN-19
    Irish Rural Link Board of Directors Board of Directors 30-AUG-14 / 30-AUG-20

    Employment

      Employer Position From / To
    Western Health Board Social Skills Instructor 01-SEP-90 / 31-AUG-00
    Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Post Primary Teacher 01-SEP-04 / 31-AUG-05
    NUI Galway Post Doctoral Researcher 01-JAN-09 / 31-DEC-11
    NUI Galway Lecturer in Geography (Contract) 01-SEP-12 / 01-NOV-13
    NUI Galway Lecturer in Geography (Contract) 01-JAN-12 / 31-AUG-12
    St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Lecturer in Geography (Contract) 01-JAN-12 / 31-MAY-12
    NUI Galway Lecturer in Geography (Contract) 31-DEC-13 / 31-MAY-14
    NUI Galway Lecturer in Geography 01-JUN-14 / 15-JUN-20

    Education

      Year Institution Qualification Subject
    2014 National University of Ireland, Galway POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA (LEVEL 9) Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
    2012 National University of Ireland, Galway Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning Education
    2009 National University of Ireland, Galway PhD Geography
    2004 National University of Ireland, Galway HIGHER DIPLOMA (LEVEL 8) Education
    2000 National University of Ireland, Galway Bachelor of Arts Geography and History

    Community Engagement

      Title Type From / To
    Board Membership Board of Directors Irish Rural Link 25-JUN-14 / 13-OCT-15
    Other Rural Wales: Brexit Discussions 20-SEP-19 / 26-JUL-19
    Policy Development INTERREG Monitoring Committee Review Panel /
    Policy Development INTERREG Monitoring Committee /
    Board Membership Teagasc National Committee for Rural Development /

    Reviews

      Journal Role
    Journal Of Rural Studies Reviewer
    Journal Of Rural Studies Reviewer
    European Countryside Reviewer
    Sociologia Ruralis Reviewer
    International Journal of Agricultural Management Reviewer
    Social Science Research Reviewer

    Other Activities

      Description

    Appointed external evaluator by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine for the evaluation of the European Innovation Partnerships for Agriculture Projects in 2017. Projects funding is estimated at €23 million.

    Appointed External Examiner for Galway Mayo Institute of Technology for Rural based programmes in 2017.

    DG-AGRI - EU Commission Appointed to policy review group for the Rural Development Programme post 2020

    Teaching Interests

    With regard to teaching and pedagogy, I have experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Since 2012, I have co-directed and coordinated the MA in Rural Sustainability.  During this time, my teaching portfolio has expanded to encompass the design, coordination and delivery of four MA modules (TI502, TI503, TI505 and TI506) and my collaboration on two further modules (TI504 and TI507).  These modules were designed to ensure a programme ethos of theory, research and practice for graduates who are interested in furthering their knowledge and ability to influence rural process, policy and practices.  The delivery of these modules resulted in community engagement experience and collaboration with national organisations such as, Teagasc, Solas, Local Action Groups, Pobal and local community groups, and internationally with Charles University, Prague. 
     
    I have extensive experience at undergraduate teaching, commencing in 2006 with contributions to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year courses.  This experience includes devising and teaching my own modules in addition to contributing to team-teaching within the Discipline of Geography.  In 2012, I also had the opportunity to teach as an invited rural specialist Lecturer at St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra.  To support my teaching agenda and develop my ability as an effective lecturer, I completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in 2011, and I am in the process of completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice with the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, NUI Galway.  Both courses, in addition to several other teaching development courses, have encouraged me to foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning and invigorated me to apply innovative teaching methods; appropriate assessment techniques and valuable student feedback practices.  Innovative teaching methods have become the norm for me, with the use of Facebook and Twitter, in addition to making extensive use of Blackboard, particularly using the Grade Centre to track student progress and provide prompt and pertinent feedback.  
     

    Recent Postgraduate Students

      Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
    2013 David Newman MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2016 Anna Bodkin MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2013 Gráinne Cribbin MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2019 Brian Leonard PhD Y
    2016 Aine Byrne MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2013 Caitlin McGowan MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2016 Adam Gannon MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2013 Eanna Molly MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2017 Shane Conway PhD
    2013 Sarah Conneally MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2014 Kate McMunn MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y
    2015 Sarah Philips MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) Y

    Modules Taught

      Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
    3rd Year Geographical Perspectives on Rural Change TI369 Rural Geography
    Masters Rural Community Service Learning Project TI6110 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    3rd Year Research Seminar in Geography TI359 Dissertation in Geography
    Masters The Multifunctional Countryside TI506 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    Masters Conceptualising the Rural - Policy, Strategy and Governance TI503 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    Masters Research Methodologies: Practicing Rural Development TI507 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    2nd Year Theory and Practice in Geography 2 TI252 Geography
    Masters Rural Development and Communication for Rural Innovation TI505 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    3rd Year Research Seminar in Geography of Rural Social and Economic Change TI352 Research Dissertation
    1st Year Principles of Human Geography TI150 Human Geography
    Masters Dissertation Research Paper TI502 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    Masters International Field Trip: Globalizing the Rural TI6111 Masters in Rural Sustainability
    3rd Year Research Project Design and Development TI335 Dissertation in Geography
    2nd Year Theory and Practice in Geography 1 TI251 Geography

    Internal Collaborators

      Name Description of Collaboration
    Internal Collaborators
    - A member of the Rural Research Cluster - The Gender Cluster  

    External Collaborators

      Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
    European Network for Rural Development DG AGRI BELGIUM
    As part of the NRN Project, I collaborate with the ENRD in relation to all matters of the Rural Development Programme and rural policy issues
    Department of Rural and Community Affairs Government Body IRELAND
    Commissioned to examine the Impact Indicators for the Action Plan for Rural Development
    External Collaborators
    §  Appointed by Minster Alan Kelly and Minister Ann Phelan to a Government expert advisory group to assist the development of rural development policy and implementation of the Government’s CEDRA report.  §  Appointed to the Irish Rural Link Board of Directors in 2014 §  Appointed to the Teagasc Rural Development Stakeholders Group in 2013 §  Collaborated with and continue to work on papers, teaching and research opportunities with eight different research partners from the DERREG project: Aberystwyth University, UK; Nordregio, Sweden; University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Mendel University, Czech Republic, Universität des Saarlandes, Germany, Leibniz – Institut für Landekunde, Germany, Wageningen University, Netherlands and Institute NeVork, Slovenia. §  Over the last two years, I have worked with Professor Radim Perlín, Dr Jiri Vágner, and PhD student, Marie Syrovátková, Charles University, Prague in devising an MA International Field Based Learning trip to the Czech Republic.  §  I have formed an alliance with Brandon University, Canada in relation to research work for PhD student, Jack Lovell.  
    National Rural Network Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine IRELAND
    Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional and Rural Affairs Government Department IRELAND
    Commissioned to examine the Impact Factors for the Action Plan for Rural Development