Henry holds a level 8 qualification in Agricultural Science and is a FAS approved advisor and commonage management planner. He is also an upland farmer with organic suckler and sheep enterprises. He was Project Manager for the Inishowen Uplands European Innovation Project prior to taking up this role. He has experience delivering all Department of Agriculture schemes to farmers and has a good working knowledge of all other Department of Agriculture schemes.

Andrew Ward Joint CEO of Inishowen Development Partnership. Andrew represented Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) on the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fisheries Taskforce. He is a FLAG Northwest and Community Finance Ireland Board member, previously serving on the Board of BIM and the Loughs Agency. Andrew has overseen the LEADER programme in Inishowen since 1998.

Ronan has been appointed ACRES Donegal administrator to assist the team. He has previous experience in administration of the Inishowen Farmers Uplands European Innovation Partnership Project.
Ronan has management experience in project development and administration in the public, private and community development sectors and has served on a number of industry boards.

Anita joins the team as a specialist in birds and habitat management. She has been with BirdWatch Ireland for over ten years, previously completing her PhD on the management of habitats for Corncrakes in the Shannon Callows. Within the ACRES team she will oversee the measures taken to protect some of our most threatened species such as Corncrakes, breeding waders and seabirds.

Aoife has an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, specialising in environmental management, and a PGcert in Ecological Survey Techniques, with her final project focusing on corncrake. She has previously worked as a consultant Ecologist / Ornithologist for three years, working on a variety of large and small-scale developments, and has a particular passion for birds. Aoife joins us as a Bird Specialist Project Officer.

Darragh has an Honours bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from ATU Sligo. He has previous experience as a habitat surveyor with Wild Atlantic Nature Life IP and has a keen interest in ecology particularly plant identification. Darragh will be working as an ACRES field surveyor for 2023.  

Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture specializing in Animal and Crop Science and a Higher Certificate in Business Studies with Admin, I.T., & Customer Services. Megan comes from a farming background and has a keen interest in animal nutrition and genetics from a sustainability point of view. Megan will be working as an ACRES field surveyor for Summer 2023.

Aileen has an agricultural and scientific background, having started her career in micro and molecular biological testing for pathogens in water and animal products working in specialised laboratory environments. She has worked as a Research Specialist aiming to understand diversification of agricultural practices in Ireland. Aileen holds an MSc in Agricultural Science and an MSc in AgInnovation. 

Amanda has a B.Sc Hons in Environmental Science. Previously she was employed as a Water Chemistry Laboratory Technician and Environmental Officer in Southwest Donegal. Amanda comes from a mixed farm of cattle and sheep and has a keen interest in animal genetics and sustainable agriculture practices. She joins us as a Project Officer.

Matthew is currently a student entering his 4th year in Level 8 Environmental Science with Ecology at ATU Sligo. He comes from a farming background in Monaghan with a good knowledge of previous Agricultural schemes in the past and a great interest in nature. Matthew is with ACRES Donegal as a Field Surveyor for the 2023 season.