Claire Daly

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Agri Business

Mountbellew

Transitioning from Heywood Community School to university life at ATU and Mountbellew was a pivotal shift. Initially leaning towards accounting, my upbringing on a dairy and beef farm in Laois guided me to a course blending business with agriculture at ATU. University life demanded more independence, but ATU’s supportive atmosphere at both campuses eased the transition. Spending most days in Mountbellew and commuting weekly to ATU Galway Campus (Dublin Road) fostered strong class bonds and friendships.

The course was enriching, offering practical experiences from digital business projects to farm-based learning in Mountbellew, aligning perfectly with my interests. Student life was vibrant, providing diverse learning and social opportunities across campuses. Completing my industry placement at Stradbally Town and Country and now working at FTMTA underscore how ATU prepared me for a career bridging agriculture and business.