Jim O’Grady graduated from UCD with a Bachelor in Agricultural Science in 1958. In 1963 he completed a Masters degree, followed by a PhD in 1969. Dr O’ Grady joined An Foras Talúntais (AFT) in 1969. He set up the pig research facilities at Moorepark.. He was Head of the Pig Husbandry Department until 1983 when he was appointed Director of Teagasc Grange Research Centre. In 1968 he was appointed Deputy Director of AFT with responsibly for the Research Programme. In 1989 he took Voluntary Early Retirement and joined IAWS As group Technical Manager. Dr. O’Grady retired in 2000. From 1977 to 1978 he was President of the Irish Grassland Association.
Back to Listing
Please wait while we validate your login