What is your name?

Darragh Campbell

Who is your Employer?

Daniel Breen

 Number of Years on your Apprenticeship?

3

 Where are you from?

New Inn, Co. Tipperary

Why did you chose an apprenticeship in Farriery?

I wanted to work with horses after growing up with them and I have always had a keen interest in equestrian activities. As a child I took part in a lot of hunter trials and pony club games.

What is it like to be a farrier apprentice in Ireland?

Tough work but enjoyable.

Favourite part of the job?

Being somewhere different every day.

Least favourite?

Working with difficult horses.  

How are you exams doing?

I got on well in all my Phase 2 assessments and passed everything first time. I am currently in week 6 of 11 and hope to do well as well as Phase 2.

What do you do in your spare time?

I play hurling for New Inn, football and hunt with the Tipperary Fox Hounds.

What is your plan when you’re finished your apprenticeship.

I hope to work for myself once I have built up enough work or travel abroad