Michael graduated from UCD with an honour’s degree in Agricultural Science, majoring in forestry in 2020. During his time in UCD he was educated in every aspect of forestry management and has previously worked as a labourer in the forestry industry. He is from a farming background, growing up on a dairy and beef farm in Co. Kilkenny and is actively involved of managing of the family farm. Michael is based in counties Clare and Galway working on afforestation and forest management.