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Dr Fiona Brennan


 
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Biography

Fiona is a lecturer in environmental microbiology within the School of Natural Sciences. She leads the Soil and Environmental Microbiology research group and is a principal investigator in the Plant and Agricultural Biosciences Centre. She completed a BSc in Environmental Biology (University College Dublin) and a PhD in microbiology (National University of Ireland, Galway) prior to holding soil postdoctoral research positions within Teagasc (The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority), Wexford and INRA (The French National  Institute for Agricultural Research), Dijon. Prior to her appointment in NUIG she held a position as a research scientist in the James Hutton Institute, Scotland and was a core researcher in the Centre for Human and Animal Pathogens in the environment (HAP-E).

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Research Interests

  • Ecology of functional microbial communities in soil and engineered systems
  • Microbial biochemical processes and community dynamics in soils and animal slurries
  • Nutrient cycling in agricultural systems
  • Microbial adaptation to ecological niches
  • Fate and transport of microbial enteropathogens in the environment
  • Microbial quality of water
  • Virulence and cold-temperature adaptation of environmentally persistent E. coli
  • Ecophysiology of enteropathogens in soil

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2016) 'Holistic evaluation of field-scale denitrifying bioreactors as a basis to improve environmental quality'
Fenton, O., Healy, M.G., Brennan, F.P., Thornton, S.F., Lanigan, G.J., Ibrahim, T.G. (2016) 'Holistic evaluation of field-scale denitrifying bioreactors as a basis to improve environmental quality'. Journal Of Environmental Quality, 45 (3):788-795 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'The general stress response is conserved in long-term soil-persistent strains of Escherichia coli'
Somorin Y;Abram F;Brennan F;O'Byrne C; (2016) 'The general stress response is conserved in long-term soil-persistent strains of Escherichia coli'. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Enteropathogen survival in soil from different land-uses is predominantly regulated by microbial community composition'
Moynihan, E. L., K. G. Richards, F. P. Brennan, S. F. Tyrrel, and K. Ritz. (2015) 'Enteropathogen survival in soil from different land-uses is predominantly regulated by microbial community composition'. Applied Soil Ecology, 89 :76-84 [Details]
(2014) 'Recently identified microbial guild mediates soil N2O sink capacity'
Jones, C. M., A. Spor, F. P. Brennan, M.-C. Breuil, D. Bru, P. Lemanceau, B. Griffiths, S. Hallin, and L. Philippot (2014) 'Recently identified microbial guild mediates soil N2O sink capacity'. Nature Climate Change, 4 :801-805 [Details]
(2014) 'Clay mineral type effect on bacterial enteropathogen survival in soil'
Brennan, F. P., E. Moynihan, B. S. Griffiths, S. Hillier, J. Owen, H. Pendlowski, and L. M. Avery (2014) 'Clay mineral type effect on bacterial enteropathogen survival in soil'. Science Of The Total Environment, 468–469 :302-305 [Details]
(2014) 'The nitrification inhibitor dicyandiamide increases mineralization-immobilization turnover in slurry amended grassland soil'
Ernfors, M., F. Brennan, K. Richards, K. McGeough, B. S. Griffiths, R. J. Laughlin, C. J. Watson, L. Philippot, J. Grant, E. Minet, E. Moynihan, and C. Mueller (2014) 'The nitrification inhibitor dicyandiamide increases mineralization-immobilization turnover in slurry amended grassland soil'. Journal Of Agricultural Science, 152 :137-149 [Details]
(2014) 'Permeable reactive interceptors: blocking diffuse nutrient and greenhouse gases losses in key areas of the farming landscape'
Fenton, O., Healy, M.G., Brennan, F., Jahangir, M.M.R., Lanigan, G.J., Richards, K.G., Thornton, S.F., Ibrahim, T.G. (2014) 'Permeable reactive interceptors: blocking diffuse nutrient and greenhouse gases losses in key areas of the farming landscape'. Journal Of Agricultural Science, 152 :S71-S81 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Insights into the Low Temperature Adaptation and Nutritional Flexibility of a Soil Persistent Escherichia coli'
Brennan, F. P., J. Grant, C. Botting, V. O' Flaherty, K. Richards, and F. Abram (2013) 'Insights into the Low Temperature Adaptation and Nutritional Flexibility of a Soil Persistent Escherichia coli'. Fems Microbiology Ecology, 84 :75-85 [Details]
(2013) 'The impact of soil type, biology and temperature on the environmental persistence of non-toxigenic E. coli O157'
Moynihan, E., K. Richards, K. Ritz, S. Tyrrel, and F. Brennan (2013) 'The impact of soil type, biology and temperature on the environmental persistence of non-toxigenic E. coli O157'. Biology And Environment, 113B :41-46 [Details]
(2012) 'Evaluating E. coli transport risk in soil using dye and bromide tracers'
Brennan, F. P., G. Kramers, J. Grant, V. O' Flaherty, N. M. Holden, and K. Richards (2012) 'Evaluating E. coli transport risk in soil using dye and bromide tracers'. Soil Science Society Of America Journal, 76 :663-673 [Details]
(2012) 'Water Content and Soil Type Effects on Accelerated Leaching after Slurry Application'
Kramers, G,Holden, NM,Brennan, F,Green, S,Richards, KG (2012) 'Water Content and Soil Type Effects on Accelerated Leaching after Slurry Application'. Vadose Zone Journal, 11 [DOI] [Details]
(2011) 'Does soil biology hold the key to optimised slurry management?: a manifesto for research'
Harris, J. A., S. F. Tyrrel, K. Ritz, G. J. Lanigan, B. S. Griffiths, F. P. Brennan, F. Bourdin, P. A. Massey, E. L. Moynihan, N. E. Rogers, M. G. Kibblewhite, M. Pawlett, R. Sakrabani, N. J. Hoekstra, R. E. Creamer, R. P. O. Schulte, and K. G. Richards (2011) 'Does soil biology hold the key to optimised slurry management?: a manifesto for research'. Soil Use And Management, 27 :464-469 [Details]
(2010) 'Characterisation of environmentally persistent E. coli isolates leached from an Irish soil'
Brennan F.P., Chinalia, F.A., Abram, F., Richards, K.R. and O'Flaherty, V. (2010) 'Characterisation of environmentally persistent E. coli isolates leached from an Irish soil'. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, 76 (7):2-175 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Implications of the proposed Soil Framework Directive on agricultural systems in Atlantic Europe – a review'
Creamer, R.E., Brennan, F., Fenton, O., Healy, M.G., Lalor, S.T.J., Lanigan, G.J., Regan, J.T., Griffiths, B.S. (2010) 'Implications of the proposed Soil Framework Directive on agricultural systems in Atlantic Europe – a review'. Soil Use and Management, 26 :198-211 [Details]
(2010) 'Characterisation of environmentally persistent Escherichia coli isolates leached from an Irish soil'
Brennan, F., Abram, F., Chinalia, F., Richards, K. and O'Flaherty V. (2010) 'Characterisation of environmentally persistent Escherichia coli isolates leached from an Irish soil'. Appl. Environ. Microbiol, 76 (7):2175-2180 [DOI] [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2009) 'The Application of Soil Microbial Ecology to Understanding Environmental Issues. Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle'
Griffiths, Bryan,Serhatli, Seda,Chen, Xiaoyun,Brennan, F.,Lalor, S.,O' hUallacháin, D (2009) 'The Application of Soil Microbial Ecology to Understanding Environmental Issues. Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle' In: Teagasc, Johnstown castleTeagasc, Johnstown castle. [Details]
(2009) 'Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre: Research Report 2008'
Brennan, F.P. ,Chinalia, F.A.,Abram, F.,O’Flaherty, V.,Richards, K (2009) 'Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre: Research Report 2008' In: Physiological and Molecular Characterisation of Environmentally Persistent E. coli Strains in a Temperate Gley Soil. Wexford: Teagasc. [Details]
(2009) 'Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle'
Brennan, F.,O'Flaherty, V. ,Abram, F.,Chinalia, F.A.,Richards, K.,Lalor, S.,O' hUallacháin, D (2009) 'Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle' In: E.coli in Soils: Visitors or Residents?. Wexford: Teagasc, Johnstown castle. [Details]
(2007) 'Tracing pathogens through soil: perspectives on risk assessment. Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle'
Brennan, F.,Richards, K.,O'Flaherty, V. ,Finn, J.A.,Richards, K,Shortle, G. (2007) 'Tracing pathogens through soil: perspectives on risk assessment. Ireland's Rural Environment: Research Highlights from Johnstown Castle' In: Teagasc, Johnstown castleTeagasc, Johnstown castle. [Details]
(2007) 'Landspreading: Characterizing the risk to groundwater from microbial pathogens. Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre: Research Report 2007'
Brennan, F.P. ,Richards, K. ,O’Flaherty, V. (2007) 'Landspreading: Characterizing the risk to groundwater from microbial pathogens. Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre: Research Report 2007' In: TeagascTeagasc. [Details]
(2006) 'Pathogen Movement by Preferential Flow in Irish Grassland Soils . Johnstown Castle Environmental Research Centre: Research Report 2006'
Brennan, F.,Kramers, G. ,Richards, K. ,O’Flaherty, V,Holden, N.M. (2006) 'Pathogen Movement by Preferential Flow in Irish Grassland Soils . Johnstown Castle Environmental Research Centre: Research Report 2006' In: TeagascTeagasc. [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2013) Sewer Flooding Guidance.
Avery, L.,Cuthbert, A.,Brennan, F,Dawson, J.,Rhind, S.,Centre of expertise for Waters (2013) Sewer Flooding Guidance. . [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2014) The effect of carbon and phosphorus availability on soil microbial community. Global Soil Biodiversity Conference: Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services.
Randall, K.C.,Clipson, N.,Creamer, R. E.,Griffiths, B.,Brennan, F. P.,Doyle, E. (2014) The effect of carbon and phosphorus availability on soil microbial community. Global Soil Biodiversity Conference: Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services. Dijon: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) Nitrification inhibitor effects on community structure and functional microbial communities in grassland soils. Global Soil Biodiversity Conference: Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services.
Brennan, F.P.,Ernfors, M.,Griffiths, B.,Philippot, L.,Bru, D.,McGeough, K.,Laughlin, R.J.,Watson, C.J.,Grant, J.,Muller, C.,Richards, K (2014) Nitrification inhibitor effects on community structure and functional microbial communities in grassland soils. Global Soil Biodiversity Conference: Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services. Dijon: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) The effect of carbon and inorganic phosphorus availability on soil microbial diversity. Molecular Microbial Ecology Group (MMEG).
Randall, K.C.,Doyle, E.,Creamer, R. E.,Brennan, F,Griffiths, B. (2014) The effect of carbon and inorganic phosphorus availability on soil microbial diversity. Molecular Microbial Ecology Group (MMEG). Bangor: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) Exploring the genomic and phenotypic basis for E. coli naturalisation in soil. Cooperative of Zoonoses Experience and Expertise (CoZEE) Conference: The role of high-throughput sequencing in surveillance, diagnostics and tracking zoonotic bacteria.
Brennan, F.P.,Pritchard, L.,Holden, N.M.,Abram, F. (2014) Exploring the genomic and phenotypic basis for E. coli naturalisation in soil. Cooperative of Zoonoses Experience and Expertise (CoZEE) Conference: The role of high-throughput sequencing in surveillance, diagnostics and tracking zoonotic bacteria. Dundee: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) The effect of inorganic phosphorus on bacterial community structure in soil. Society for General Microbiology: Focused meeting on Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Soil Microbiology.
Randall, K.C.,Griffiths, B.,Creamer, R. E.,Brennan, F. P.,Clipson, N.,Doyle, E. (2014) The effect of inorganic phosphorus on bacterial community structure in soil. Society for General Microbiology: Focused meeting on Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Soil Microbiology. Loughborough, UK: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) An evaluation of factors contributing to a VTEC risk assessment for fresh produce. Society for General Microbiology Annual Conference.
Merget, Bernhard,Strachan, Norval,Forbes, Ken,Brennan, F.P.,Holden, Nicola (2014) An evaluation of factors contributing to a VTEC risk assessment for fresh produce. Society for General Microbiology Annual Conference. LiverpoolLiverpool: Conference Paper [Details]
(2014) A functional RpoS-mediated stress response is retained in long-term soil-adapted Escherichia coli. Society for General Microbiology Annual Conference.
Somorin, Yinka,Brennan, Fiona P.,Abram, F.,O'Byrne, Conor (2014) A functional RpoS-mediated stress response is retained in long-term soil-adapted Escherichia coli. Society for General Microbiology Annual Conference. Liverpool: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) The impact of Clay mineral composition on Enteropathogen survival in soil. FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists.
Brennan, F. P.,Moynihan, E.,Griffiths, B. S.,Hillier, S.,Owen, J.,Pendlowski, H.,Avery, L. (2013) The impact of Clay mineral composition on Enteropathogen survival in soil. FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists. Leipzig, GermanyLeipzig, Germany: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Cold-adapted environmentally persistent Escherichia coli . FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists.
Brennan, F. P.,Murphy, J.,Moynihan, E.,Abram, F. (2013) Cold-adapted environmentally persistent Escherichia coli . FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists. Leipzig, GermanyLeipzig, Germany: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Towards the implementation of permeable reactive interceptors on agricultural landscapes in Ireland. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting.
Ibrahim, T.,Thornton, S.,Brennan, F,Hall, A.,Healy, M. G.,Lanigan, G. J.,Richards, K,Serrenho, Ana Joao,Fenton, O. (2013) Towards the implementation of permeable reactive interceptors on agricultural landscapes in Ireland. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting. Tampa, FloridaTampa, Florida: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) Shifts in E. coli and total microbial community as a function of the sludge treatment process. Soil Science Society of America 2013 Annual Meeting, Water, Food, Energy & Innovation for a Sustainable World.
Moynihan, E.,Brennan, F.,Griffiths, B. ,Sprigings, A. ,Richards, K.G. (2013) Shifts in E. coli and total microbial community as a function of the sludge treatment process. Soil Science Society of America 2013 Annual Meeting, Water, Food, Energy & Innovation for a Sustainable World. Tampa, Florida: Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) The effect of land-use on microbial community structure and enteropathogen survival in agricultural soils. FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Brennan, F,Richards, K (2013) The effect of land-use on microbial community structure and enteropathogen survival in agricultural soils. FEMs 5th Congress of European Microbiologists. Leipzig, Germany: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) The impact of Clay mineral composition on Enteropathogen survival in soil. Cooperative of Zoonoses Experience and Expertise (CoZEE) Conference: Intervention strategies to Prevent and Control Zoonoses.
Brennan, F.P.,Moynihan, E.,Griffiths, B. S.,Avery, L. (2012) The impact of Clay mineral composition on Enteropathogen survival in soil. Cooperative of Zoonoses Experience and Expertise (CoZEE) Conference: Intervention strategies to Prevent and Control Zoonoses. DundeeDundee: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Effect of dicyandiamide on the activity of ammonia oxidisers and denitrifiers in three grassland soils amended with cattle slurry. SGM.
Brennan, F. P.,Ernfors, M.,Philippot, L.,Richards, K,Bru, D.,Laughlin, R.J.,Mueller, C.,McGeough, K.,Watson, C.J.,Griffiths, B. S. (2012) Effect of dicyandiamide on the activity of ammonia oxidisers and denitrifiers in three grassland soils amended with cattle slurry. SGM. DublinDublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Effect of nitrification inhibitor DCD on ammonia oxidisers and denitrifiers in grassland soil amended with slurry. Eurosoil.
Brennan, F,Ernfors, M.,Philippot, L.,Richards, K,Bru, D.,Laughlin, R.J.,Mueller, C.,McGeough, K.,Watson, C.J.,Griffiths, B. S. (2012) Effect of nitrification inhibitor DCD on ammonia oxidisers and denitrifiers in grassland soil amended with slurry. Eurosoil. Bari, ItalyBari, Italy: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) The importance of the soil microbial community in regulating pathogen decay. Eurosoil.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Richards, K,Brennan, F (2012) The importance of the soil microbial community in regulating pathogen decay. Eurosoil. Bari, ItalyBari, Italy: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Impact of the soil microbial community on environmental enteropathogen persistence. SGM.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Richards, K,Brennan, F (2012) Impact of the soil microbial community on environmental enteropathogen persistence. SGM. DublinDublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Phylogenetic and phenotypic characterisation of soil persistent Escherichia coli . SGM.
Nzeteu, C.,Murphy, J.,Moynihan, E.,Brennan, F,Abram, F. (2012) Phylogenetic and phenotypic characterisation of soil persistent Escherichia coli . SGM. DublinDublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Soil nitrogen transformations and N2/N2O emissions after application of slurry to Irish grassland soils, as affected by the nitrification inhibitor DCD. International Nitrogen workshop.
Ernfors, M.,Brennan, F,McGeough, K.,Mueller, C.,Laughlin, R.J.,Watson, C.J.,Griffiths, B. S.,Philippot, L.,Richards, K (2012) Soil nitrogen transformations and N2/N2O emissions after application of slurry to Irish grassland soils, as affected by the nitrification inhibitor DCD. International Nitrogen workshop. WexfordWexford: Conference Paper [Details]
(2012) Effect of dicyandiamide on N2O and N2 emissions from slurry amended Irish grassland soils. AgForm.
Ernfors, M.,Brennan, F,McGeough, K.,Watson, C.J.,Mueller, C.,Griffiths, B. S.,Philippot, L.,Cahalan, E.,Richards, K (2012) Effect of dicyandiamide on N2O and N2 emissions from slurry amended Irish grassland soils. AgForm. TullamoreTullamore: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Interactions between microbial diversity and survival of pathogens in agricultural soil. Agricultural Research Forum.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S.,Richards, K,Brennan, F (2011) Interactions between microbial diversity and survival of pathogens in agricultural soil. Agricultural Research Forum. TullamoreTullamore: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Biotic effects of the indigenous soil microbial community on enteropathogen survival. British Society of Soil Science Postgraduate Conference.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S.,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2011) Biotic effects of the indigenous soil microbial community on enteropathogen survival. British Society of Soil Science Postgraduate Conference. York University, UK.York University, UK: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Relationship between microbial community structure and pathogen survival in an experimentally manipulated agricultural soil. FEMS Congress.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S. ,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2011) Relationship between microbial community structure and pathogen survival in an experimentally manipulated agricultural soil. FEMS Congress. Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Impact of microbial community structure on suppression of E.coli, Salmonella and Listeria spp. in a sandy-loam Agricultural soil. Ecology of Soil Microorganisms conference: Microbes as Important Drivers of Soil Processes.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Richards, K,Brennan, F (2011) Impact of microbial community structure on suppression of E.coli, Salmonella and Listeria spp. in a sandy-loam Agricultural soil. Ecology of Soil Microorganisms conference: Microbes as Important Drivers of Soil Processes. Prague, Czech RepublicPrague, Czech Republic: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Relationship between Microbial Community Structure and Pathogen Survival in an Experimentally Manipulated Agricultural Soil. FEMs: 4th Congress of European Microbiologists.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Richards, K,Brennan, F (2011) Relationship between Microbial Community Structure and Pathogen Survival in an Experimentally Manipulated Agricultural Soil. FEMs: 4th Congress of European Microbiologists. Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Effects of a nitrification inhibitor on soil nitrogen dynamics and N2/N2O emissions from Irish grassland soils after application of slurry. Sixth International Symposium on Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases (NCGG-6): Science, Policy and Integration.
Ernfors, M.,McGeough, K.,Laughlin, R.J.,Watson, C.J.,Müeller, C.,Brennan, F,Griffiths, B. S.,Cahalan, E.,Richards, K. G. (2011) Effects of a nitrification inhibitor on soil nitrogen dynamics and N2/N2O emissions from Irish grassland soils after application of slurry. Sixth International Symposium on Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases (NCGG-6): Science, Policy and Integration. AmsterdamAmsterdam: Conference Paper [Details]
(2011) Soil persistent Escherichia coli: Investigation into the coincidental evolution of Virulence Factors. FEMs: 4th Congress of European Microbiologists.
Abram, F.,Bhreathnach, Niamh,Brennan, F,O'Flaherty, V. (2011) Soil persistent Escherichia coli: Investigation into the coincidental evolution of Virulence Factors. FEMs: 4th Congress of European Microbiologists. Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Soil community structure: importance for suppression of agricultural microbial pathogens. Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Seminar.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S.,Brennan, F.P.,Richards, K. (2010) Soil community structure: importance for suppression of agricultural microbial pathogens. Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Seminar. DublinDublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) The impact of soil type and biology on the survival of Escherichia coli O157. British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2010) The impact of soil type and biology on the survival of Escherichia coli O157. British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference. Queens University, Belfast.Queens University, Belfast: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) The Impact of Soil Communities on Microbial Pathogen Survival. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S.,Richards, K.,Brennan, F.P. (2010) The Impact of Soil Communities on Microbial Pathogen Survival. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet. Seattle, USA. Seattle, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Phenotypic profiling and Proteomic Analysis of an Environmentally Persistent Escherichia coli Isolated from an Irish Soil. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet.
Abram, F.,Brennan, F.P.,Grant, J.,Botting, C.,Richards, K,O'Flaherty, V. (2010) Phenotypic profiling and Proteomic Analysis of an Environmentally Persistent Escherichia coli Isolated from an Irish Soil. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet. Seattle, USA. Seattle, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Naturalisation of E. coli populations in low-temperature temperate maritime soils. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet.
Brennan, F.P.,Abram, F.,Richards, K.,Kramers, G.,Chinalia, F.A.,Grant, J.,O'Flaherty, V. (2010) Naturalisation of E. coli populations in low-temperature temperate maritime soils. 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 13. Microbes - Stewards of a Changing Planet. Seattle, USA. Seattle, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2010) Environmentally Persistent E.coli in Temperate Maritime Lysimeter Soils . Ecotrons & Lysimeters.
Brennan, F.P.,O'Flaherty, V.,Kramers, G.,richards, K (2010) Environmentally Persistent E.coli in Temperate Maritime Lysimeter Soils . Ecotrons & Lysimeters. Nancy, FranceNancy, France: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Interactions between microbial diversity and structure, and pathogen survival in soil. British Society of Soil Science Young Scientists Meeting.
Moynihan, E., ,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S., ,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2009) Interactions between microbial diversity and structure, and pathogen survival in soil. British Society of Soil Science Young Scientists Meeting. Reading University, UK,Reading University, UK: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Interactions between microbial diversity and community complexity, and pathogen survival in soil. Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Conference.
Moynihan, E., ,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S., ,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F. (2009) Interactions between microbial diversity and community complexity, and pathogen survival in soil. Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Conference. Manchester Meteropolitan University, UK.Manchester Meteropolitan University, UK: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) The Role of Soil Type and Condition in the Fate and Transport of Landspread Microbial Enteropathogens. Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Seminar.
Brennan, F.P.,O'Flaherty, V.,Richards, K (2009) The Role of Soil Type and Condition in the Fate and Transport of Landspread Microbial Enteropathogens. Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Seminar. Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Survival of Escherichia coli O157 in sterile and non-sterile clay and sandy soil microcosms. Pathogenic E. coli Network International Conference.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S.,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2009) Survival of Escherichia coli O157 in sterile and non-sterile clay and sandy soil microcosms. Pathogenic E. coli Network International Conference. Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin, IrelandAshtown Food Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Persistence and Growth Capacity of Environmental E.coli in Temperate Irish Soil . 15th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology.
Brennan, F.P.,Abram, F.,Chinalia, F.A.,Richards, K,O’Flaherty, V (2009) Persistence and Growth Capacity of Environmental E.coli in Temperate Irish Soil . 15th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology. Naxos, GreeceNaxos, Greece: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Manure Management Research: Work in progress. Manure Application Management Conference.
Richards, K,Devaney, D.,Brennan, F.P.,O'Flaherty, V.,Hoekstra, N.,Rogers, N.,Mueller, C.,Laughlin, R.J.,Watson, C.J.,Casey, F.X.M.,Fenton, O.,Lalor, S.,Hennessy, D.,Lalor, S. (2009) Manure Management Research: Work in progress. Manure Application Management Conference. Johnstown Castle, Wexford.Johnstown Castle, Wexford: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) E. coli in the Soil Environment: Challenging Common Perceptions . Environ 19th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium.
Brennan, F.P.,Chinalia, F.A.,Abram, F.,Richards,K.,O’Flaherty,V. (2009) E. coli in the Soil Environment: Challenging Common Perceptions . Environ 19th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium. Waterford ITWaterford IT: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Interactions between diversity and the survival of microbial pathogens in soil. Safefood Research Network annual meeting.
Moynihan, E.,Ritz, K. ,Tyrrel, S. ,Richards, K. ,Brennan, F (2009) Interactions between diversity and the survival of microbial pathogens in soil. Safefood Research Network annual meeting. Ashtown Food Research Centre, DublinAshtown Food Research Centre, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Grassland system management:Role in the protection of underlying groundwater from health-related microbial pathogens. International conference on grassland and water framework directive.
Brennan, F.P.,O'Flaherty, V.,Richards, K (2008) Grassland system management:Role in the protection of underlying groundwater from health-related microbial pathogens. International conference on grassland and water framework directive. Johnstown Castle, WexfordJohnstown Castle, Wexford: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Impact of Agriculture on the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistant E.coli in Rivers in Ireland. British society for antimicrobial chemotherapy meeting on E.coli.
Galvin, S.,Boyle, F.,Brennan, F.,Morris, D.,,Cormican, M. (2008) Impact of Agriculture on the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistant E.coli in Rivers in Ireland. British society for antimicrobial chemotherapy meeting on E.coli. Royal College of Physicians, LondonRoyal College of Physicians, London: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Transport and Survival of E.coli Populations in Temperate soils. 12th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 12. Microbial Diversity – Sustaining the Blue Planet.
Brennan, F.P.,Richards, K. ,O’Flaherty, V. (2008) Transport and Survival of E.coli Populations in Temperate soils. 12th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 12. Microbial Diversity – Sustaining the Blue Planet. Cairns, Australia Cairns, Australia: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Landspread pathogen movement through soil: potential implications for use of E.coli as an indicator of water quality. Environ 08 18th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium.
Brennan, F.,O'Flaherty, V. ,Richards, K (2008) Landspread pathogen movement through soil: potential implications for use of E.coli as an indicator of water quality. Environ 08 18th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium. Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Institute of Technology: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Movement of landspread pathogens through soil: Estimating risk to groundwater. 2nd Workshop Lysimeters for global change research: Biological processes and the environmental fate.
Brennan, F.,Richards, K. ,O'Flaherty, V. (2008) Movement of landspread pathogens through soil: Estimating risk to groundwater. 2nd Workshop Lysimeters for global change research: Biological processes and the environmental fate. German Research Centre for EnvGerman Research Centre for Env: Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Soils: the ‘final frontier’ for the protection of groundwater from landspread microbial pathogens. Agricultural Research Forum.
Brennan, F.,Richards, K.,O'Flaherty, V. ,Galvin, S. ,Cormican, M. (2008) Soils: the ‘final frontier’ for the protection of groundwater from landspread microbial pathogens. Agricultural Research Forum. TullamoreTullamore: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Lysimeter Unit: Current Research. Agmet Workshop.
Brennan, F. ,Kramers, G. (2007) Lysimeter Unit: Current Research. Agmet Workshop. Johnstown Castle Environmental Research CentreJohnstown Castle Environmental Research Centre: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Lysimeter Unit: Soils, design and collection. Agmet Workshop.
Kramers, G. ,Brennan, F. (2007) Lysimeter Unit: Soils, design and collection. Agmet Workshop. Johnstown Castle Environmental Research CentreJohnstown Castle Environmental Research Centre: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Movement of Landspread Pathogens through Soil: Implications for Groundwater Quality. 11th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and the 1st Joint Meeting of the IWA Diffuse Pollution and Urban Drainage Specialist Groups.
Brennan, F.P.,Richards, K.,O’Flaherty, V (2007) Movement of Landspread Pathogens through Soil: Implications for Groundwater Quality. 11th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and the 1st Joint Meeting of the IWA Diffuse Pollution and Urban Drainage Specialist Groups. Belo Horizonte, BrazilBelo Horizonte, Brazil: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Investigation into the Effectiveness of Fumigation as a Treatment Measure to Reduce Pathogenic Microorganisms in Landspread Animal Slurries. Environ 17th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium.
Conboy, S.,Brennan, F.,Murphy, C.,Richards, K (2007) Investigation into the Effectiveness of Fumigation as a Treatment Measure to Reduce Pathogenic Microorganisms in Landspread Animal Slurries. Environ 17th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium. CarlowCarlow: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Pathogen Movement through Soil: A Risk Assessment Perspective for Groundwater Protection. WaterMicro 2007: 14th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology.
Brennan, F.P.,O’Flaherty, V. ,Richards, K. (2007) Pathogen Movement through Soil: A Risk Assessment Perspective for Groundwater Protection. WaterMicro 2007: 14th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology. Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan: Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Pathogen Movement By Preferential Flow In Irish Grassland Soils: Soil Type Effect. Environ 17th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium.
Brennan, F.,Kramers,G.,Richards,K.,O’Flaherty,V.,Holden, N.M. (2007) Pathogen Movement By Preferential Flow In Irish Grassland Soils: Soil Type Effect. Environ 17th Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland Colloquium. CarlowCarlow: Conference Paper [Details]
(2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: occurrence and extent. EPA soils workshop.
Kramers, G.,Brennan, F.,Richards, K.,Holden, N.M. (2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: occurrence and extent. EPA soils workshop. TullamoreTullamore: Conference Paper [Details]
(2006) Pathogen Movement by Preferential Flow in Irish Grassland Soils. 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 11. The Hidden Powers-Microbial Communities in Action.
Brennan, F.P.,Kramers, G.,Richards, K.,O'Flaherty, V. (2006) Pathogen Movement by Preferential Flow in Irish Grassland Soils. 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. ISME 11. The Hidden Powers-Microbial Communities in Action. Vienna Vienna: Conference Paper [Details]
(2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: transport of pathogens and bromide. EPA soils workshop.
Brennan, F.,Kramers, G.,Richards, K.,O'Flaherty, V. (2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: transport of pathogens and bromide. EPA soils workshop. TullamoreTullamore: Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) Comparison of Dune Slacks at North Bull Island, Co. Dublin. Irish Plant Scientists Association Meeting.
Brennan, Fiona P. ,Devaney, Fiona M. ,Otte, Marinus L. (2005) Comparison of Dune Slacks at North Bull Island, Co. Dublin. Irish Plant Scientists Association Meeting. University College DublinUniversity College Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Magazine Article

  Year Publication
(2013) END-O-SLUDG Wastewater transformed for good. TResearch.
Moynihan, E.,Brennan, F,Ellis, S.,Ritz, K.,Tyrrel, S,Griffiths, B.,Richards, K (2013) END-O-SLUDG Wastewater transformed for good. TResearch. Magazine Article [Details]
(2011) Understanding the slurry–soil interface – the ‘Cranfield cluster’. TResearch.
Moynihan, E.,Bourdin, F.,Rogers, N.,Massey, P. A.,Ritz, K.,Harris, J. A.,Pawlett, M.,Sakrabani, R.,Tyrrel, S,Griffiths, B. S.,Brennan, F,Lanigan, G. J.,Richards, K,Hoekstra, N.,Creamer, R. E.,Schulte, R. (2011) Understanding the slurry–soil interface – the ‘Cranfield cluster’. TResearch. Magazine Article [Details]
(2010) Protecting Environmental Water Quality from microbial pathogens. TResearch.
Brennan, F.P.,Richards, K,O'Flaherty, V.,Bhreathnach, Niamh,Moynihan, Emma,Ritz, Karl,Tyrrel, Sean,Jordan, Phil,Murphy, Sinead,Wuertz, Stefan (2010) Protecting Environmental Water Quality from microbial pathogens. TResearch. Magazine Article [Details]
(2010) Fate and transport of landspread microbial pathogens in Irish soils. Teagasc Environment Advisory Newsletter.
Brennan, F.P. (2010) Fate and transport of landspread microbial pathogens in Irish soils. Teagasc Environment Advisory Newsletter. Magazine Article [Details]

Thesis

  Year Publication
(2009) The Role of Soil Type and Condition in the Fate and Transport of Landspread Microbial Enteropathogens in Soil. Microbiology.
Brennan, F.P. (2009) The Role of Soil Type and Condition in the Fate and Transport of Landspread Microbial Enteropathogens in Soil. Microbiology. Thesis [Details]

Workshops

  Year Publication
(2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: transport of pathogens and bromide. EPA Soils Workshop, Poster 13529 B2.
Brennan, F., Kramers, G., Richards, K. and O'Flaherty, V. (2006) Preferential flow in Irish grassland soil: transport of pathogens and bromide. EPA Soils Workshop, Poster 13529 B2. Tullamore Court Hotel: Workshops [Details]