Upcoming Courses
Develop your people. Strengthen your business.
County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet helps businesses across Tipperary, the South East and the Mid-West build the skills they need to grow, compete and succeed.
Through funding from Skillnet Ireland and the European Union, we make high-quality training more accessible and affordable for employers and employees alike. From leadership and management development to digital skills, compliance, professional development and sector-specific programmes, our training is designed to address real business challenges and future workforce needs.
Whether you are upskilling existing staff, developing future leaders or responding to industry change, our funded and co-funded programmes, QQI-accredited qualifications, workshops and events provide practical learning with immediate workplace impact.
Invest in your people today and create a stronger business for tomorrow.
Please Note: Skillnet subsidies are available to all private or commercial semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.
DATE: Tuesday November10th & Wednesday November 11th 2026 with Day 3 at a later date to be confirmed
TIME: 9:30 am - 4pm
VENUE: James Walsh`s farm, Kilmurry Lodge, Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, Eircode E32WN93
PRICE: €420 (includes 40% Skillnet subsidy)
Lunch and tea/coffee provided
Participants also receive a pair of good quality knives and pair of safety gloves
Participants are asked to bring boots and protective clothing
Tutors: Ger Cusack MVB MRCVS Ned Dunphy: Professional Hoof Trimmer
Bob Twigg: Professional Hoof Trimmer Denis Shanahan: Professional Hoof Trimmer
| DAY 1: |
AM
9.30 a.m. Arrival Tea/coffee.
Introduction - Ned Dunphy
Theory - Ger Cusack
- Why we trim feet
- Anatomy & Confirmation
- Most common Lesions of the foot
- Five step Dutch Method – Ned Dunphy
Lunch
PM
- Practical Hoof trimming – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twigg/David Power
- Knife Skills
- Application of shoes, blocks & bandages
Finish 4.00 p.m.
| DAY 2: |
AM
9.30 a.m.
- Practical hoof trimming
- Use of grinder
- Knife Sharpening Bob Twigg
- Practical Hoof trimming – Ned Dunphy /Ger Cusack/Bob Twigg/David Power
LUNCH
PM
- Theory – Ned Dunphy / Ger Cusack / Bob Twigg· Cost of Lameness· Reducing lameness in your herd Lameness in your Herd.· Footbaths· Animal Handling· Cow Flow· Roadways· Recording· Mobility Scoring
- Finish: 4.00 p.m.
| DAY 3: DATE TO BE CONFIRMED |
- Refresher/Check Day
- Mobility Scoring
- Cow Flow
- Farm walk reviewing farm infrastructure
Training Cancellation Policy
Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend training will be charged 100% of the full fee.
