SHARING OPTIONS: The IFA has announced the appointment of Elaine Farrell as secretary of the national council \ Finbarr O'Rourke Elaine Farrell has been appointed as secretary of the IFA national council, which is the governing body of the IFA. She takes up the role from Bryan Barry, who is retiring after 34 years of service with the IFA. Farrell, a native of Castletownroche, Co Cork, has worked for the IFA for over 25 years. She currently oversees its engagement with the Oireachtas, the retail sector and co-ordinates its Brexit activities. The IFA national council approved the appointment on Friday. Experience IFA president Tim Cullinan said: “Elaine will bring vast experience and energy to the role, which is an important part of the governance structure of [the] IFA.”