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CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

First-round CAO offers to 62,166 students reveal a sharp rise in demand for veterinary medicine, while interest in agricultural science fell by 7%, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 2 September 2026

CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

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Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

EDUCATION 26 August 2026

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

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Leaving Cert results: what are the next steps for students?

Leaving Cert results: what are the next steps for students?

Leaving Cert results: what are the next steps for students?

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Student accommodation: 10 things you need to know before signing a lease

Student accommodation: 10 things you need to know before signing a lease

Avoid costly mistakes with this guide to deposits, contracts, scams and student rental rights.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

Women in construction: Kate Brady on building a career on site

Women in construction: Kate Brady on building a career on site

From subject choices and work experience to university placements and life on-site, women are finding new routes into construction. We meet Kate Brady, a 26-year-old site engineer with PJ Hegarty.

CAREERS 29 July 2026

New pathway opens door to UCD agricultural science degree

New pathway opens door to UCD agricultural science degree

Students can now progress to UCD’s agricultural science degree through a new tertiary pathway at Dunboyne College of Further Education.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

Palestinian student: 'leaving Gaza to get to UCD felt like a miracle'

Palestinian student: 'leaving Gaza to get to UCD felt like a miracle'

For two Palestinian students, postgraduate study at UCD and applied linguistics at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, has offered a chance to rebuild their careers and create hope for the future.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

ASA bursary: sustainable crop and harvesting on a larger scale

ASA bursary: sustainable crop and harvesting on a larger scale

Max Kelly is gaining hands-on experience during his placement in England as part of the ASA/Irish Farmers Journal bursary.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

A number of farms are offering minimum salaries of €36,605 for farm managers with a number of years' management experience under belts this week.

NEWS 29 July 2026

ASA bursary helps student put precision farming into practice

ASA bursary helps student put precision farming into practice

DKIT student Shane Halpenny travelled to Cambridgeshire as part of the ASA/Irish Farmers Journal bursary to complete his placement.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

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