Careers
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
Revitalising rural Irish communities
In light of the recently published Rural Development Policy 2021-2025, Irene Bermingham looks at how the policy could be hugely beneficial to the lives of rural Irish workers
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
Local business: The people business
From a Dublin city office, to establishing her own agency on the family dairy farm in Co Wexford, Bridget Purcell of Purcell O’Leary Recruitment shares her business journey.
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: develop your sales plan
In this week six of our starting a business series, the Local Enterprise Office advises entrepreneurs to develop a structured sales strategy.
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
The Purple Potato Project
Primary school pupils in the Lisburn area are busy learning about growing and cooking, as part of the recently announced educational Purple Potato Project.
Irene Bermingham on 13 Apr 2021
Foróige career coaching clinic in veterinary and agriculture
Foróige invites teenagers across the country to register for its free virtual career clinic this Wednesday 14 April.
Irene Bermingham on 12 Apr 2021
Job of the week: installation and service technician at Allen Dairy Services
Allen Dairy Services is recruiting an honest and hardworking installation and service technician to join its Kildare-based team.
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
Life after an agricultural degree
The annual Waterford Institute of Technology department of science careers day gave a virtual stage to the college’s past agricultural students, who shared their career experiences since graduation.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Student Diary: back to the classroom
The option between accredited grades and a sit-down exam is one that is frustrating me at the moment, writes Leaving Cert student Katelyn O’Dea
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: develop your marketing strategy
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s fifth piece of advice: looking at marketing to get.
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
Local Business: revamping in Clare
This week Irene Bermingham speaks to Agness Meehan, of Agness’ Vintage ReDesigns, Co Clare, about her business transition from hairdressing, to furniture upcycling
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: identifying your investment requirements
We look at LEO's fourth Start Your Own Business tip: distinguish your long-term financial requirements and the supports on offer.
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
Spilling the tea in Louth
Husband and wife Donal and Helen McEntee combined forces in 2018 as they founded their dream business, McEntee’s Fine Teas in Co Louth
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
The place of boarding school education in modern Ireland
The choice of secondary school for your children can be a very difficult choice. Irene Bermingham looks at the option of boarding school education, contemplating both its benefits and barriers.
Irene Bermingham on 29 Mar 2021
Job of the Week: procurement manager at Lakeland Dairies
Lakeland Dairies is currently recruiting a suitably qualified candidate for the new role of procurement manager who will ensure the co-op has a very clear and long-term purchasing strategy.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Apprenticeships: benefits for employers and employees alike
Following recent Government announcements about an apprenticeship action plan, Irene Bermingham looks into the €3,000 grant available to employers who choose to take on an apprentice
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘Getting a break from technology is so important’
For the March Incredible Edibles diary, we hear from the second-class students at St Patrick’s Primary School in Galway city
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: 3. Establishing your business requirements
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s third piece of advice: things to take into consideration before setting up the business
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Cheetah fencing still going strong after 50 years
Irene Bermingham catches up with Padraic George, of the family-run Cheetah Electric Fencing, which has been in business for almost 50 years.
Irene Bermingham on 22 Mar 2021
Job of the week: education officer at Agri Aware
Agri Aware is seeking applications for the full-time role of education officer. The candidate will contribute positively to the national awareness of modern agriculture and farming.
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
Starting a business with LEO: the importance of doing your research
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s second piece of advice: doing adequate research