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Hidden DNA traces sheep pox back at least 3,500 years

DNA recovered from medieval manuscripts and ancient sheep remains has revealed that the sheep pox virus has been affecting livestock for thousands of years.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Hidden DNA traces sheep pox back at least 3,500 years

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College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

NEWS 31 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

EDUCATION 26 August 2026

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

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

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

EDUCATION 20 August 2026

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

EDUCATION 22 July 2026

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Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship opens for applications

Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship opens for applications

Teagasc announces Level 7 farm manager apprentice programme open for applications.

NEWS 8 April 2026

College placement: what you need to know

College placement: what you need to know

From travel costs and workplace expectations, a college placement can be a vital part of a degree. Here’s what every student should know.

EDUCATION 8 April 2026

Watch: fencing demo garners huge interest at BEEF 2026

Watch: fencing demo garners huge interest at BEEF 2026

Declan Byrne and Stephen Kearns of Kildalton College completed live demonstrations on termination knots and joining.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Student enterprise final celebrates young entrepreneurs

Student enterprise final celebrates young entrepreneurs

The finals of the 24th student enterprise programme saw 88 businesses from across the country shortlisted.

EDUCATION 8 April 2026

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

Level 6 advanced certificate in horsemanship (equitation) student Robyn Dowling took home the crown at the Teagasc/FBD student of the year awards for 2025.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

In this week’s episode, Sarah McIntosh sits down with Katie Gleeson to discuss the power of social media, challenges facing dairy farmers and her return to education.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman, owner of FarmYard CrossFit, has carved a niche business in farm diversification, turning an old shed into a rural fitness hub.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

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