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Irene Bermingham on 25 Jan 2021
Accelerate your digital skills for new career opportunities
Whether you are temporarily unemployed or working from home, it’s good to know the career supports and services available during these challenging times.
Peter McCann on 28 Oct 2020
Going back to the books
CAFRE lecturer John Fegan tells Peter McCann about his experience as a mature student and options for part-time study.
Niall Hurson on 09 Sep 2020
Going to College 2020: tips and tricks
With CAO offers around the corner, we look at some of the best tips and tricks to prepare you for your college years.
Amii McKeever on 26 Aug 2020
New ag science course a cause for concern
Agricultural science students working towards Leaving Cert 2021 have been unable to carry out the project that makes up 25% of their mark. Amii McKeever writes
Amii McKeever on 26 Aug 2020
Examination of the new ag science course impossible – IASTA
Agricultural science students working towards Leaving Cert 2021 have been unable to carry out the project that makes up 25% of their mark. Amii McKeever spoke with IASTA PRO Johnny Gleeson
Contributor on 22 Jul 2020
Clover: a treat for bees but no salvation in 2020
For most beekeepers in Ireland, clover and the briar provide their main crop of honey but the collection window is only a few weeks and weather dependent. Writes beekeeper Willie O'Byrne
Amy Forde on 22 Jul 2020
Trained farmer views of the Green Cert
Amy Forde speaks to two young farmers who hold the Green Cert of their experience of the course.
Odile Evans on 15 Jul 2020
New graduate course for agri-food SMEs
The UCC Diploma in Management Practice (Agriculture and Agri-Food) is a level seven offering for agri-food graduates working for SMEs.
Odile Evans on 17 Jun 2020
Lifting innovation in Monaghan
Combilift is looking for applicants to its traineeship and apprenticeship programmes, Odile Evans writes
Odile Evans on 27 May 2020
SUSI open for applications for 2020-21 academic year
SUSI, the national grant awarding authority, has opened its online application system for academic year 2020-21.
Ask Miriam on 01 Apr 2020
‘Everything is moving online and I’m being left behind’
Dear Miriam, at the moment everything is moving online and I’m being left behind because my skills aren’t up to scratch
Odile Evans on 12 Feb 2020
Date for the diary: Teagasc college open days
Teagasc Colleges across the country are holding open days for prospective students in March. Odile Evans reports.
Odile Evans on 12 Feb 2020
Free agri and construction course in Meath
Whether you’re new or have experience in farming or construction the Ignite programme has been designed to provide training in areas that will be most beneficial to gaining employment.
on 15 Jan 2020
Shed of the Week: Monaghan Men's Shed
This week Gillian Richardson catches up with Cormac Connolly, secretary of Monaghan Men’s Shed, Co Monaghan.
Odile Evans on 15 Jan 2020
CAO supplement: early bird rates
Although the CAO deadline is fast approaching, students still have lots of time to choose their course. For the moment its just important to submit the application correctly and early.
Odile Evans on 15 Jan 2020
CAO 2020: learning levels
Agriculture qualifications can be on any level from 5 (green certificate) to 10 (doctorate). The level you need will depend on what you want to work at in the future.
Odile Evans on 15 Jan 2020
CAO 2020: Top tips when making an application
President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors Beatrice Dooley shares her top tips on making a CAO application
Margaret Hawkins on 11 Dec 2019
Health: waterworks treatment
'Waterworks' problems in men can be a symptom of something minor or major so it is important to tell your doctor about them
Mairead Lavery on 27 Nov 2019
Supporting women
After years working in the home, many women lose confidence and find it hard to return to the workforce. But now a unique project is making a real difference to these women. Mairead Lavery reports
Maria Moynihan on 20 Nov 2019
'As kids, we’d get the price of the first lamb as a thank you for our help'
From managing her final year of animal science to playing full back with UCD women’s rugby team and farming at home, it’s a busy time for Sarah Woodmartin. In conversation with Maria Moynihan.