Education
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 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 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
Tommy Moyles on 24 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: time to look ahead
When you’ve been spoken down to for so long, there comes a point where you eventually stop listening, writes Tommy Moyles.
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.
The Dealer on 17 Mar 2021
Agri Aware hiring for two roles
The Dealer spotted that Agri Aware is hiring for two positions; an education officer and a communications manager.
Amii McKeever on 17 Mar 2021
The problems with global food production
Want to contribute to identifying the trade-offs in meeting climate change commitments while developing our agri-food sector? Here’s your chance.
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
Teagasc dairy farm management course open for applications
Gain on the ground learning with the Level 7 professional diploma in dairy farm management, validated by Teagasc and University College Dublin.
Stephen Robb on 17 Mar 2021
Call for proposals to support digitalisation of agriculture across the EU
FAIRshare, a Horizon 2020-funded project co-ordinated by Teagasc, is looking for proposals for projects to help improve the adoption of digital advisory tools and services.
Irene Bermingham on 15 Mar 2021
Register now for upcoming rural entrepreneurship online event
We speak to host Dr Niall O’Leary about the upcoming Rural Entrepreneurship event and Rural Femmes education project.
Katie Barragry on 10 Mar 2021
Are we underestimating our ability to speak Irish?
Applied linguistics researcher Shane Barry is working on a PhD, focusing on Irish language self-efficacy beliefs.
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Mar 2021
Podcast: Franz Sauerland on Gaeilge, football and experiencing racial abuse
From Co Kerry, Franz Sauerland has many fond memories associated with football, but he has also experienced racial abuse while playing, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Barry Cassidy on 05 Mar 2021
Extra Green Cert teachers to provide up to 1,000 extra places
Three-quarters of the new teachers will be assigned to the northwest and northeast, where the demand is most acute.
Amy Forde on 04 Mar 2021
New head of international relations and corporate strategy at Teagasc
Paul Maher will take over from Dr Lance O’Brien, who retires from the role in April.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Feb 2021
Incredible Edibles: ‘Many of us noticed an Irish flag on certain foods’
Fourth class students from Scoil Bhríde Cailíní, Blanchardstown, Dublin update us on the second Incredible Edibles task of 2021 - Identifying Irish produce.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Feb 2021
Beauty and belief
In between tight deadlines and working on her next business development plan, Irene Bermingham catches up with Offaly entrepreneur, Sharon Leavy, on all things business and beauty.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Feb 2021
What does a career in Bord Bia have in store?
Tipperary native Patrick Hennessy, who now works at Marks & Spencer’s London head office, recalls his experience on the 18-month Bord Bia supply chain and procurement programme
Irene Bermingham on 24 Feb 2021
Bord Bia talent academy open for applications this March
Speaking to Michael Murphy, organisation and industry talent director at Bord Bia, we find out about the range of world leading post-grad opportunities the Irish food board has on offer this year.
Darren Carty on 20 Feb 2021
Meath student designs A to Z awareness posters for carbon footprint and COVID-19
The posters, designed by transition year student Levi Fagan, are aimed at raising the awareness of important topics in an easy-to-follow manner.