Jobs
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
The ‘snowflake generation’ didn’t melt under pandemic exam pressure
Despite their education system being turned on its head due to the pandemic, the class of 2021 have not melted under the pressure. Well done to all.
on 26 May 2021
Accountancy apprenticeship set to create 125 jobs
The Accounting Technicans of Ireland apprenticeship programme offers not only school-leavers, but mature learners, an opportunity to work, earn and learn.
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
Returning to the workforce
Gina Oglesby of Back to Work Connect understands just how difficult it can be to take the first step to returning to work, after a long period at home.
Anne O'Donoghue on 21 Apr 2021
My Country Living: a twist on tradition
Helena Golden stepped back from her management job to pursue basket making. Now she’s adapting to the pandemic by putting a modern twist on a traditional craft. In conversation with Anne O'Donoghue
Ask Miriam on 17 Feb 2021
‘Retirement is not what I expected’
Dear Miriam, retirement is not what I expected and I’m wondering did I mistake going too soon
Aidan Brennan on 09 Jan 2021
The power of women in the dairy industry
Irish Farmers Journal dairy editor Aidan Brennan says that working on dairy farms is an ideal career for those looking for part-time work.
Aidan Brennan on 06 Jan 2021
The power of women in the dairy industry
Irish Farmers Journal dairy editor Aidan Brennan says that working on dairy farms is an ideal career for those looking for part-time work
David Wright on 28 Nov 2020
From Co Down to Saudi and back
Agriculture is a profession that can take you anywhere in the world. Co Down man, and farm manager at AFBI’s Hillsborough site, Oliver Cavill is proof of that
David Wright on 25 Nov 2020
From Co Down to Saudi and back
Agriculture is a profession that can take you anywhere in the world. Co Down man, Oliver Cavill is proof of that
Stephen Connolly on 30 Sep 2020
Graduate programmes and what they can offer
What do graduate programmes have to offer? Stephen Connolly talks to two people who have followed this path to see if it might be the route for you
Mairead Lavery on 09 Sep 2020
Opportunity beckons the brave
You might not expect the founder of a global software business to be passionate about rural Ireland but Philip Martin and has backed it by building his business in the north-west writes Mairead Lavery
Odile Evans on 08 Jul 2020
Top tips to be mentally effective while working from home
Anyone who can work from home is still advised to do so wherever possible. Remote work skills expert Rowena Hennigan takes a look at how to mind yourself while working from home.
Contributor on 06 May 2020
The new silence, the new normal
Tiernan Finn from Co Galway won the junior category of the NewsBrands Ireland COVID-19 Student Journalism Competition. He is in second year and writes about his life during lockdown
Odile Evans on 25 Apr 2020
Crunch time for horticulture labour shortage
Irish horticulture growers produce 8,000t of fresh strawberries worth up to €43m every year. It is estimated that up to 3,000 seasonal workers are needed and growers are worried about the 2020 harvest
Odile Evans on 22 Apr 2020
Crunch time for horticulture labour shortage
Irish horticulture growers produce 8,000t of fresh strawberries worth up to €43m every year. It is estimated that up to 3,000 seasonal workers are needed and growers are worried about the 2020 harvest
Odile Evans on 15 Apr 2020
Jobs to keep the food chain moving
Temporary staff are being recruited by a number of businesses in the food chain, Odile Evans writes.
Odile Evans on 04 Mar 2020
Stobart Air recruiting for pilot training programme
Are you looking for a career in the skies? Then Stobart Air might have the job for you, Odile Evans writes.
Anne O'Donoghue on 05 Feb 2020
Job alert for the introvert
A job on the Great Blasket has attracted almost 24k applications. With no electricity, hot water or Wi-Fi, Lesley Kehoe, who held the live-in post last year, explains its appeal to Anne O’Donoghue
Amii McKeever on 15 Jan 2020
The imitation game
With Amii McKeever's daughter sporting a new hairstyle to be like her mam, she takes a look at imitation in the world around us, including in politics
Contributor on 08 Jan 2020
Men's Shed: a new community for Waterford
The New Community Men’s Shed has been giving a helping hand to many, including those in need of upskilling in IT and members of direct provision in Waterford