Leaving Cert
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Laurence Shalloo talks about his career from low points to high honours
From discovering a passion for studying at third-level to his current role at Teagasc Moorepark and to being awarded an ASA Fellowship, Laurence Shalloo recalls his career with Fiona Alston.
Ask Miriam on 08 Sep 2021
Dear Miriam: I can’t get my son to study for his Leaving Cert
Dear Miriam, my son won’t do any work for his Leaving Cert and I’m at my wits’ end with him
Katherine O'Leary on 08 Sep 2021
Katherine’s Country: back to school
This is no ordinary school year. Teachers and principals are acknowledging and understanding this and schools will do everything in their power to support students in the transition back to normality.
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
Q&A with LC student Sarah Cussen
Sarah Cussen may have gotten over 600 points in her Leaving Cert but coming home to farm after her degree in agriculture is still very much the game plan.
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.
Caoimhe Harney on 03 Sep 2021
12% of ag science students received H1 in the subject
The majority of agricultural science students did not sit the traditional Leaving Cert exam this year.
Pat O'Toole on 31 Jul 2021
Teagasc/FBD awards a window into a new era for farming education
The students recognised by Teagasc and FBD this week for their excellence could moonlight as a Village People tribute act, such is their diversity of experience.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 Jul 2021
In the ring with boxer Christina Desmond
Anne O’Donoghue gets in the ring with boxer Christina Desmond to chat family, farm, career and missing out on the Olympics
Niall Hurson on 21 Jun 2021
New Leaving Cert agricultural science syllabus examined for first time
The new syllabus has received widespread backlash from the IASTA, which has called on Minister Norma Foley to make amendments.
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 May 2021
Podcast: school isn’t the be-all and end-all
Maria O’Halloran wasn’t the biggest fan of school, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in an industry she’s passionate about. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Ask Miriam on 05 May 2021
Dear Miriam: I’m not happy about my daughter pursuing a career in art
Dear Miriam, my daughter wants to go to art college and I’m very unhappy about it
Farmers Journal on 28 Apr 2021
Week 27 study guide answers: Nutrition in animals – nutrition II
In last week’s study guide (week 27), Fiona Griffin set students a number of questions as part of the student activities. Please find answers below:
Contributor on 21 Apr 2021
Student activity answers: Nutrition I (week 26)
Nutrition starting in the soil, plays a key role in animal performance
on 09 Apr 2021
Agricultural science case study videos: Joanne Devaney (Video 6)
This week, we have the sixth case study video from sheep farmer Joanne Devaney.
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
The Dealer on 07 Apr 2021
Macra faces defining days
The rural youth organisation has an opportunity to revitalise itself post-pandemic.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Mar 2021
Agri Aware farm talk series to focus on environmental conservation
Agri Aware’s physical farm walk and talk events have been replaced by a series of videos this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
on 25 Mar 2021
Agricultural science case study videos: Alan Jagoe (Video 5)
This week, we have the fifth case study video from dairy farmer Alan Jagoe, as part of Irish Farmers Journal agricultural science study guides 2020/2021 for Leaving Certificate students.
Niall Hurson on 18 Mar 2021
Ag science experiments series launched in response to school closures
The ‘Essential Experiments’ series contains over 11 experiments that cover the mandatory topics.
Niall Hurson on 03 Mar 2021
Two sets of sextuplet lambs born in Meath
One farmer attributes the rare phenomenon to his prolific ram.