School
Anne O'Donoghue on 23 Jun 2021
My Country Living: Girl Guides and farming in Longford
Sisters Jean and Emma Kenny chat about life on the farm, being in Girl Guides and what they’d like to be when they grow up. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Luke McDermott on 16 Jun 2021
Agricultural engineering: start small, grow big
From completing an agricultural engineering degree to now successfully running his own agri-engineering business in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Kevin Igoe has built himself a successful career.
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Jun 2021
My Country Living: farming, working for the NHS and writing children's books
As a child Kathleen McPolin didn’t like going to school, but as an adult she has turned to the books, even writing one. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Ask Miriam on 02 Jun 2021
Dear Miriam: Working from home and childcare
Dear Miriam, I’m working from home and want to get childcare for the summer, but my husband’s not up for it.
Contributor on 26 May 2021
Overcoming bullying by quacking at it
Are you or someone you love being bullied? Psychotherapist Enda Murphy advises to focus on yourself first. No one is perfect, but the whole you is far greater than the sum of your parts.
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
Incredible Edibles: ‘We learned that half of our plate should be vegetables’
Mary Kehoe’s first-class students in St Anne’s National School, Rathangan, Co Wexford, tell us about task 5 of the AgriAware Incredible Edibles Challenge
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
For your career in agriculture - small keys can open big doors
Now working with MSD Animal Health, Catherine Heffernan – who grew up on a dairy farm in Glenmore in south Kilkenny – has built a career in technology-focused agri companies, writes Amii McKeever.
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
Irene Bermingham on 30 Apr 2021
IBEC aims to inspire and inform with TY virtual careers event
On Wednesday 5 May, IBEC hosts TYTalks21, a virtual careers and education event for all TY students nationwide.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘I planted my own potatoes for the first time’
Loughfouder National School in Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co Kerry, partook in the fourth Incredible Edibles educational task: preparing and cooking food.
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
‘My teenager’s sleep patterns have me at my wits end’
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy responds to a worried parent whose 17-year-old is not working well in his homeschooling as he doesn’t sleep at night
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
The Purple Potato Project
Primary school pupils in the Lisburn area are busy learning about growing and cooking, as part of the recently announced educational Purple Potato Project.
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
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
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
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Mar 2021
Podcast: ‘I was out beating the ball against the wall for hours on end’
From playing camogie with Kilkenny to working for Glanbia, being a Macra county chair and sitting on the ASA Council, Niamh Bambrick has many strings to her bow. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Feb 2021
Múinteoir of the nation
As a presenter on Home School Hub, Clíona Ní Chiosáin teaches children across the country. She speaks about merging teaching and presenting, her acting work and moving to the countryside
Anne O'Donoghue on 29 Jan 2021
Podcast playlist: children’s edition
Podcasts aren’t just for adults, there are plenty for children too. Here are some options to keep children busy.
Irene Bermingham on 27 Jan 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary January
Incredible Edibles is a primary school focused project run by Agri Aware, aiming to educate young students on the value of farming, as well as where their food comes from.