School
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.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Jan 2021
UCD school of ag reconfigures CAO entry system
There have been a few changes to the CAO entry system for University College Dublin (UCD) School of Agriculture and Food Science, Irene Bermingham reports.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Jan 2021
Katherine's Country: shame on us then and shame on us now
Having lived through 39 years of the 76 years that the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes covers, Katherine describes a time when girls were terrified of being shunned by society.
Irene Bermingham on 18 Jan 2021
Educate yourself on at the National Dairy Council's 2021 Virtual HealthFest
Healthfest, the health and wellbeing event for secondary school students aims to provide attendees with credible advice from experts in physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Student Diary: ag science project next to be ticked off the list
With Christmas tests done, the mocks loom. COVID-19 remains an irritating element of school life between masks and santising with the fear the Leaving Cert won’t even happen for student Katelyn O'Dea.
Amii McKeever on 18 Nov 2020
Sport today and sport in history both to be celebrated here
With the 100 year anniversary of the Croke Park Massacre on Bloody Sunday 1920 this weekend, Amii McKeever reflects on just how local our shared history and heritage is.
Contributor on 18 Nov 2020
'I think everyone was expecting a tough year. COVID-19 restrictions or not'
Having written about her experience of fifth year during lockdown, sixth year student at Salesian Secondary School, Katelyn O’Dea, shares what it is now like to be preparing for the Leaving Cert
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.
Contributor on 30 Sep 2020
Statistics show that female students grade higher in agricultural science
The founder of the Athena Tracker an academic tracking tool, Emily Brick, looks at trends in agricultural science as a Leaving Cert subject
Contributor on 02 Sep 2020
Mindfulness: a resilient return to school
Our mindfulness expert Catherine Callaghan shares her tips for a resilient return to school.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Sep 2020
Building a successful agri business in Co Antrim
With a passion for farming and a small family holding, Tim Montgomery established his own agri-supply business after leaving university.
Ask Miriam on 05 Aug 2020
I had an accident and am now struggling to meet repayments on a loan
Dear Miriam, I had an accident and am now struggling to meet repayments on a loan
Amii McKeever on 29 Jul 2020
'Do you mind it being outside term time?' - 'Em no, no I do not!'
It's official, schools are reopening and there will be a dash to "staycation." Or will parents ever look at the 20 days absenteeism in the same way again post COVID-19? Writes Amii McKeever
Odile Evans on 15 Jul 2020
New online master's in co-operative and social enterprise
ICOS Skillnet is funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. It has launched a new Masters
Odile Evans on 08 Jul 2020
Working from home focus: Kathleen McNally, Co Mayo
Kathleen McNally is a nursing administrator in Mayo University Hospital and is working from home on her dairy farm at the moment
Odile Evans on 24 Jun 2020
Flying in the face of adversity
Forging a career as a female farmer often raises a few eyebrows, which is why Mandy Hickson’s story as one of the first female fast jet pilots in the RAF is easy to relate to. Odile Evans writes
Katherine O'Leary on 17 Jun 2020
Katherine's Country: a different type of graduation
Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Ballincollig honours students with a drive in movie night marking graduation for the school leavers, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Jun 2020
‘If I never got paid to write, I’d be doing it as a hobby’
Ever since he was five years old, Darren Shan dreamed of being a writer. He has now sold over 25m books worldwide and has just released a surprise new children’s book, writes Anne O’Donoghue