School
on 20 Sep 2021
Agri Aware launches new resource for primary schools
Dig In! will help children in primary school learn about farming through a webinar series, writes Ilka Denker.
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.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Aug 2021
The Mayo village that fundraised half a million
In 2005 the community in Aghamore, Co Mayo, set about building a community campus to host their school, childcare, sports field, hall and more. In recent years it all came to fruition.
Contributor on 18 Aug 2021
Quick and nutritious back-to-school dinner recipes
Are you dreading back-to-school meal planning? Try some of these quick and easy recipes using Mash Direct prepared vegetables
Ciara Leahy on 11 Aug 2021
Consumer: the real cost of back to school
The September school photos are set to flood our social media accounts but behind the smiles of many parents is the back to school financial burden, writes Ciara Leahy.
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.