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CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

First-round CAO offers were made on Wednesday to 62,166 students, with 42% increase in veterinary medicine preferences and 7% decrease in agriculture.

NEWS 26 August 2026

CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

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Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

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Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

On this week’s podcast, Sarah McIntosh sits down with government and political science student from University College Cork Cian Walsh to discusses student food poverty.

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Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

A new programme assists 18,000 students to learn about weather patterns and their impact on renewable energy and power generation.

EDUCATION 20 May 2026

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

With the leaving certificate ag science exam taking place on Monday 15 June, Mr Ag Science, aka Niall Brennan has some top tips for students

EDUCATION 20 May 2026

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

Students can move to the Aran Islands and submerge themselves in the Irish language and culture while getting a scholarship to do it

EDUCATION 20 May 2026

Rural Kerry school excels at young environmental awards

Rural Kerry school excels at young environmental awards

Success for students at Mean Scoil Nua An Leith Triuigh in Castlegregory.

CAREERS 20 May 2026

Five tips to make your job search sizzle this summer

Five tips to make your job search sizzle this summer

As the school and college year comes to an end, many young people begin searching for summer jobs – but knowing where to start can often be the biggest challenge.

RECRUITMENT 20 May 2026

National Dairy Council: showing students where their milk comes from

National Dairy Council: showing students where their milk comes from

Over half of school children don’t know where their milk comes from, according to new research from the National Dairy Council, who are on a mission to change that.

EDUCATION 20 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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