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Ag Science points on the increase

The CAO points for most Level 8 agriculture degree programmes are on the up, so what does this mean for the future of the industry?

EDUCATION 17 September 2025

Ag Science points on the increase

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Research focus: students help tackle challenges in agriculture

Research focus: students help tackle challenges in agriculture

CAREERS 3 September 2025

FET training is now the first choice for many students

FET training is now the first choice for many students

EDUCATION 27 August 2025

Crash course: the complete guide for new college goers

Crash course: the complete guide for new college goers

Crash course: the complete guide for new college goers

CAREERS 27 August 2025

‘The Leaving Certificate points don’t define you’ says expert

‘The Leaving Certificate points don’t define you’ says expert

‘The Leaving Certificate points don’t define you’ says expert

EDUCATION 20 August 2025

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Upcycling idea makes Alice cream of the crop

Upcycling idea makes Alice cream of the crop

After dropping out of college, Alice Murphy wasn’t sure of her next move but she has recently won a European award for her upcycling project.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

Emma Curran Alcorn: ‘my degree will always stand to me’

Emma Curran Alcorn: ‘my degree will always stand to me’

Sixth-generation sheep farmer Emma Curran Alcorn from Co Donegal, has just completed her final year in college.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

Make the most of the CAO ‘Change of Mind’ facility

Make the most of the CAO ‘Change of Mind’ facility

As the Leaving Cert exams begin to wrap up this week, it’s an important time for students to review their CAO application and take advantage of the ‘Change of Mind’ facility, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

The points race is not the only path

The points race is not the only path

With 61,000 students in Leaving Cert mode, it’s important to remember there are other education pathways to your chosen career.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

Let a tertiary degree take you on the right path

Let a tertiary degree take you on the right path

There are many educational pathways outside of the CAO race, but students can be unaware these opportunities in rural towns even exist, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

CAO Special: don’t miss out on additional supports

CAO Special: don’t miss out on additional supports

The HEAR and DARE scheme is in place to break down barriers to third-level education. It is important students get their application in, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 15 January 2025

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