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Stay clear of accommodation scams
Sarah McIntosh
As students scramble to find accommodation, many landlords are taking advantage of new tenants with an increase in scams, here is what you need to look out for, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Education
Rural Ireland students struggling with accommodation shortages
Survey results show, 84% of agriculture science students are worried about the impact commuting will have on their academia as more students are being forced to drive to college, writes Sarah McIntosh
28 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: what a dreary, dragged-out harvest this is
Gerald Potterton casts back to when he was just after getting married and was doing up his house.
Student meals on a budget
Eating well on a budget is possible with proper planning, writes Nessa Robbins.
28 August 2024 Education
How to live in a shared college house
With the college term starting next month, many students will be moving out of home for the first time, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Careers
‘We need more skilled people across multiple sectors’
WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is returning to the RDS in September to promote careers and opportunities for young people as the skills shortages continues, writes Sarah McIntosh.
24 August 2024 Careers
Where to turn to if you need support
With many students and parents navigating through the Leaving Cert results, CAO offers and going to college, it is important to know where to go when you need help, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
Job first approach to finding a career
With many educational pathways and different ways to learn, students should take a look at the career pathways, as going straight to college isn't the only option, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
The benefits of playing sports in college
Settling into college isn’t easy, moving to a big city if you’re from a rural town or village can be very daunting. One way of making friends is joining a college team, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
How to navigate the Leaving Certificate results
With Leaving Certificate results being released this week, guidance counsellor Sinéad Delaney has everything students need to know for ahead of the big day.
21 August 2024 Education
New ‘Intro to Ag’ course hoping to increase student’s interest
Agri Aware and Laois Offaly Education and Training Board launch new transition year course to increase the numbers of students studying agriculture science, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 August 2024 Education
First female president of Virginia Show
A dedicated team of 100 volunteers are working behind the scenes to ensure the success of this year's Virginia Show, Mary Gaynor is the first female at the helm, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 August 2024 Education