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Over 35% of vet graduates studied abroad
James Hanly
Figures from the Veterinary Council of Ireland workplace report showed this figure has risen by over 9% from 28.2% in 2020.
13 May 2025 News
Young Stock Podcast: contracting in Banner County and tricky transmissions
On this week's episode, Kilkenny man Cathal Nolan speaks about his background, studies, travel abroad and his current day-to-day involvement in the family-run contracting business.
30 April 2025 News
Blake takes place on FSAI board
Former chief vet Martin Blake has found another way to keep himself busy having retired as chief Department vet last year.
Farming brothers are helping others get farm fit
From bad habits to changing mindsets, farming brothers Dave and Michael Kennedy are helping people improve their health and wellbeing.
30 April 2025 Careers
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
Tirlán suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering topics such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity.
25 April 2025 News
Female graduates almost triple in Teagasc colleges over 10 years
Teagasc head of education Anne Marie Butler spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal about this year’s college open days held at four Teagasc colleges in March.
20 April 2025 News
My Farming Week: Muireann Devaney, Mulkaun, Co Leitrim
Between college, placement, farming at home and her sporting commitments to the Leitrim ladies and Sligo Rovers, there's rarely and idle moment with Muireann Devaney.
16 April 2025 News
Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
While almost 80% of students in Ireland participate in transition year, it’s important to weigh up the options, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education
Pallaskenry Agricultural College party
Those who were in the 1974/75 class are asked to contact Salesian Agricultural College.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Dear Miriam: how can I best support my distant and depressed sister-in-law?
A worried lady seeks Miriam's advice on how to support her sister-in-law who has become distant and depressed since falling out with her friends and leaving her college course.
9 April 2025 Ask Miriam
Industry movers and shakers
We meet the people who are taking the agri-jobs sector by storm with their new roles this month.
26 March 2025 Careers
Veterinary lecturer sought for SETU
The new veterinary course at SETU will be taught from the Waterford campus, in conjunction with Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College.
15 March 2025 News