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This is the Irish authority on all careers and education matters that affect rural dwellers and places a focus on agricultural careers and education. Stay up to speed on all career and education news from Irish Country Living.

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‘The Australian culture is similar to Ireland’s, but with more sunshine’

In the last of our ASA travel bursaries series, Emily Cosgrove from UCD talks about her time in Australia in conversation with Sarah McIntosh.

18 December 2024
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Take a break from the books this Christmas

With many students sitting exams in January, it is important to be efficient with your study time over the Christmas holidays, writes Sarah McIntosh.

11 December 2024
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The art of craft butchery is in safe hands

Over 60 graduates have come through the National Craft Butchery Apprenticeship in the last six years as demand continues to rise writes Sarah McIntosh.

11 December 2024
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Climbing the ladder during the early stages of your careers

With hundreds of graduates and young adults working across the agri-food industry, here’s how to maximise those first career steps, writes Sarah McIntosh.

4 December 2024
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Everyday’s a school day... even at 67

Retired dairy farmer Pat Savage is hoping his story will inspire other mature students to follow their dreams and go back to education, writes Sarah McIntosh.

27 November 2024
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Magic atmosphere is all the fun of the fair

Simone McCabe, a pedigree and commercial breeder from Monaghan, highlights the importance of Carrick Winter Fair. In conversation with Sarah McIntosh.

27 November 2024
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Careers: industry movers and shakers as senior changes made

Movement has picked up across the agri jobs sector this month with new appointments coming in senior positions in large organisations, writes Sarah McIntosh.

27 November 2024
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Driving support for our women in dairy

Ahead of the Dairy Women Ireland conference that’s taking place on 23 November, we speak to the president of the voluntary organisation Mary Kinston about the future of the industry.

20 November 2024
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Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course

Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.

13 November 2024
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