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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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Let’s talk about sex...education and break down the stigma

Sexual health adviser and nurse Laura Tully is raising awareness of the importance of sex education, support and information to students at the TUS Midlands campus, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

12 February 2025 EDUCATION
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Study finds ‘not enough female talent in STEM’

A new report shows a staggering 60% of Irish teenage girls say gender inequality is the biggest barrier to a career in STEM, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

12 February 2025 CAREERS
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Tried ’n’ tested – how students can make the most of mocks

A trial run provides Junior and Leaving Cert pupils with the opportunity to take stock of their knowledge and practise exam day timings ahead of the big tests over the summer, writes Sarah McIntosh.

5 February 2025 EDUCATION
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Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer

Auctioneers play a major role in the agricultural sector in rural Ireland, and there are many different pathways into this vital career, writes Sarah McIntosh.

5 February 2025 CAREERS
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Industry ‘talent drain’ in the pharmacy sector

The lack of career progression has left 21% of pharmacists looking for other roles, writes Sarah McIntosh.

29 January 2025 RECRUITMENT
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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.

29 January 2025 EDUCATION
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Industry movers and shakers

2025 is off to a flying start with plenty of movement in the industry and new appointments, writes Sarah McIntosh.

29 January 2025 CAREERS
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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.

22 January 2025 EDUCATION
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‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

A farm technician apprenticeship is a practical way to gain a formal qualification in the agriculture sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

22 January 2025 EDUCATION
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