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Learn the craft of thatching on new course

A new course offers hope for the future of Ireland’s beautiful vernacular cottages.

CAREERS 23 April 2025

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Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?

Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?

EDUCATION 9 April 2025

Women coming back to the workforce

Women coming back to the workforce

RECRUITMENT 2 April 2025

Courses for brushing up on your Irish

Courses for brushing up on your Irish

Courses for brushing up on your Irish

EDUCATION 26 February 2025

Upskilling opportunities for farmers

Upskilling opportunities for farmers

Upskilling opportunities for farmers

AGRI JOBS 12 February 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 6 November 2024

CAO guide: the 2025 application process

CAO guide: the 2025 application process

Before starting the process of selecting courses it’s important for students to take time to think about what they want to do after leaving school, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 6 November 2024

Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year

Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year

University College Cork and Teagasc join forces to recognise the academic achievement of agricultural science students from the 2024 graduating class, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 6 November 2024

‘The real experience is in the outback’

‘The real experience is in the outback’

Cormac Price from Co Meath is working on a tillage farm in Australia and enjoying using his new found responsibilities, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 6 November 2024

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

‘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.

CAREERS 6 November 2024

Careers: ‘There are many opportunities and benefits within the sector’

Careers: ‘There are many opportunities and benefits within the sector’

As part of the ASA travel bursary series, Brona McCabe from the Dundalk Institute of Technology talks about her experience working on JF Cobb & Sons dairy farm in Dorset, England.

EDUCATION 6 November 2024

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Ahead of this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, labour shortages and interest rates are two of the challenges facing the sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

RECRUITMENT 6 November 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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