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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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Katherine O'Leary: ‘be sure to sort the real issues from spin’

When you open your door to politicians make sure you’re sorting out real issues from the spin, writes Katherine O'Leary.

20 November 2024
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Careers: Tyrone teens win ABP Challenge for passing on sustainable farming

The 2024 ABP Angus Youth Challenge final saw two students from Aughnacloy College, Co Tyrone taking home first prize, writes Sarah McIntosh.

6 November 2024
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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.

6 November 2024
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Rural Affairs: major childcare reform pledge by Harris as election fever rises

Price caps of €200 per child, per month and new crèche facilities to be built alongside primary schools, will be a priority for Simon Harris if he is re-elected Taoiseach, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

6 November 2024
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Farm life...it’s a Kaleb thing

In an extract from his new book, Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper says farming saved him.

6 November 2024
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Careers: Aid Avengers providing care within community

Fifth-year students from a rural area in Co Cork, are providing people in their community with the basic skills needed to save lives, writes Sarah McIntosh.

16 October 2024
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Folklore: we came, we saw, we conkered on those autumn days

With the leaves falling from the trees, it’s time to reminisce about the traditional game of conkers, writes Shane Lehane.

16 October 2024
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Careers: new project pairs teenage girls with female mentors

A new mentorship programme aims to increase confidence and enhance resilience among teenage girls around the country, writes Sarah McIntosh

16 October 2024
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