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‘Farm Safety First’ message comes into rural classrooms

Agri Aware launched its TY workshop roadshow, visiting secondary schools countrywide, writes Sarah McIntosh.

18 December 2024
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Cherished nativity story connecting cultures

Nativity plays are taking centre stage across the country. At Forgney National School, in rural south Longford, the children and staff are embracing customs from all over, writes Deirdre Verney.

18 December 2024
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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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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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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: ‘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.

6 November 2024
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Careers: ‘the biggest barrier to STEM is lack of funding’

Ahead of Science Week, we take a look at some of the local initiatives that are emphasising the importance of STEM to people of all ages, writes Sarah McIntosh.

30 October 2024
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