Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

‘Stem gender problem’ needs to shift radically and quickly

Science, technology, engineering and maths – how the STEM Passport is encouraging girls to explore and pursue their dream career.

EDUCATION 4 February 2026

‘Stem gender problem’ needs to shift radically and quickly

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I Wish showcases the possibilities of STEM for girls

I Wish showcases the possibilities of STEM for girls

EDUCATION 4 February 2026

Landmark moment for Teagasc apprenticeships with first graduates

Landmark moment for Teagasc apprenticeships with first graduates

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ireland leads landmark step in veterinary education

Ireland leads landmark step in veterinary education

Ireland leads landmark step in veterinary education

EDUCATION 28 January 2026

Who are the industry Movers & Shakers this month?

Who are the industry Movers & Shakers this month?

Who are the industry Movers & Shakers this month?

RECRUITMENT 28 January 2026

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Elevating Irish cuisine for St Brigid’s Day

Elevating Irish cuisine for St Brigid’s Day

Food and tourism consultant Santina Kennedy is at the forefront of promoting Irish food at Imbolc.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Lisa Clarke: ‘I had no farming experience, but I loved going onto farms’

Lisa Clarke: ‘I had no farming experience, but I loved going onto farms’

Lisa Clarke from Co Carlow recently completed a Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship.

EDUCATION 14 January 2026

Colette Twomey: 'pathways to careers are not just linear'

Colette Twomey: 'pathways to careers are not just linear'

Guidance counsellors are available to support students navigating all routes into courses.

EDUCATION 14 January 2026

Revised entry requirements for Teagasc courses for the 2026/27 academic year

Revised entry requirements for Teagasc courses for the 2026/27 academic year

A Teagasc review has resulted in new entry requirements for Level 5 and 6 programmes.

EDUCATION 14 January 2026

‘It’s time to look beyond the CAO points race’

‘It’s time to look beyond the CAO points race’

There are over 1,500 Further Education and Training (FET) courses, with a 12% increase in those choosing pathways outside the CAO.

EDUCATION 14 January 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - episode three: choosing the right course

Listen: Growing Minds - episode three: choosing the right course

On the third episode of Growing Minds, Sarah McIntosh speaks with Emily McDonnell, a first-year student who followed her passion in agriculture when it came to the CAO application.

PODCAST 14 January 2026

CAO guide 2026 – plan your future study path

CAO guide 2026 – plan your future study path

With the CAO deadline looming, it is essential to research your options but for now, don’t get too bogged down in the detail – just get the application in.

EDUCATION 14 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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