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Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland
Sarah McIntosh
Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
22 January 2025 Education
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.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: don’t miss out on additional supports
The HEAR and DARE scheme is in place to break down barriers to third-level education. It is important students get their application in, writes Sarah McIntosh.
CAO Special: top advice for filling out your CAO application
Eileen Keleghan, head of communications at CAO, offers students advice on what to remember when completing the application, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view
Two students who are currently studying new agri-food related courses share their experiences, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
Ann Devine: the sparks are flying
Ann’s niece Freya has taken a new direction. Neighbour Nuala Costigan is finding it hard to come to grips with this current situation.
11 September 2024 Features
Ag science decline continues as concerns heighten
Following the Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers, it is a worrying time for the future of the industry, with a decline of students interested in studying agriculture, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 September 2024 News
Where to turn to if you need support
With many students and parents navigating through the Leaving Cert results, CAO offers and going to college, it is important to know where to go when you need help, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
Job first approach to finding a career
With many educational pathways and different ways to learn, students should take a look at the career pathways, as going straight to college isn't the only option, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
How to navigate the Leaving Certificate results
With Leaving Certificate results being released this week, guidance counsellor Sinéad Delaney has everything students need to know for ahead of the big day.
21 August 2024 Education