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Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
Sarah McIntosh
While almost 80% of students in Ireland participate in transition year, it’s important to weigh up the options, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
Women coming back to the workforce
Returning to the workplace can be an intimidating prospect for some women but there are programmes in place providing support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
26 February 2025 Education
Courses for brushing up on your Irish
There are several in-person and online courses available to help people develop their written and aural Irish skills, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
Upskilling opportunities for farmers
With many farmers now looking to upskill, Sarah McIntosh looks at part-time courses that can help build confidence and provide income streams.
12 February 2025 Agri jobs
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.
29 January 2025 Education
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.
15 January 2025 Education
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.
25 December 2024 News
‘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.
18 December 2024 Careers
‘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 Careers
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 Education
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 Recruitment
Food innovation needs the right supports to succeed
When it comes to small food businesses, innovation is the key to success. However, it can be difficult for small business owners to find the time and space to think creatively, writes Janine Kennedy.
30 October 2024 News