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New thatching course launched by the Heritage Council
Amy Forde
The course has been developed for people who want to develop an understanding of the principles of thatching and will include work experience.
13 November 2024 News
Combining the worlds of food, hospitality and art in truly unique and wonderful
Combining the worlds of food, hospitality and art in truly unique and wonderful ways, writes Janine Kennedy
13 November 2024 Around the country
Country Vibes
A few of our favourite things from around the country this week...
Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course
Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.
13 November 2024 Careers
Consumer education partnership on sustainable beef launched
The initiative will involve Certified Irish Angus cattle being reared on Airfield Estate’s city farm in south Dublin, accessible to all visitors.
13 November 2024 News
Self-taught midlands tech guru repairing all things electronic
Steve Sherwood has become a specialist in the art of repairing machine terminals and interfaces and all things electronic for the agricultural machinery sector. Fergal O’Sullivan reports.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
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 Education
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
New farm safety initiative rolled out in classrooms
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched two pilot school events, in Clontibret National School, Co Monaghan and Kilmihil National School Co Clare to showcase their new education resource.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Farm safety first workshop roadshow for TY students launches
The project, run by Agri Aware, aims to educate students on the challenges and dangers of farming by promoting safe farm practices and providing guidance on how to stay safe on farms.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Applications open for €600k peatlands engagement scheme
The scheme was launched by Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, with up to €600,000 in funding available for community-led projects.
5 November 2024 Climate and environment
Obituary: Death of Dr John Fay
The death has occurred of Dr John Fay, the former principal of Greenmount College
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland