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Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

From a dairy farm in Castleisland to his current role advising New Zealand’s prime minister, Dr John Roche reflects on his international journey, by Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 30 September 2026

Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

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New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

A career in greenkeeping: ‘It has a great community’

A career in greenkeeping: ‘It has a great community’

CL-IFJHOME 23 September 2026

Lakeland Dairies opens applications for graduates starting careers in 2027

Lakeland Dairies opens applications for graduates starting careers in 2027

Lakeland Dairies opens applications for graduates starting careers in 2027

NEWS 23 September 2026

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

CAREERS 16 September 2026

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Farm diversification is a glass act with ACORNS programme

Farm diversification is a glass act with ACORNS programme

Adrienne Diamond took part in ACORNS, a programme for early-stage female rural entrepreneurs, to help grow her glass-making workshop in Leitrim.

CL-IFJHOME 26 August 2026

WorldSkills is back in the RDS with exciting opportunities

WorldSkills is back in the RDS with exciting opportunities

WorldSkills in the RDS showcases skills and apprenticeships worth considering.

CAREERS 26 August 2026

Taking the reins: Ziva Mullins’ journey into bloodstock

Taking the reins: Ziva Mullins’ journey into bloodstock

From rural Ireland to America, Australia and now the UK, Ziva Mullin’s journey to becoming a bloodstock executive has been an exciting one.

CL-IFJHOME 26 August 2026

CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

First-round CAO offers to 62,166 students reveal a sharp rise in demand for veterinary medicine, while interest in agricultural science fell by 7%, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 26 August 2026

The future of farming: the skills farmers will need over the next decade

The future of farming: the skills farmers will need over the next decade

Dr Ann-Marie Butler explores the skills tomorrow’s agricultural industry will need, from practical experience and digital know-how to data analysis and sustainability, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 26 August 2026

Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

College is just one option for school leavers. Claire Murphy explores the education, training and employment pathways available beyond the CAO with guidance counsellor Dr Clare Finegan.

EDUCATION 26 August 2026

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

Leaving Cert results are out and CAO offers have been made. As students prepare for third level, Claire Murphy explores the supports, opportunities and experiences available.

EDUCATION 26 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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