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‘My job takes me straight to the horse’s mouth’
Helen Sharp
Equine dentist Casey Phair fought tooth and nail to earn her qualification...and it’s paying off now.
‘My job takes me straight to the horse’s mouth’
Coolmore Stud hosts careers day for over 700 students
16 April 2025 Recruitment
Coolmore Stud hosts careers day for over 700 students
The racing and bloodstock giant directly employs over 1,300 staff in south Tipperary.
Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
9 April 2025 Education
Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
While almost 80% of students in Ireland participate in transition year, it’s important to weigh up the options, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
Inclusion programme is having a positive impact
An initiative aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities by bridging gaps in community education is changing lives, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education
‘I’ve never been a person to think that a job is for life’
From farm manager to branch manager for Tirlán CountryLife, Tommie Campbell discusses why he took on a new challenge and pivoted his career.
9 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.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
What does the future for jobs in the dairy industry?
With recent job cuts in the dairy sector, industry leaders give their perspective on employment challenges and opportunities for graduates and professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
Industry movers and shakers
We meet the people who are taking the agri-jobs sector by storm with their new roles this month.
26 March 2025 Careers
‘Catastrophic impact of waiting lists’ for children with additional needs
Some 14,221 children with additional needs are long overdue for an assessment of needs, and these delays can have long-term effects.
26 March 2025 Education
Turf work keeping the grass looking this good
A lot of work goes into getting Ireland’s sporting grounds performing at their best but a career in sportsturf management can be very rewarding, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Careers
Inclusion and mental health supports top of students’ career wishlist
A survey of 500 Irish third-level attendees highlights the appetite for equality and social responsibility.
12 March 2025 Education
Angus programme encourages innovation
Biodegradable seaweed packaging, accessibility in farming and increasing consumer awareness at the Certified Irish Angus school’s competition.
12 March 2025 Education