Forestry
Coillte launches forestry scholarship programme for 2025
Coillte has announced the launch of its 2025 Forestry Scholarship Programme, just as Central Applications Office (CAO)Â applications have opened for...
CAO
Rural Life
CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 28) issued 83,369 round one offers to 56,571 CAO applicants. These...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Agriculture sees biggest drop in first preference CAO applications
Agricultural courses have recorded the biggest decline in first preference applications this year compared to 2023, according to figures from...
Rural Life
CAO applications to agri-related courses down on 2023
The first preference choice of a level 8 agriculture course on this year’s Central Applications Office (CAO) applications is down...
Rural Life
CAO: Drop in points for some agricultural science courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 30) issued 87,075 round one offers to 57,980 CAO applicants. These...
Veterinary
CAO: Drop in acceptance numbers for ag and vet-related courses
The amount of students being accepted into agricultural and veterinary courses decreased in 2022, according to recent figures released by...
Veterinary
Interest in studying veterinary medicine drops 18% - CAO
Students’ interest in studying veterinary medicine dropped by 18% this year compared to last year, according to the Central Applications...
Rural Life
CAO: Some ag and vet-related applicants to receive offers today
CAO Round A Offers became available from 10:00a.m this morning (Thursday, July 6) to a total of 5,095 applicants. It...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
CAO applications to agri-related courses down on 2022
Fewer young people are choosing to study agriculture and veterinary-related disciplines, with the number of CAO applications to these courses...
Other
TUS ag science and sustainability degree underway
There has been keen interest in the new Level 8 honours degree course in agricultural science and sustainability (BSc.) being...
Rural Life
CAO: Points drop for some agricultural courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Thursday, September 8) issued 85,894 first round offers to 57,296 applicants. The offers...
Rural Life
Fewer students list agriculture as first preference in CAO
The first preference choice of an agriculture course on this year’s CAO applications is down slightly on last year’s figure,...
Rural Life
CAO change of mind deadline approaching fast
The Central Applications Office (CAO) is reminding aspiring third-level students that the deadline for changing their course choices is this...
Rural Life
CAO: Fall in demand for ag science and veterinary courses in 2022
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has released 2022 application data which shows demand for a number of agricultural science courses has decreased...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Interested in studying an agriculture course? CAO opens for applications today
The Central Applications Office (CAO) online application facility for higher education institutions opens today (Friday, November 5) at noon. Applications...
Rural Life
Slight changes in CAO points for a number of agricultural courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has issued 82,000 Round 1 offers to over 55,000 applicants this afternoon (Tuesday, September 7)....
Rural Life
'There are other options beyond the traditional college degree'
With 85,000 applicants anticipating offers from the Central Applications Office (CAO) this afternoon (Tuesday, September 7), young people are being...
Rural Life
Increase in agriculture and environment courses as CAO first preferences
There has been an increase in students putting third level courses related to agriculture and the environment as their first...