You don’t have to do a master’s: alternatives to traditional postgrad pathways
From microcredentials to Moocs, here is a quick guide to some of the faster, cheaper and more flexible education routes
University of Limerick (UL)
One in four of students on ‘diversity’ medicine course have family incomes of more than €150,000
Graduate entry medicine students not eligible for free fees or Susi grant
What are your options? A selection of postgraduate courses
From brewing and distilling to supply chain management, a wide range of postgrad study options is available
‘Wholesale dishonesty’: Man removed from teaching register for falsely representing qualifications
Subject of fitness-to-teach inquiry applied for 23 vacancies at schools run by Cork Education and Training Board between February and May 2023
Good at sport? Here’s how to get a scholarship in Ireland worth up to €10,000
Many third-level colleges now offer financial and other assistance to outstanding sportspeople, some with lower academic thresholds
A Brazilian man in Ireland: ‘I was working nights just collecting drunk people’
Now an engineer living in Waterford, Diego Silva recalls his first job in Dublin as a rickshaw driver
Social media ban not a ‘logical starting point’ for wellbeing of young people, academics say
Government says it will consult ‘like-minded countries’ and EU on measures for children’s use of platforms
Man falsely represented teaching qualifications when applying for over 20 jobs
Teaching Council fitness-to-teach committee found registrant’s conduct ‘disgraceful’ and said it could bring profession ‘into disrepute’
Fitzgibbon Cup final preview: Mary I out to stop UL’s pursuit of back-to-back titles
Limerick rivals meet in Croke Park to decide who’ll take the Fitzgibbon Cup back to Shannonside
University of Limerick win first Sigerson Cup title with victory over UCC
UL gained revenge on UCC, who beat them in the final in 2023
Sigerson Cup final preview: All roads lead to Croke Park as UL search for maiden title against old hands UCC
A dramatic win over Queens saw UL reach Wednesday’s decider, while UCC bested University of Galway in their semi-final
Big developers might find it hard to build a strong legal case against rent reforms
Homebuilders are threatening legal action over what they say are unconstitutional measures
‘All of my messages, they just have one tick’: Iranians in Ireland fear for safety of loved ones
Many unable to contact relatives since internet blackout was imposed earlier this month
John Quinn, author and broadcaster, dies aged 84
A highly regarded figure in Irish media and literature, he had a distinguished 25-year career with RTÉ
Joseph O’Connor wins Irish Book of the Year 2025 with The Ghosts of Rome
Sequel to My Father's House is the second in the Escape Line trilogy, inspired by the true story of Fr Hugh O’Flaherty
‘It could make a difference’: Endometriosis researcher exploring how to calm inflammation
Research Lives: Seoda Ní Chaoimh, research master’s student at the University of Limerick
Fee-paying schools have full range of science subjects but DEIS and girls’ schools lose out
Study also finds experience of maths in primary school is key influence on later subject choices
Who should you vote for as president? Use this tool to see which candidate matches your views
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have answered these 25 questions - how do your views match up?
When are university open days taking place?
Here are the key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days
Depression and thyroid disease main health issues among Ukrainian refugees
Conditions stem in part from after-effects of 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and ongoing Russian invasion
The secret world of Irish apples: why are they so juicy and why do we import most of those we buy?
Almost all apples eaten here are grown abroad, but one Tipperary fruit farm is bucking the trend
Teachers should refuse to pass pickets of secretaries and caretakers
The unions have over 86,000 members between them. If they stopped working, the strike would soon end
CAO points requirements see ‘volatile’ change for majority of courses at several colleges
All UCD programmes surpass 400 points, while more than 89,000 lodge CAO applications this year
What is an apprenticeship - and what are the benefits?
A student is not contracted to an employer and is not paid, whereas an apprentice is, but a student has more time to socialise and join clubs
Advice on life in college: ‘Always start writing that report earlier than you think you need to’
Recent TCD and UL graduates offer advice for incoming first years, as well as some professional tips and regrets
From fish, fruits, beets and grain - the food waste that can do so much more
Research Lives: Dr Azza Silotry Naik, Technological University Dublin
Student accommodation: Irish on-campus costs revealed with most expensive room at €11,888 a year
Cheapest on-campus option at UCD is a shared bedroom in Village 1 at €5,722
Space for everyone: What designing for the moon can teach us about living on Earth
The emerging movement in space architecture is a sign that new frontiers are becoming future concerns
Donal Ryan: ‘I’m still learning about class in Ireland ... and the tribes that exist’
The prize-winning novelist on public recognition, family bereavement and the hidden divisions in Irish life
Lack of facilities and high costs among barriers excluding people with disabilities from sport
Paralympics Ireland research shines light on inequality of access
Blanket bans on smartphones are not the answer
Smartphones in schools are often seen as a by-product of the pandemic; in truth, they’re a result of earlier policy directions that were often reactive and technologically permissive
Trinity climbs to 75th in world university rankings
Ireland is most improved third-level system in Europe, global league table shows
GPs who take part in chronic disease management programme will not be surprised by latest findings
CDM research shows reduction in hospital visits and emergencies
Irish universities earned more than €830m from student housing since 2015
UCD generated nearly €290 million from its accommodation units during the 10-year period
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