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Kildalton College is one of four Teagasc colleges and a leading provider of training in Horticulture, Agriculture and Equine Studies in Ireland, with over 100 students attending courses every year. In addition to providing QQI-accredited courses at levels 5 and 6, Kildalton College also provides courses at levels 7 and 8 in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU) as well as apprenticeships. Kildalton College has a wide range of horticultural facilities, including orchards and a soft fruit and vegetable production unit. Basic Function We are now looking to recruit a Technician to join the Horticulture team in the College.  The successful candidate will contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of education and training courses with Kildalton College.  The appointee will provide technical support, co-ordinate the management, operation and running of the fruit and vegetable unit in line with enterprise unit plans Job Objectives...

Airfield Estate requires a Craft Gardener who will support the day-to-day operations of the ornamental gardens and food production as part of the Airfield Garden team. The Craft Gardener will enjoy sharing their knowledge with our visitors across our tours, education programmes, corporate volunteering and the community garden. Main Responsibilities Practical horticulture (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, turf care, pest/disease/weed control, compost, path care, plant propagation and hedgerows) Plantsmanship (e.g. the identification, recording and labelling of individual plants) Assist in the production of quality fruit, herbs and vegetables in Airfield polytunnels and food garden, including ground preparation, propagation, cultivation, harvesting, and monitoring of the overall health of soil, fruit and vegetables. Use and maintenance of garden/farm tools and machinery. Deliver garden tours to visitors as required. Engage our group of...