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Josh Mbala hopes his story will inspire pupils getting their Leaving Cert results on Friday

Homelessness to hope - a story to inspire LC students

As Leaving Cert results day draws near, a young man who was homeless during his Leaving Cert hopes his story will inspire students to persevere with their goals even if they do not get the points they want.

Education • 21 Aug 24

Aoife Comerford has been working her way up through the kitchen at the Michelin star restaurant Glover's Alley

Chef reflects on path from LC failure to Michelin kitchen

A young chef from the Liberties in Dublin has reflected on her journey from Leaving Cert failure to working in a Michelin star restaurant saying the exams are "not the be all and end all".

Leaving Cert • 20 Aug 24

Boxes of exam papers have been arriving at secondary schools around the country ahead of the state exams

Watch: Boxes of exam papers arrive at schools

Boxes of exam papers arrived at secondary schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams.

Education • 05 Jun 24

The Leaving Cert exams will begin on Wednesday 5 June.

Watch: What advice would you give your Leaving Cert self?

The Leaving Cert exams will begin on Wednesday when tens of thousands of students open English Paper 1.

Education • 03 Jun 24

Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri knew she wanted to be a journalist from the age of 11

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Samantha Libreri

It is just a few days until thousands of students sit down to begin their Leaving Certificate examinations.

Leaving Cert • 31 May 24

RTÉ Six One News presenter, David McCullagh, did his Leaving Cert in 1986

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - David McCullagh

Leaving Certificate exams begin for tens of thousands of students next week.

Leaving Cert • 31 May 24

Stephen Bunney has shared his three top tips to help you to de-stress during your exams

Watch: Tips for de-stressing during exam time

Studying for exams can be stressful. Sitting them, even more so.

Exam Tips • 30 May 24

Dietician Orla Walsh shares her three top tips on how to fuel for your exams

Watch: What to eat to stop your tummy rumbling in exams

Dietician Orla Walsh shares her top three nutrition tips - from the types of food that "feed your brain" to the ones that will stop your tummy from rumbling loudly in the exam hall.

Exam Tips • 30 May 24

Sleep coach Tom Coleman is sharing his top three tips on how to manage around exam time

Watch: Cram or sleep at exam time?

There is exactly one week to go until the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams begin.

Exam Tips • 29 May 24

Chartered physiotherapist Aoife McCarthy shares her three top tips for exam time

Watch: How to stop your hand cramping in the exam hall

On Wednesday 5 June, thousands of pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams with their first English paper.

Exam Tips • 28 May 24

Caoimhe has been playing camogie since before she started school and says it has been a great outlet while she prepares for her Leaving Cert

Balancing act: Leaving Cert pupil juggles GAA and study

Months of study will come to a head for thousands of students when the Leaving Cert exams begin on Wednesday 5 June.

Leaving Cert • 25 May 24

James Casserly is looking forward to putting his Leaving Cert behind him as he focuses on career hopes

Going places: Leaving Cert Applied student maps out plans

The Leaving Cert exams are looming large, with Wednesday 5 June marked in bold on calendars in homes across the country.

Ireland • 24 May 24

Lucy Brennan was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was in primary school

Learning differently: Leaving Cert student with dyslexia

Against a backdrop of calls for students with dyslexia to be given extra time during State exams, one Dublin pupil has explained why she feels it is necessary.

Education • 23 May 24

Alannah McGrath says her life as a young carer and Leaving Cert student is 'a balancing act'

Working hard: Teen carer prepares for Leaving Cert

The Leaving Cert exams begin in a fortnight, with many students across the country planning the next two weeks of study carefully.

Education • 22 May 24

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Search this year's CAO points by course code, name or institute

Education • 30 Aug 23

This year's results are 7% higher on average than the results in 2019 and in previous years

Does Leaving Cert grade inflation really matter?

When it comes to trying to address the disruption caused to the Leaving Certificate marking system by the pandemic, it's a case of 'damned if you do and damned if you don't', as Education Correspondent Emma O Kelly explains.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Aug 23

There was controversy in June over what was regarded by many as a particularly difficult exam

Maths marking scheme altered over difficulty concerns

The State Examinations Commission has confirmed that it altered its draft marking scheme for Higher Level Maths Paper 1 following concerns over the difficulty of the paper.

Education • 25 Aug 23

(L-R) Sophie Brohoon, Rebecca Kavanagh and Nimh Woods, pupils at Donahies Community School, Dublin

62,000 students receiving Leaving Cert results

Almost 62,000 students are receiving their Leaving Certificate results, which have been artificially boosted by an average of almost 8%.

Leaving Cert • 25 Aug 23

People in Clondalkin in Dublin were remembering the night before their Leaving Cert results

Watch: Memories of the night before Leaving Cert result

Leaving Cert results for tens of thousands of students are due out tomorrow. But do you remember how you were feeling the night before you got yours?

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

Paul Cunningham did not achieve a crucial honour in English in order to qualify for his preferred college course

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Paul Cunningham

For some, the Leaving Cert results can throw up an unexpected setback in terms of disappointing grades on the road to your dream college course.

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

Rachel Perry and Aoife Mc Nevin have brought new life to a former bakery in Tuam after months of hard renovation work

Friends realise bakery dream in 'iconic' Tuam building

A dream has come true for two best friends who have opened their own business in an 'iconic' building in their hometown of Tuam, Co Galway.

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

RTÉ News Midlands Correspondent Sinéad Hussey remembers feeling relieved on her Leaving Cert results day

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Sinéad Hussey

RTÉ News Midlands Correspondent Sinéad Hussey would tell her younger self that even though she did not get her top college course choice, she got the right choice for her.

Leaving Cert • 23 Aug 23

Ciara Harrington is in the second year of her hairdressing course and says she 'followed her heart' when she chose to undertake the apprenticeship

Apprenticeship the right choice for young Carlow woman

With this year's Leaving Cert results out on Friday there will be much talk about points and college places, but for many, an apprenticeship will be the path they choose.

Leaving Cert • 23 Aug 23

Brian Pennie hopes his story will 'sprinkle some hope' for Leaving Cert pupils who might not get the results they hoped for on Friday

Ex-addict's positive words for Leaving Cert students

In a week when there will be much attention on Leaving Cert results, Brian Pennie hopes his remarkable life story will "sprinkle some hope" for students who are struggling to work out what their next move is.

Leaving Cert • 22 Aug 23

RTÉ broadcaster Sarah McInerney sat her Leaving Cert in 1999

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Sarah McInerney

The Leaving Certificate can be a time of stress often accompanied with exam-themed anxiety dreams.

Leaving Cert • 03 Jun 23