News - exams

Students with additional needs to be given extra time

It comes as part of the RACE scheme, which does not require a diagnosis and provides accommodations based on a needs basis.

Nov 20, 2025 13:21

Shannonside schools selected to offer new Leaving Cert subjects

57 post-primary schools nationally have been selected to introduce Leaving Certificate Drama, Film and Theatre Studies from the start of the 2025/26 school year.

Sep 18, 2024 07:52

1,700 local students to get Leaving Cert results this morning

Parents, guardians and family members are been urged to support those receiving their results today.

Aug 23, 2024 08:18

Young carers less likely to perform well in exams says new report

A quarter of 17-year-olds and a fifth of 20-year-olds regularly care for another family member.

Jan 25, 2024 09:38

Thousands of local students to get Leaving Certificate results this morning

The 2023 results will be released this morning at 10am.

Aug 25, 2023 08:53

Education Minister expects Leaving Cert results released in August

This year's Leaving Cert will begin on Wednesday June 7.

May 16, 2023 18:21

Local TD voices concern over publication of Leaving Cert results

Deputy Sorca Clarke's comments come as students still await a date for results day.

Apr 29, 2023 11:09

Minister Foley won't elaborate on need for extra leaving cert correctors

Today marks six weeks until the beginning of the exams.

Apr 26, 2023 17:48

Shannonside guidance counsellor believes Junior Cert delay won't have major effect

Betty McLoughlin is a Former National President of Institute of Guidance Counsellors and says that it's quite late in the year for students to change subjects if they're not happy with their results.

Oct 18, 2022 17:40