Leaving Cert results 2026: Fewer H1s as a record 70,411 students get their grades
A big day for thousands The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has confirmed that fewer top grades have been awarded than last year as grade deflation continues. From 10am this morning, a record 70,411 candidates receive their Leaving Cert results. As RTÉ News reported, provisional results are available through the SEC’s Candidate Self Service Portal and […]
1 week ago
CAO Round Zero offers issued to almost 6,800 applicants
Who qualifies for CAO Round Zero offers Almost 6,800 applicants across Ireland have received their CAO Round Zero offers today, as the Central Applications Office issued a total of 8,980 offers for third-level courses starting this autumn. Those who have been offered a place have until 3pm on 11 August to accept it. Round Zero […]
3 weeks ago
Four young people killed in ‘nightmare’ crash on way to Leaving Cert party
A man in his early 20s and three women in their teens died in the collision that has been described as “every parent’s worst nightmare”. Four young people have died in a road crash that occurred on Friday evening (25 August) in Tipperary. The single vehicle collision happened shortly after 7.30pm on the Mountain Road […]
3 years ago
State Exam Commission apologises to 144 LCA students impacted by error
“All 144 candidates affected by this issue have been contacted and notified.” State exam chiefs have apologised after a computer error affected the grades of 144 Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) students. The mistake was in relation to the personal reflection task, which is an LCA component worth 10 out of 190 credits. The State Examination […]
5 years ago
Always thought you could have done better at Leaving Cert maths? This is the challenge for you
Will you step up to the “Iron Maths” challenge? Irish start-up xyMaths is challenging members of the public to take part in its Iron Maths Challenge by taking the Honours Maths Leaving Cert exam next June. In a play on the Iron Man contest, the education provider has announced it is seeking out two candidates […]
5 years ago
All students, including sixth years, will return to remote learning
The Government has gone back on its decision after just over 24 hours. All students, including sixth years, will return to remote learning, it has been confirmed. Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed the news the day after it was announced that Leaving Cert students would be in three days per week. In a statement […]
6 years ago