The Irish Times

Leaving Cert day two: English papers should reflect ‘plummeting’ literacy levels, says teacher

Thousands of students began their Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams yesterday. Teachers praised Leaving Cert English paper one as a “lovely” exam, while there were no surprises within the ...
Independent.ie

Leaving Cert Diary: ‘Fair’ English Paper One sets 2026 exams off but ‘nerves’ loom for Paper Two

Aimee Harper is the Irish Independent Leaving Cert diarist for 2026. Aimee (19) is a sixth-year student at Coláiste Chiaráin in Leixlip, Co Kildare. In her second entry, Aimee gives her thoughts on ...
The Irish Times

Leaving Cert: One down, half-a-dozen or so days to go

Over the past few days The Irish Times have been contacted by many students currently in the horrors . . . sorry . . . delights . . . no that’s not the word either . . . currently enduring the Leaving ...
RTE Online

Leaving Cert gets under way with 'lovely' English paper

The State Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle written exams are under way with record numbers of students registered. A total of 71,698 candidates are expected to sit this year's Leaving Certificate ...