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Leaving Cert: Guide launched to help Laois students know their rights as tenants

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Leaving Cert: Guide to help Laois students know their rights as tenants

New research from the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has found that 58% of students are spending between €256 and €500 a month on rent. According to the survey, 36% of students have no income to cover the monthly costs associated with their ...

15 Aug 2017 at 12:21

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Leaving Cert: New grading system offers an 'incentive and safety net' says Portlaoise Principal

The new leaving certificate grading system provided an incentive and a safety net for students doing their Leaving Certificate this year according to one Portlaoise Principal. Maura Murphy is Principal of Portlaoise CBS and said the new ...

16 Aug 2017 at 13:11

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Laois parents warned of drug and alcohol risks amid Leaving Cert celebrations

Across the country, over 65,000 Leaving Cert students are receiving their results on Friday, with 437,710 individual exam results expected to be issued. Over 1,024 of these Leaving Cert students are from Laois schools. The Health ...

22 Aug 2025 at 13:23

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Testing time - tips from psychologists as Leaving Cert begins

AS thousands sit down to begin their Leaving Certificate examinations this week, two Offaly-based psychologists have shared some tips designed to help the students - and their parents - get through the testing times. Chartered ...

09 Jun 2021 at 12:04

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Laois students can call Leaving Cert helpline if needed

Laois students who may be worried or concerned about their Leaving Cert results can avail of new Examination Helpline 2017. The Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC) today welcomed the launch of the helpline. Hosted by the ...

10 Aug 2017 at 16:24

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Leaving Cert options on the negotiation table may give students choices on a two track system confirms Minister Foley

Following a series of intensive engagements of the sub-group of the Advisory Group of stakeholders on planning for the State examinations, including a further meeting held today, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has ...

05 Feb 2021 at 22:12

National News

Leaving Certificate fails to prepare students for future challenges

The Leaving Certificate is failing to prepare students for future challenges, TDs have been told. Education experts and business leaders told politicians at an Oireachtas committee meeting that a new reformed Leaving ...

01 Dec 2021 at 12:34

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New courses available for Laois people aimed at upskilling and reskilling

Thousands of free higher education places are available to people this year under Springboard+. The government programme, run by the Higher Education Authority, is aimed at upskilling and reskilling jobseekers to ...

15 Aug 2017 at 11:41

Schools

PICTURES: 'Our students are ready for the future' Laois college celebrates Leaving Certs

Laois secondary school St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney was proud to welcome back their 2023–2025 Leaving Certificate students on results day, August 22. Many of the 50 students, along with parents and teachers,...

22 Aug 2025 at 20:52

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Laois student's Leaving Cert top marks is historic for Rathdowney school

St. Fergal's College student Darragh Hogan has achieved 625 points in his Leaving Cert, recieving the full marks possible to receive. Over the years, countless students attending the school have achieved over ...

03 Sept 2021 at 16:59

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Leaving Cert Students of 2024 are the final year to receive a pandemic-adjusted Leaving Cert

This is the final Leaving Cert year where allowances will be made due to the impact of Covid-19 on studies. This year’s Leaving Cert students were in first and second year when the pandemic began. On ...

04 Jun 2024 at 17:52

More than 60,000 students receive Leaving Certificate results

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More than 60,000 students to receive Leaving Certificate results

More than 60,000 students have received their Leaving Certificate results, in what will be the last year of grade inflation linked to the pandemic disruption to education. The State Examinations ...

23 Aug 2024 at 15:59

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