9 h. ago Leaving Cert textbook author resigns from curriculum reform group amid ‘dumbing down’ concerns

University lecturer says original vision of construction studies subject is ‘all but abandoned’ in new draft

Culture

55 h. ago Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river was a wonderful child, father tells funeral

Brónagh English who died in crash in Co Tipperary was ‘loved to pieces’

Society

56 h. ago Funeral hears Leaving Cert student (18) who died in Co Tipperary collision already bought her Debs dress

Gardai were alerted after Ms English failed to return to her home in Clonmel on Thursday night.

Events

62 h. ago Who is entitled to sick leave in Ireland? Criteria, amount and medical cert rules

Who is entitled to sick leave in Ireland? Criteria, amount and medical cert rules  MSN

Politics

5 d. ago Brónagh English: tributes paid to Leaving Cert student as funeral details are announced

‘Kind, vibrant, happy, and talented’ student mourned by Rockwell College and Clonmel community

Politics

5 d. ago Leaving Cert student killed in Tipperary crash to be laid to rest on Tuesday

It is understood 18-year-old Brónagh English's Ford Fiesta hit a low wall and flipped into the Aherlow river, where it was discovered in the early hours of Friday.

Events

5 d. ago School pays tribute to 'kind' Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river in Co Tipperary

The 18-year-old was fatally injured in the incident, which occurred at Kilmoyler in Cahir.

Economics

6 d. ago Ireland AM's Tommy Bowe reflects on school days and sparks debate on Leaving Cert reform

Ireland AM's Tommy Bowe reflects on school days and sparks debate on Leaving Cert reform  MSN

Politics

6 d. ago Leaving Cert student killed after car entered river in Co Tipperary named

Brónagh English (18) remembered as a ‘beautiful and highly respected person’

Events

6 d. ago Leaving Cert student (18) dies after car enters river in Co Tipperary

Ford Fiesta struck a low wall in Kilmoyler and was flipped into Aherlow river

Events

8 d. ago Teachers debate industrial action over reforms to Leaving Certificate

The government wants to introduce reforms to the Leaving Cert starting from this September.

Politics

8 d. ago Teachers will vote on industrial action if concerns over Leaving Cert reforms aren't addressed

The government wants to introduce reforms to the Leaving Cert starting from this September.

Politics

9 d. ago Leaving Cert reforms ‘will hurt DEIS schools, but benefit those in private education’, teacher warns

ASTI conference told of ‘chaos’ if changes to senior education cycle programme are introduced in September

Events

9 d. ago ‘It’s impossible’: Will teachers be able to stop cheating for new Leaving Cert coursework?

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

Society

2 w. ago Leaving Cert reforms are being ‘rushed’ before schools have capacity, teachers warn

Asti says half of schools do not have sufficient lab facilities for new science courses

Events

3 w. ago First look: Sample Leaving Cert exam papers for brand new subjects

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Politics

3 w. ago Fears that pupils will 'miss out' on college spots due to lower Leaving Cert grade inflation

Leaving Cert grades will be inflated by 5.5% this year, reduced from 7% inflation in 2024.

Politics

3 w. ago Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers

Using AI to complete corrections may cut back on the time between students sitting the final exam and receiving their results.

Politics

3 w. ago Examinations Commission explores use of AI to mark Leaving Cert

Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework

Events

3 w. ago Donald Trump’s tariff calculations would fail a Leaving Cert economics exam

If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era

Economics