Podcasts about leaving cert

The 2025 Leaving Cert exams are finally a thing of the past and 18-year-olds have begun their annual pilgrimage to party hotspots across southern Europe to blow off steam after a year of study.And while these trips are regarded as a rite of passage for some students, it can also be a worrying time for parents, with some tracking their children for the entire holiday.Last week, Irish Times reporter Niamh Browne travelled to the Greek island of Zakynthos, or Zante as it's better know, where she spent a week speaking to South Dublin students, local Greek residents and even the mayor of the island.Why did these students choose to travel to Zante, how do they pay for these holidays and how bad is the drugs and drink scene on the party strip?And are parents taking things a step too far by online tracking, and sometimes following, their children on their post-Leaving Cert overseas celebration?Today, on In The News, What happens in Zante, stays in Zante. That is, until now ...Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trend with Leaving Cert holidays seems to be parents letting their kids go on holidays, on condition that they allow their parents to track their location during the holiday. Cyberpsychology lecturer at IADT, and co-host of the ‘In Bits' podcast, Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, chatted with Brendan about the rights and wrongs of tracking technology.

Did you know that about 90% of Leaving Cert students make changes to their original CAO choices between May and June every year? Tomorrow at 5pm is the final deadline for those changes as the CAO Change of Mind portal closes. We have advice for students from Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist Brian Mooney.

Nearly one year on from launch, Grinds360, Ireland's leading hybrid learning platform, has seen explosive growth, with over 3,000 paying members and 18,000 app users as the 2024/25 Leaving Cert draws to a close. By combining established and trusted teachers with AI-powered personalisation, Grinds360 is transforming how students prepare for their exams. Backed by a €3.2 million seed round and set to double revenue in 2025/26, the company has established itself as the go-to alternative to traditional grind schools. Grinds360 was founded on the belief that affordability and accessibility should be the foundation of exam support, something that, for too long, students across Ireland have been denied. That mission has resonated nationwide, with 65% of sign-ups now coming from outside Dublin, highlighting the demand for a more inclusive alternative to traditional grind schools. On Grinds360's future, Brendan Kavanagh, Chairman and Co-Founder says, "The numbers speak for themselves - there's a real hunger for a new model of academic support. Families are fed up with the high costs and limited options, but we have shown that there is a better way forward as the Irish education landscape continues to shift. Our ambition is to build a platform that doesn't just improve how students prepare for exams, but fundamentally changes what they expect. We've shown that you can make high quality, personalised education accessible to students no matter where they live, or what school they attend. Now we're focused on scaling that impact even further and becoming the gold standard for digital learning." Grinds360 model is a unique hybrid approach, combining Ireland's leading teachers with cutting-edge AI student tracking tech and a flexible all-access membership. For a single subscription fee, priced up to 75% cheaper than traditional grind schools, students gain unlimited access to live weekly grinds in 14 core subjects, over 3,000 on-demand lessons across 20 subjects, high-end animations and knowledge checks, expert-curated digital notes and exam focused revision courses. Having already addressed major barriers around affordability and accessibility, Grinds360 is now turning its attention to a growing concern in Irish education: the pressure on students to leave their schools entirely in the lead-up to exams. Kavanagh added, "Instead of replacing classroom teachers, we are working alongside them, challenging the outdated idea that success requires leaving school, friends, and local teachers for a full-time grind school - a growing trend we have seen in recent years. Students don't need to abandon their schools to get top-tier tuition. Ireland already has excellent teachers and strong schools, what students need is additional support that works alongside their education. We've made expert teaching accessible and affordable, and our results show that students don't need to break bonds with their teachers, classmates or communities to succeed." As Irish education undergoes significant change, becoming increasingly digital, the Grinds360 model supports students through continuous engagement and digital resources that reflect the evolving nature of the senior cycle and the Leaving Certificate. Since inception, Grinds360 has established itself as one of the fastest growing education platforms in the country. As demand accelerates, the team is focused on deepening its impact and ensuring more students across Ireland can access the support they need. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not d...

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland will be seeking an official resolution to the teachers' concerns about the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme. It comes after 68 per cent of teachers voted against a package of measures to support them in the new curriculum. Speaking to Ciara this morning was General Secretary of the ASTI Kieran Christie.

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland will be seeking an official resolution to the teachers' concerns about the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme. It comes after 68 per cent of teachers voted against a package of measures to support them in the new curriculum. Speaking to Ciara this morning was General Secretary of the ASTI Kieran Christie.

With today being the end of the Leaving Cert exams, for this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Laura Walshe, Career Guidance Counsellor with FindYourPath to discuss students' next steps, including the CAO Change of Mind.

This week, I sit down with Sequana O'Brien, a young woman who has lived through an extraordinary amount of loss and hardship in just a few short years. In 2022, her mother passed away from stage 4 cancer. Just two weeks later, her sister entered a devastating psychosis and, after a long and painful struggle, also passed away six months to the day after their mum. At the same time, Sequana was trying to care for her unwell father, all while studying for her Leaving Cert.It's a story of unimaginable grief, but also one of strength, love, and quiet resilience. Sequana shares it all with such honesty and grace.You can find Sequana @Sequana_make upThis episode is kindly brought to you by GK Media.For more information on their legacy video and podcast service please visit them here https://www.gkmedia.ie/legacyFor more information on Grief Retreats visit www.griefireland.com

The CAO Change Of Mind is coming up on the 1st of July, giving you one final opportunity to make a decision on what you want to do after the Leaving Cert. Luke, Andy and Erin chat about their experience with the CAO, and give their advice for anyone still struggling to make up their minds. They also give practical advice on how to fill out the CAO form to lessen your chances of feeling disappointed on Offers Day.  For expert advice on the CAO and backdoor options, check out our Youtube series with Leaving Cert Guidance here. ---------- Got an idea you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie, or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open

Many kids are preparing to head off on a 6th year holiday once the Leaving Cert comes to an end. But, how can parents prepare their sons and daughters to ensure a happy and safe experience on, for what will be for many, their first experience of going abroad independently, while keeping their own anxiety levels at bay in the process?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, who has been writing about this in the Journal…

PJ talks to Pádraig Rice TD who raised the issue of extra time for LC students living with dyslexia on the Dáil floor quoting Midleton College Head Girl Alice R Perk's powerful call on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many kids are preparing to head off on a 6th year holiday once the Leaving Cert comes to an end. But, how can parents prepare their sons and daughters to ensure a happy and safe experience on, for what will be for many, their first experience of going abroad independently, while keeping their own anxiety levels at bay in the process?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, who has been writing about this in the Journal…

Journalist and host of the Conversations with Parents podcast, Jen Hogan shares her expertise on how to tackle leaving cert holidays.

The world of online grinds isn't usually the focus of a High Court battle, and yet the high-profile transfer of a well-respected maths teacher from his previous employer to a hybrid learning platform backed by Brian O'Driscoll and Caelan Doris led to a bitter dispute. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ talks to Padraig Rice TD who lives with dyslexia and wants a fairer Leaving Cert for our kids who need a little more time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show: 9am-10am Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED ASTI members reject Leaving Cert reform proposals Rising costs among retailers' concerns as up to 100 local shops close annually

Sorcha thinks we should maybe check on Honor and there's an air of definite excitement in her voice when she says it? Yeah, no, it's the night before the stort of the Leaving Cert and my wife is absolutely determined that this should be one of those mother-daughter moments... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some parents are using bribery as a tool to encourage their children to do well in the Leaving Cert. Some are promising money, other cars. With that in mind, we want to know how far parents will go to bribe their children to do what they want and whether or not it is the right thing to do. Anton is joined by Niamh O'Reilly, Freelance Journalist and Adrian Barry ,Managing Director of Off the Ball to discuss.

Caleb Followill recently shattered his ankle while playing with his children. It turns out he's not the only one who has fallen into harm's way when playing with kids. Apparently, Lewis Capaldi is planning a comeback, and Mary kickstarted the nation on behalf of all the Junior and Leaving Cert students starting exams today. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne meets surprisingly calm, confident Cork teens on the way to their exams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jen Hogan of The Irish Times who this year has extra stake in the game when it comes to the Leaving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 3,200 students in Clare will commence State exams today. English will be the first exam today for the 1,731 Clare students doing their Junior Cert, with Religious Education to follow this afternoon. A total of 1,412 students here will begin the Leaving Cert with English paper 1 while the exam timetable for Clare's 103 Leaving Cert Applied students also gets underway today. Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Olivia O'Connor, says students should "trust in their preparation" while acknowledging exams don't define them.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee joins Newstalk Breakfast as thousands of students begin their Leaving and Junior Certificate exams.Get all the conversation here.

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A record-breaking number of 140,000 students will sit their junior cycle and leaving certificate exams today.Pat is joined by Jen Hogan, journalist and Mother of seven, and Eric Neilligan, Assistant Principal St Munchins college.Listen here.

The time has come! It's easy to panic, but we're here to help put some of those nerves at rest and give you practical tips for getting through this stressful time. Luke, Andy and Erin chat about their Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert experience, as well as their tips for preparing the night before, what to bring to the exam, and how to get yourself in the right mindset.

Psychotherapist and author Stella O'Malley joins Newstalk Breakfast with advice for students and parents ahead of the first day of the 2025 Leaving Cert.Listen here.

All things considered, is the Leaving Cert too much to stress about? Jonathan and Ciara discuss.

This week's Tuesday Challenge has given some listeners PTSD from their Leaving Cert Irish Aural exams. Can you identify the beep?

Reporter Sheila Naughton talks to Leaving Cert students in the final days before their exams.

Five years ago, and three months into the 2020 global pandemic, the Leaving Cert was cancelled.The Department of Education announced in May 2020 that students due to sit their final school exams would instead receive predicted or ‘calculated' grades from their teachers.These much more generous results led to grade inflation which has seen tens of thousands of students receive bumper Leaving Cert results in recent years. The rise in grades also forced universities to use lotteries for entry to some high points courts, especially highly competitive courses such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and others.The Government is now moving to reduce this grade inflation, meaning Leaving Certificate results will be lower this year.What does this mean for the class of 2025 and what price will they pay for the reversing of grade inflation?Irish Times Education editor Carl O'Brien discusses the plans to bring grades back down to pre-pandemic levels.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences. By Niamh O'Meara, University of Limerick; Páraic Treacy, MIC Limerick and Mark Prendergast, UCC

The Leaving Cert is fast approaching, and for many students, that means rising stress and pressure. For this week's Ask the Expert we're talking about how to manage exam stress - what works, what doesn't, and how students can stay focused and healthy during this intense time.Joining Andrea to discuss and answer your questions is Allen O'Donoghue from helpme2parent.ie.

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We've only a few weeks to go now, and panic is likely setting in for those doing the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams. Luke, Andy & Erin chat about what those final weeks were like for them, what they prioritised, and tips for not feeling the immense pressure. No -  you do not need to do 12-hour study days or pull all-nights just to survive an exam! For tips on getting motivated to study, check out our guide here: https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-get-motivated-to-study-for-the-junior-and-leaving-cert-exams Click below for some more tips on how to maximise last-minute study: https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/last-minute-exam-secrets-how-to-boost-your-exam-performance And click here for our advice on why it's never too late to start studying: https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/why-its-never-too-late-to-start-studying -------- Got an idea you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie, or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open

The imminent climate course that will see Leaving Cert students engage in activism is on the agenda for Jason and Ben today, alongside Sinn Féin's transgender woes and the tumultuous European elections at the weekend.

After a shocking breakup, Charleen and Ellie workshop ways to move on trying to help a listener who is worried she'll never find anyone as good as her ex.And ahead of an upcoming girls trip the two girls look back at some of the best and worst places for a holiday with your best friends, including Charleen's Leaving Cert holiday to 'Shagaluf'.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

The Leaving Certificate exams will begin on Wednesday, June 4th.So, with just over two weeks to go, how can students optimize their study time to get the best results?Andrea is joined by Ronan Griffin from Study Skills to discuss.

RTE's Education Correspondent Emma O'Kelly looks at a new leaving cert subject covering climate action and sustainable development.

With the leaving cert just around the corner, lots will be asking are we putting our children through too much stress? But is it important to still have a certain amount of stress in our children's lives so that we expose them to normal stress and anxiety they may experience in adulthood? Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor discusses.

Emma O Kelly, Education Correspondent, reports on new Leaving Cert subject of Drama, Theatre and Film Studies.

The Leaving Cert is set to change in the next school cycle with more projects, portfolios, and fewer final exams.Some say it's a long-overdue fix to a high-stress system while others say it's rushed, unclear, and wide open to problems like AI and unfair marking. So, what's the assessment?TJ Hegarty, Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Maths and Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal at St Munchin's College Limerick join Kieran to discuss.

Biology and chemistry teacher at Maynooth community College, Caoimhe Ni Mhuircheartaigh has been leaning into the social media platforms snappy format to engage with students preparing for Junior and Leaving Cert exams.

Teachers face loss of 5% pay increase if Leaving Cert reforms blocked. We get the latest on this with Kieran Christie, President of the ASTI who spoke to Pat this morning.

Staff and students of an Ennis secondary school are expressing disappointment as plans for a bus shelter appear to have hit a dead end. After engagements with Clare County Council, the National Transport Authority and the Department of Education, there remains no clear funding stream for the much requested piece of infrastructure. Roughly two years ago, the Student Council of St Flannan's College made it known to school management that a bus shelter had been identified as a priority project by the student body which currently numbers 1,280. Those who avail of a school bus service at St Flannan's currently have to wait on the footpath beside the school gates on Cusack Road which although sheltered by trees has no protection from the elements. Leaving Cert student Brendan O'Halloran, who sits on the Student Council, says it deters people from wanting to get the bus. After becoming aware of the problem, the school's principal, Father Ignatius McCormack, wrote to the National Transport Authority to request the installation of a bus shelter. Having been told the matter wasn't within the authority's remit, he then contacted the Department of Education but this effort also proved fruitless as he was informed there's no designated funding stream for such a project. Clare County Council was the next port of call in the school's bid to secure funding and a meeting was held between a school official, an Ennis Municipal District engineer and a Department of Education representative to this end in November 2024. This meeting heard however that the local authority has no responsibility for the provision of a bus shelter at the location as the bus stop isn't publicly used. Father McCormack is remaining hopeful Clare County Council will fund the project. Exploring another avenue, the Student Council recently contacted Clarecastle Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy who subsequently raised the matter at a recent meeting of Ennis Municipal District. A response from a Senior Engineer reiterated the view that such a development is the responsibility of either the school itself or the Department of Education. Councillor Murphy believes engaging with the Department to be the most viable way of progressing the project. A recent survey conducted by the Student Council has found that over 300 students at St Flannan's get the bus which accounts for over a quarter of its enrolment. Student Council member Aoibheann O'Dwyer insists if schools want to make travelling bus more appealing, the right infrastructure must be in place.

We're very excited to have expert teacher Laura Daly on the podcast this week! We asked you to send in LC English questions and Laura answered. From tips on what order to do the exam, to how much you're expected to write, Laura covered absolutely everything you need to feel confident heading into the LC English exam in June. For more tips on acing the LC English exam, check out our free comprehensive guide here: https://www.studyclix.ie/leaving-certificate/english/higher/created-by-studyclix/how-to-get-a-h1-in-leaving-cert-english ---------- Got an idea you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie, or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open

The grade adjustment unfairly penalises the Class of 2025, making them bear the brunt of a deeply unjust decision. So says Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor, Irish Times Columnist and Editor of Education Matters Yearbook.

Carole Coleman, RTÉ Reporter

Margaret believe it is unfair that this year's Leaving Cert students grades will be marked under reduced grade adjustments. Ruth's daughter was disappointed by Tuesday's Sean Paul concert at 3Arena. Gary's brother, Sean Óg, collapsed on the couch and was brought back to life by his father, Sean.

This week, we watched the world's biggest economy base its entire trade policy on a formula so dodgy it wouldn't pass the Leaving Cert. We break down how Trump's tariffs are chaotic, as well as economically illiterate, dangerously populist, and could have slammed Ireland with more than a 39% hit if not for the EU. This isn't just bad maths. It's billionaires mistaking personal instinct for macro strategy, and a White House mistaking nationalism for economic policy. We're talking supply chains, tanking markets, flying cars in China, Trump channeling FDR, and why the U.S. might be about to run the world like a family business, forever. Strap in. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.