leaving cert

On this episode of Pints of Malt, we discuss our experiences with the Irish junior and leaving cert exams. We also discuss Chinua Achebe’s “Things fall apart” being translated as Gaeilge. We hope you enjoy it! #PintsOfMalt Make sure to…

The concept of the “silly season” is arguably a dated one in the era of 24 hour news and social media; it dates back to a time when daily newspapers had to fill gaps created by the closure of houses of parliament, higher courts and lulls in…

A stranger, a teacher, an entity from some mysterious Irish town you’ve never heard of. You’ve most likely become comfortable with them by the end of the exams; purely due to the ‘mere-exposure effect’, a theory which suggests that we feel…

The golden age of Irish censorship ended in 1967 when Brian Lenihan Sr introduced a time limit on certain banning orders, leading to thousands of forbidden texts becoming available. Since 1929, a wealth of modern literature and medical…

Every summer, the Irish people sacrifice thousands of teenagers to Lú, the sun god, so that he will offer them good weather. This sacrifice is called "The Leaving". There's more to Irish than the Leaving Cert and the points race; this is…

Dubland 93 kicks off with a fairly lengthy discussion about the possibilities of doing a live show, good news, it's looking good. Suzanne unleashes clownfish knowledge. PJ and Suzanne struggle with being liberal or being old fashioned, is…

When my sister asked me to help her with her Leaving Cert. English revision (not so much asked as relented to my pleas) I realised that enough time has passed since I sat mine to appreciate the literature offered on the syllabus. This…

Having difficulties maintaining a consistent career path? Perhaps it doesn't bother you, but are members of your family always pestering you about your 'potential'? Few people are born with this genetic malady, but akin with the hysterical…

As thousands of anxious and excited students receive their Leaving Cert results today, all talk will be of college places and further education options. But those of you who didn’t fair quite so well needn’t worry! It’s worth remembering…

It is a wonderful time to be Irish. We have just become the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. The question was put to the people, and the people answered emphatically. Way to go Ireland! Friday, the…