Today the Irish Independent reports that third level applications are at an all-time high. The paper claims that points will soar due to the high demand for places as many more people choose third level education as a safe haven from the recession. This is worrying news for those sitting the Leaving Cert in June. [...]
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3 days off? Think again!
Last week, Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe ordered a blanket closure of all primary and secondary schools on health and safety grounds. The forecast at the time was for heavy snow on Sunday night and that this would make school impossible for the first three days of the week. I don’t know about where you [...]
Taoiseach David Higgins
Firstly, I want to wish everyone here a happy new year and a happy new decade. For many of you, this is the year you sit your leaving cert. For me it’s not. I’m in 5th year So, don’t expect me to use the words stress or pressure in any of my posts What I’ll [...]
Does It Ever Bloody End?
The End of Emerald’s journey.
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