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Live reaction: A ‘thrilling’ start to Leaving Cert art exam, but essays challenged many students

Junior Cycle students had German and wood technology exams, while Leaving Certs faced business and art

Generic Leaving Cert — Teachers say the Leaving Cert business exam offered great choice and topical questions. Illustration: Paul Scott

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