The Irish Times

Who should consider an FE course?

Education for life is about so much more than progressing exclusively through third-level education

Tue Jun 28 2022 - 00:55

Further education: a five-point checklist

Tailor your questions to suit your interests and needs

Tue Jun 28 2022 - 00:45

Two weeks to go: the do’s and don’ts of the run-up to the Leaving Cert

If managed properly, you can still boost your potential grade performance

Tue May 24 2022 - 00:00

Thinking of changing your CAO course selection?

Time to review your selection in order to get them right by the July 1st deadline

Tue May 10 2022 - 01:00

Funeral of Pete St John hears he is now part of what was Dublin in the rare ould times

Songwriter of The Fields of Athenry wrote standards that will endure forever

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 18:04

‘Fields of Athenry’ composer Pete St John dies aged 90

Tributes paid to singer-songwriter from the worlds of music, sport and politics

Sun Mar 13 2022 - 09:06

What skills are needed in the current economic climate?

A postgrad may help you gain in-demand skills to match the needs of employers

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:38

How to differentiate between postgrad courses

A specialised qualification can help you change career direction or gain new skills

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 01:00

What will you do after completing the Leaving Cert?

Options to consider – and reasons to be cheerful – when selecting your move after the exam

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 07:34

What will CAO points requirements look like in 2022?

CAO 2022: Most applicants get an outcome which enables them to successfully progress to the next stage of their educational journey

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 01:01

Step-by-step guide to applying for a college place in 2022

You need to register now to apply for college through the CAO, but you have until July 1st to make a final decision on your course choice

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 01:00

Feeder schools: Five take-away points from the latest data

More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 01:01

Feeder Schools: Explaining the data

Ironing out statistical quirks in the school league tables

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 01:00

Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schools

It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 01:00

Restricting movement of teachers may push schools over the edge

Education, including teacher supply, has been neglected in Ireland for years

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 01:00

College open days: Ten tips to help you prepare

What you need to do to make a well-informed decision about your future

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 11:09

Planning on attending an open day? Do your homework first

Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 02:00

Higher Options: Prepare in advance and use your time wisely

Event has the potential to be the most valuable six hours you will spend this year

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 01:00

Higher Options 2021: Taking the virtual route to third-level

Online event gives students a taste of third level and study opportunities on offer

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 01:00

What are your options if you are disappointed with your CAO offer?

There are alternatives to the traditional route to further your education

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 01:00

Some students who achieved maximum points not offered preferred courses

Government signed off on system which left students with a 100 per cent score without a place on their first-choice programme.

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 01:00

Record-breaking grades and high demand see significant rise in CAO points requirements

Dozens of students with more than 600 points miss out on preferred programmes

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 15:57

Evolving career routes boost options for school leavers

Further education programmes, apprenticeships and traineeships offer career progression and skills enhancement outside the traditional CAO system

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:45

Your CAO offer and how to respond to it

Moment of truth for thousands of applicants as first college offers are issued

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 01:00

Leaving Cert 2021: Grade inflation could lead to CAO points increase

Average grades across all subjects and levels increased by 2.6 percentage points

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 07:02

Leaving Cert 2021: Five key take-aways from this year’s results

Students benefit from choice between exams and accredited grades but CAO points will rise

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00

Leaving Cert: Now that you have your results, what happens next?

The first step for many will be to convert your results into CAO points

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 01:00

Leaving Cert 2021: How the CAO determines points allocations

Points requirements are determined by a combination of factors

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 01:00

Offering extra places is not sustainable, universities warn

Association hopes Government plan will dampen potential rise in college points

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 19:38

Extra medicine and pharmacy college places confirmed by department

Harris plans to provide 4,500 additional third-level places as demand increases

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 01:08

Leaving Cert points for some high-demand courses set to rise this year

Impact of deferred applications means places in top-points courses likely to be reduced

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 21:00

Key dates for 2021 CAO applications

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 12:09

What will college life be like in the new academic year?

Reopening our higher and further education institutions in a transformed online world

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 07:27

It’s time to decide on your college course choices for 2021

Should you change your choice? Review your courses now and reap the rewards later

Tue May 11 2021 - 11:15