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Over the past three weeks, thousands of students have sat their final school exams Alamy Stock Photo

Did you go on a Leaving Cert holiday?

For many students, a getaway with friends has become a rite of passage to celebrate finishing exams.

TOMORROW, 24 JUNE, will mark the end of this year’s Leaving Certificate exams.

For many students, what helps them power through the intense exam period is the much-anticipated ‘Leaving Cert holiday’, which has become a popular tradition among school-leavers.

Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Dr Chris Luke, has offered advice for parents whose children are heading off with their friends this summer.

So tell us: Did you go on a Leaving Cert holiday?


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I celebrated finishing exams another way (let us know in the comments)  (2503)
I wish I did (1821)
Yes – I had a great time (1445)
I did – but I wish I didn't (216)

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