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# Standings

Munster already chasing as Leinster take control of European pool

Three of the Irish provinces are already playing catch up in the new Champions Cup format.

19.8k

Dec 14th 2020, 6:00 AM

# cao applications

CAO points set to jump for languages and the humanities this year

A total of 73,034 applications were received by CAO by the due date on 1 February.

20.5k

Mar 9th 2019, 6:00 AM

# points

The better a student does in Leaving Cert Maths and English, the more likely they are to finish college

Three-quarters of students complete their courses, with women more likely than men to finish.

18.3k

Feb 14th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Going Well

Chelsea survive scare to move level on points with Liverpool

Eden Hazard hit a hat-trick as the Londoners maintained their perfect start.

5.3k

Sep 15th 2018, 4:54 PM

# don't panic

50,000 students receive CAO offers today. Here's the points breakdown and what happens next

Over half of those applying for a Level 8 course will be offered their first choice.

73.1k

Aug 20th 2018, 6:00 AM

# CAO 2018

Got a question about the CAO? Let us put it to an expert

Join us for a special Facebook Live.

10.9k

Aug 18th 2018, 9:15 AM

# supply and demand

CAO points to drop as demand dips but teaching is still one of the most popular courses in Ireland

There were 72,643 applications by 1 February – a decrease of 3,443 applicants on the previous year.

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Mar 9th 2018, 7:18 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Leaving Cert 'points race' be abolished?

A new review of the Leaving Cert is now underway from policymakers.

32.5k

Feb 20th 2018, 8:36 AM

# Mental Health

Mindfulness in schools and less focus on points: What politicians want for Irish schoolchildren

The Oireachtas Education Committee has made a number recommendations to improve the mental health of school children.

12.5k

Sep 12th 2017, 3:13 PM

# cao-2017

The CAO points are out - but remember, don't panic

It’s the first set of offers since a new points system was introduced.

36.9k

Aug 21st 2017, 6:00 AM

Voices

College can be the best time of your life - here's how to make the most of it

Jack Power’s been there – and he knows college can be terrifying. But he has some practical ways to make sure it’s an enjoyable experience.

633

Sep 5th 2016, 7:00 AM

# CAO 2016

Want to know the CAO points? We'll have them here from 6am

Every course, every third-level institution: we have you covered.

62.7k

Aug 21st 2016, 9:02 PM

# Student Life

10 key differences between college in Ireland and college in America

The movies lied to us.

18.6k

Aug 18th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you be happy for a student to rent your spare room?

Given the scale of the rental crisis being seen in Ireland, USI is requesting that people make their homes available to students.

37.8k

Aug 18th 2016, 10:06 AM

# Black spot

The goals will come - our favourite hurling scores of 2015

A few of the most memorable hurling moments of the year.

9.4k

Dec 26th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Competition

Connacht players fighting for points in Lam's defensive scoring system

‘Rugby is a team game, so everything is about having a shape and everyone being on the same page.’

7.0k

Sep 4th 2015, 6:30 AM

# off the tee

'It’s about staying in the moment' - Ireland's Sexton on place-kicking success

This extract from the new book ‘Rugby Revealed’ sees the Leinster out-half offer his advice.

5.8k

Aug 28th 2015, 6:30 AM

# First Round

Explainer: A beginner’s guide on how to accept your CAO offer

Here’s what to do next…

30.4k

Aug 17th 2015, 3:00 PM

# take the points

Madigan's place-kicking deciding games for O'Connor's Leinster

The centre’s goal-kicking guided Leinster to another Champions Cup win last weekend.

4.4k

Apr 8th 2015, 11:40 AM

# benchmark

Four-try Ireland move into strong Six Nations position before England face France

Joe Schmidt’s men scored four tries in a hugely entertaining game at Murrayfield.

9.6k

Mar 21st 2015, 4:22 PM

# loopholes

200,000 penalty points will now NOT be cancelled

It was thought that errors in updating the Road Traffic Act could have meant large numbers of points being written off.

10.8k

Dec 12th 2014, 12:28 PM

# Abuse of Power

"Should the gardaí get discretion?": Ross rounds on 'bent' guards abusing the points system

“We should ask the really radical question — should the gardaí get discretion? If so many of them are abusing it – why should they have it?”

9.8k

Sep 25th 2014, 12:40 PM

# CAO 2014

There's still time to apply for 'Available Places' through CAO

Do you know about this list of courses with places still available? Get on it…

9.3k

Aug 22nd 2014, 9:42 AM

# building confidence

Points hike for science, tech and construction courses

UCD architecture saw one of the biggest points increase, rising by 25 points to 490.

20.7k

Aug 18th 2014, 10:54 PM

# CAO 2014

Here's how the CAO offer and acceptance system works

You’ll need to know this when the points are released today…

15.6k

Aug 18th 2014, 12:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is the CAO points system fair?

Further proposals for a revamp of the Leaving Certificate have been reported this morning.

16.2k

Aug 11th 2014, 9:16 AM

# Star Of The Show

This is the exhibition of point-scoring Brian Hurley put on for Cork yesterday

The Castlehaven man struck some stunning points in Tralee.

6.6k

Apr 7th 2014, 7:14 PM

# Back In The Game

Sinn Féin gain in the polls following collapse in Government support

The Millward Brown poll for the Sunday Independent sees a drop in support for Fine Gael and Labour.

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Mar 1st 2014, 9:32 PM

# Super Scores

Wave The White Flag - 15 of the best hurling points in 2013

Joe Canning, Podge Collins, Kevin Moran, Patrick Horgan and Tony Kelly all hit super strikes this summer.

2.8k

Dec 27th 2013, 10:30 AM

# Super Scores

Wave The White Flag – 15 of the best Gaelic football points in 2013

Michael Murphy, Stephen O’Neill, Sean Cavanagh, Andy Moran and Ger Brennan all struck brilliant points this year.

8.6k

Dec 26th 2013, 3:20 PM

# White FLag

Here's the GAA's top 5 hurling points from the 2013 season

Kevin Moran, James Ryan, Patrick Horgan, Podge Collins and Domhnall O’Donovan are all in the mix.

2.9k

Nov 21st 2013, 1:12 PM

# College places

Architecture and engineering points drop in second round CAO offers

More than 3,029 students receive offers in the CAO second round today.

9.9k

Aug 29th 2013, 2:44 PM

# Leaving Cert

9 unforgettable moments from your Leaving Cert results

The results you leave behind. But the day stays with you forever.

22.8k

Aug 14th 2013, 1:10 PM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Here's how every Leaving Cert student feels on results morning

Have mercy on their souls.

6.1k

Aug 14th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Super Skills

Watch Stephen O'Neill's amazing points for Tyrone against Kildare

Mickey Harte reckoned his forward’s scores were worth the entry fee alone in Croke Park yesterday.

4.5k

Apr 15th 2013, 4:33 PM

Voices

Column: Ireland’s educational system is the most unjust structure in our society today

The fundamental role the educational system plays today is determining a young person’s future life choices, so if there is to be equal opportunity, then we need to tackle equal access for all, writes Fr Peter McVerry.

2.6k

Apr 7th 2013, 8:15 AM

# Penalty Points

Shatter: Allegations on penalty points concern only 'small minority' of cases

The justice minister says fewer than 300 alleged driving offences are being questioned, out of a total of almost 1.5 million.

5.6k

Dec 11th 2012, 3:01 PM

# Penalty Points

Garda Commissioner: Investigation into penalty points cancellations will be 'rigorous'

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said there was “no question” that a culture of non-enforcement of penalties was being tolerated by the Gardaí.

11.2k

Dec 7th 2012, 11:18 AM

# Sharpshooter

McFadden closes in on scoring glory

An All-Ireland senior football medal is not the only honour that the St Michael’s forward is chasing next Sunday.

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Sep 19th 2012, 5:11 PM

# Attacking Stars

O'Dwyer leads the way in the U21 hurling scoring charts

The Tipperary forward is in pole position to land the accolade for contributions in front of goal.

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Sep 12th 2012, 11:50 AM