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Leaving Certificate

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Podcasts

Neasa Ní Chiaráin Ollamh Cúnta le Teicneolaíocht Urlabhra agus Teanga don Ghaeilge

Neasa is a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin focused on using technology to promote Irish among learners.

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Brian Ó Raghallaigh Léachtóir le Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath (DCU).

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Cuan Ó Seireadáin Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Coimeádaí le Conradh na Gaeilge

Cuan Ó Seireadáin

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Padraig Ó Beaglaoich Padraig Ó Beaglaoich

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Ronan Doherty Ronan Doherty

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Siún Ní Dhuinn Siún Ní Dhuinn

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Irish Defence Forces The Military Diver

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Irish Defence Forces Air Corps Apprentice

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Irish Defence Forces Air Corps Cadet - Pilot

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Irish Defence Forces Naval Service Cadet - Engineering

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Subject Group: Business

These subjects teach the skills and knowledge needed to understand how business works.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Humanities

These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.

Subject Group: Artistic

These subjects involve developing creativity and the appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Business

These subjects teach the skills and knowledge needed to understand how business works.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Humanities

These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.

Subject Group: Practical

These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.

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What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?

Oisin McGrath, Lieutenant - Pilot - Air Corp

The subjects that I took for my Leaving Certificate are..English, Irish, Maths, Physics, Biology, Geography and French.

NB: It must be noted that the Air Corps requires certain subjects and is detailed in the Cadetship Booklet!!!

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Laura Glendon, Multilingual Software Support SAP
Outside of the mandatory subjects, I studied Business, Economics, Agri Science and German. They were 100% great help in getting where I am today. Agri Science was quite a random choice, but I thought it was but an interesting one, and I loved it. If was to go back and take the Leaving Cert again I would probably choose all the same subjects!

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Lisa Kelly, Speech and Language
For my Leaving Cert I studied Biology, Chemistry, Economics and French along with the other core subjects. Biology and English had the most relevance to my future studies.

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