School

Quick Links
Become a Member!

It's free, and you can save your preferred courses, careers and coursework!

Self-Assessment

It starts here - the more you understand yourself the better chance you have of creating a career path that will satisfy you!

Career Research

How do you find out what sort of careers and courses there are? Here's a quick quide to get you moving.

Skills Competition

Tell us about the skills you discovered during your Work Experience and you can win fabulous prizes!

Explore Career Sectors
Higher Education - CAO
Further Education - PLC
Apprenticeships
College Profiles

Get a quick snapshot of the key features offered by colleges throughout Ireland.

College Updates

Keep up-to-date on the latest developments and news from colleges.

Course Videos

Ireland's largest collection of PLC and CAO course videos provide deep insights into what you will study at college.

LC Subject Choice
Leaving Cert Subjects
Study Skills
Study Abroad
Student Supports
Scholarships
Job Applications and CVs
Interview Preparation
Finding a Job
Calculate your Points
Points Calculator
CAO Quick Links
CAO CourseFinder
New Courses
Restricted Courses
Points Calculator
CAO Course Worksheet
Alert Lists
CAO Handbook 2025
CAO Website
CAO Video Guides
Key Dates 2025-2026
Access to College - HEAR
Access to College - DARE
Course Choice Checklist (pdf)

 

Career News
Senior Cycle Weekly Checklist Monday 26th January 2026
Apprenticeships closing for applications from Monday 26th January 2026
Win a Prize for Work Experience and/or Career Investigation within the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Tips to Help you Prepare for Work Experience
CAO isn't your only option - alternative routes to a Tech Career
Top 10 Current Vacancies in Tourism Today!
All you need to know about Scholarships
Unlock Career Possibilities with a PLC
Guide to Subject Choice for Leaving Certificate
Step by Step Guide to the CAO Application
Discover Careers
View All
Working with Johnson & Johnson
Working with Johnson & Johnson - Working with Johnson & Johnson
Hotel Sales & Marketing Manager
Hotel Sales & Marketing Manager - Hotel Sales & Marketing Manager
Chartered Accountants Ireland - Trusted Leaders
Chartered Accountancy Careers - Chartered Accountants Ireland - Trusted Leaders
Career Chat...
View All
Paul Meany
Paul Meany, School Principal

Paul completed his Leaving Cert in Marian College, Dublin, before going on to do a Degree in Botany and Maths in UCD. He decided to pursue his interest in Teaching and did his Higher Diploma in Education back in Marian College. Years later he applied for, and was successful in becoming Principal at that school.

Ask me a question!

Career Stories

View More
Tax Manager at KPMG
Tax Manager at KPMG
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
A Career in Big Data
A Career in Big Data
Posted by CareersPortal
What Can I do with a Degree in Engineering?
What Can I do with a Degree in Engineering?
Posted by CareersPortal
From PLC to Bachelor of Arts
From PLC to Bachelor of Arts
Posted by SETU - Waterford Campus
Morven Duffy - Process Engineer
Morven Duffy - Process Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
Posted by Tusla Child and Family Agency
Close
Close

Searching for...