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Leaving Cert Guidance
Donnchadh O Mahony
106 episodes
1 month ago
Sarah interviews Hennie about her experience with the Leaving Cert, discussing her journey, study strategies, and the importance of managing stress. Hennie shares her insights on subject choices, study techniques, and the significance of past papers. She reflects on her results day experience and offers valuable advice for future students aiming for high scores. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Leaving Cert Experience 03:16 Study Strategies and Techniques 06:04 The Importance of Past Papers 09:...
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Sarah interviews Hennie about her experience with the Leaving Cert, discussing her journey, study strategies, and the importance of managing stress. Hennie shares her insights on subject choices, study techniques, and the significance of past papers. She reflects on her results day experience and offers valuable advice for future students aiming for high scores. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Leaving Cert Experience 03:16 Study Strategies and Techniques 06:04 The Importance of Past Papers 09:...
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Episodes (20/106)
Leaving Cert Guidance
My 625 Journey with @hennieonhenny
Sarah interviews Hennie about her experience with the Leaving Cert, discussing her journey, study strategies, and the importance of managing stress. Hennie shares her insights on subject choices, study techniques, and the significance of past papers. She reflects on her results day experience and offers valuable advice for future students aiming for high scores. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Leaving Cert Experience 03:16 Study Strategies and Techniques 06:04 The Importance of Past Papers 09:...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
613 Student Recalls his LC Experience and Gives Tips
Richard Chen, who got 613 points in his LC, joins the Leaving Cert Guidance podcast and shares his experiences navigating the Leaving Cert, the pressures of exam preparation, and the emotional journey leading up to results day. He discusses the impact of social media on his study habits, effective study techniques he discovered, and the importance of balancing study with self-care. Richard also reflects on his transition to college life, the challenges of independence, and the significance of...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Medicine and the HPAT with Martha Harper
In this episode, Sarah interviews Martha Harper, a medical student who gained popularity on TikTok for her content about the HPAT and her journey into medicine. Martha shares her experiences with the HPAT, the challenges of transitioning from secondary school to college, and the importance of balancing study with self-care. She provides valuable insights into the structure of the HPAT, her study strategies, and the resources she found helpful. The conversation also touches on the social aspec...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Mastering CAO 2026 Application
In this episode of the Leaving Cert Guidance podcast, Sarah Ó Tuama and guidance counsellor Donnchadh discuss the Central Applications Office (CAO) process, providing essential tips and insights for students navigating college applications. They cover key topics such as application deadlines, the change of mind facility, common mistakes, and the importance of research. The conversation also highlights new courses for 2026, the points system, and considerations for students with disabilities. ...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Navigating College Course Selection
In this episode of the Leaving Cert Guidance podcast, Sarah Ó Tuama and Donnchadh discuss the critical process of selecting a college course. They emphasise the importance of research, aligning personal interests with potential career paths, and the role of parents in guiding students. The conversation also covers practical tips for navigating the CAO application, the significance of open days, and how to prepare for them effectively. Donnchadh shares insights on evaluating new courses ...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Applying to UCAS for 2026
In this episode, Sarah asks Donnchadh about the UCAS application and how Irish applicants can tackle it. What is UCAS, how does the application work, how do I write a personal statement, what is student finance and how do repayments work? What courses in Northern Ireland are popular and have no fees? All will be answered in this episode presented by findmycollegecourse.ie Dont forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Tertiary Degrees-The Irish Education Landscape is Changing!
Donnchadh and Sarah chat on the first Leaving Cert Guidance episode of the academic year, bout Tertiary Degrees. Donnchadh reckons the landscape of the Irish education system has changed with the development of Tertiary degrees. Find out more about Tertiary degrees at nto.ie The episode is brought to you by IADT Tertiary degrees in Business & Psychology and Immersive Media Production. Check out IADT.ie or nto.ie for more information on these courses. Follow @leavingcertguidance o...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Let's Rayse Our Study Game
Ray Lanigan is a high impact study skills coach and a school motivational speaker. he joins Donnchadh to discuss his study skills strategies such as the 30 minute study sprint and the whiz grid. What advice does Ray have for students doing their mocks and advice for parents on this journey also?Dont forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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10 months ago
21 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Substance Misuse Expert on Staying Safe this Christmas
Substance misuse expert, Sinead Carey, joins the Leaving Cert Guidance podcast to help students stay safe this Christmas. What do students who are going out this Christmas need to know so they can keep themselves safe, the 5 As that parents should do when their child is out, the best website for information and how schools can assist students also.Don't forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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11 months ago
19 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Important Upcoming Deadlines
Over the next few weeks there are important upcoming deadline dates. Many students will take the opportunity over the Christmas break to prepare for these deadlines.Donnchadh explains to us what deadlines are fast approaching and what students need to do to get ready for these.From applying to the CAO, UK, Europe, HPAT and even a course in America, Donnchadh has you covered.Don't forget to follow us @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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11 months ago
15 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
DARE/HEAR Applications 2025
Roisin O'Donohoe is back with Donnchadh this week, this time to discuss the HEAR and DARE application processes and what students need to know and some tips and advice for the application.Don't forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok
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12 months ago
22 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
My Erasmus Experience
Donnchadh is joined by Ava Rose Gallagher, a 4th year Commerce International student in UCC who talks about her Erasmus experience. Ava Rose talks about:The process of applying to ErasmusApplying for the Erasmus grantHow the Erasmus process worksHer experience in GermanyHow she settled inWhat her Erasmus has taught herAnd what she intends to do once she completes her degreeDon't forget to follow us @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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1 year ago
23 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
CAO 2025
This is one of our biggest podcast episodes of the year. Eileen Keleghan from the CAO joins Donnchadh to give advice for 2025 CAO applicants.They talk about:What applicants can expect from the CAO applicationKey deadline datesGenuine order of preferenceChange of mind facilityLevel 6/7 and Level 8 listRestricted coursesLast minute adviceDont forget to follow us @leavingcertguidance Instagram and TikTok.
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1 year ago
19 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Prepping for LC Languages exams with Katie Lenehan
Language teacher Katie Lenehan (@mslenslanguages) join Donnchadh on the pod this week to talk about preparing for languages exams for the LC.Katie and Donnchadh discuss:Key challenges for studentsimproving oral and listening skillspractising languages outside of the classroomImproving vocabManaging your time during examsTips for the oral examAnd lots moreDont forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok
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1 year ago
30 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Effective Study Methods with GC Roisin O'Donohoe
Donnchadh is joined by Guidance Counsellor Roisin O'Donohoe to talk effective study methods and how students can get the most from themselves while studying. Donnchadh and Roisin discuss:Most common study mistakesthe importance of active studyingcreating an effective study scheduleavoiding procrastination or burnoutthe importance of sleep and nutrition for study and tips for handling stress and anxiety leading up to the LCDon't forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Applying for Exemptions
There are a number of exemptions that CAO applicants can apply for. Universities might have matriculation requirements that outline an applicant must have Irish and/or another language.In this episode, Donnchadh is joined by guidance counsellor from the Institute of Education, Aoife McArdle, to discuss exemptions for NUI universities, Trinity College, UL and Mary Immaculate College.It is important to note that if you think you are eligible to apply for an exemption that you talk to your...
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1 year ago
14 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
HPAT: How I got 98th Percentile
Alice Byrne is in 4th year medicine in UCD. When she sat her HPAT in 2021 she scored in the 98th percentile achieving 197 points.She joins Donnchadh in this episode to give some tips to potential HPATers.Alice discusses:The importance of the HPATHow she prepared for it with specific strategies and resourcesBalancing the LC and the HPATImportance of timing and pacing during the examAdvice for students who are anxious about the HPATTips for students sitting the HPAT in FebruaryConnect wit...
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1 year ago
16 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
How we got 625 points!
Donnchadh is joined by two 625 points students this week. Juliet and Jessica chat about:How they structured their studyWhat study techniques worked best for them.Subjects they had to prioritiseThe lead up to the examsBalancing school and lifeStaying motivatedWhat advice they wish they had known in 6th yearFollow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok.
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Irish applying to UCAS 2025
Conan Meehan joins Donnchadh to chat about Irish applicants applying to UCAS in 2025. Conan has been helping ROI students apply to UCAS since 2019. In this podcast they talk about:What is UCASHow to make an applicationDeciding on a course to studyWhat the 15th October deadline meansThe new entry criteria for Health Science courses in UUHow to guarantee accommodation in Ulster UniversityFree courses in the North of Irelandand much more.Dont forget to follow @leavingcertguidance on ...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
TikToker Ella Deasy is headed to University
Ella Deasy joins the podcast this week to talk about her meteoric rise on TikTok, advice she would give to content creators starting out, how she found the LC and CAO processes, where she is going to be studying next year and advice she would give to current 6th years.Follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok
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1 year ago
10 minutes

Leaving Cert Guidance
Sarah interviews Hennie about her experience with the Leaving Cert, discussing her journey, study strategies, and the importance of managing stress. Hennie shares her insights on subject choices, study techniques, and the significance of past papers. She reflects on her results day experience and offers valuable advice for future students aiming for high scores. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Leaving Cert Experience 03:16 Study Strategies and Techniques 06:04 The Importance of Past Papers 09:...