How to Prepare for the English Personal Essay Leaving Cert Question Exams and the build-up to them can be a stressful period, especially if you are about to sit your first major exams, such as the leaving certificate. Essay writing, in particular, is a very lengthy section of the exam that worries its fair share[…]
22 January 2025∙9 minutes to read
What You Need To Know About Leaving Cert English Leaving Cert English can be one of those subjects that send students into a cold sweat. It’s one of the three mandatory subjects, so even if it’s not on your list of favourite subjects, you still have to do it. It's not all bad news, however,[…]
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Our Irish Book Charts: 10 Best Irish Books In 2024 the literary scene in Ireland is enriched by a collection of works that highlight the richness and variety of Irish literature. The top ten books of the year in Ireland reflect the country's enduring affection for storytelling. From engaging novels to thought-provoking non-fiction these books[…]
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James Joyce as an influential Irish writer Any avid reader and literature enthusiast will be fascinated by the works of James Joyce, his unique writing style, and the complex characters that so often captivate readers for generations. I will go into James Joyce's life and works in this blog post, covering his best-known works Dubliners[…]
30 May 2023∙6 minutes to read
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Top 5 Tips For Revising Leaving Cert English Although the period between Christmas and the Leaving Cert exams can feel rushed and chaotic, it's important to remember that you're going to school to learn at the end of the day. So don't start panicking about the exams 4 or 5 months too early, instead, do[…]
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Where Can I Find an English Tutor Near Me English is one of the most talked-about junior cert and leaving certificate subjects in Ireland, due to its broad nature and the amount of preparation that goes into studying for the exam. Some students can find this a bit daunting, but the good thing about this[…]
24 August 2021∙7 minutes to read
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24 August 2017∙13 minutes to read
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