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Record Number of Students Begin Irish State Examinations
A record number of over 145,000 students across Ireland began their State examinations, including the Leaving Certificate. This marks a significant increase in participation for the annual exams.
3 Jun, 05:00 — 3 Jun, 07:07
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irish-timesHigh3h ago
Leaving Cert day one: thousands of students to sit State exams
State exams for 2026 get under way at 9.30am with English paper one
By Niamh Towey
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual5h ago
Record number of students set to sit State examinations
The State Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle written exams begin this morning with record numbers of students registered.
Read full article →the-journal5h ago
Over 145,000 students to begin their State exams today
Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams kick off later this morning.
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First report: rte-news · 3 Jun, 05:00|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h
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