Record numbers receive Leaving Cert results as grades continue to fall from pandemic peak
2 sources·Updated August 21, 2026

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- Irish Times Ireland·7h agoBalancing act continues as Leaving Cert grades drop back by an average of just over 1%
Timelines for fully removing pandemic-related post-marking adjustment will continue to be informed by the 2026 experience
Read at Irish Times Ireland → - Irish Independent Ireland·13h agoRecord numbers receive Leaving Cert results as grades continue to fall from pandemic peak
Competition for college places remains high as CAO applications over 95,000
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