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Leaving Cert results: Will CAO points rise or fall? The questions students are asking

Many school leavers are concerned about points requirements for courses. But there are also career pathways beyond the traditional route

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22 Aug 2026, 05:01 UTC
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Brian Mooney
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Many school leavers are concerned about points requirements for courses. But there are also career pathways beyond the traditional route
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    Leaving Cert results: Will CAO points rise or fall? The questions students are asking

    Many school leavers are concerned about points requirements for courses. But there are also career pathways beyond the traditional route

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