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#489 Leaving Cert. One Test, One Chance, Is It Fair?
Host Niall is joined by John McGuirk from Gript Media to dive into the topic of the Leaving Certificate exams — a defining moment for generations of Irish students. With this year’s results freshly out, they reflect on how the exams shape futures, the pressure they put on students, and what those numbers really mean.
Listeners are invited to call in and share their own Leaving Cert memories — the good, the bad, and the unforgettable — adding personal voices to the national conversation.
Together, Niall and John weigh up the pros and cons of the current system:
Pros: a clear, nationwide…
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