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A Galway man who returned home to face the music after fleeing the jurisdiction a decade ago fell off the wagon which resulted in him having to face historical as well as new charges.

As Leaving Certificate students across Ireland enter the second week of exams, many will be feeling a mix of relief, pressure, and fatigue.

It’s normal for examination students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety levels.

Post Leaving Certificate courses are usually one-year programmes (mainly QQI Level 5 and 6) which are delivered by further education colleges all over Ireland. Some of the larger further education colleges in Galway include Galway Technical Institute, Galway Community College, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Glenamaddy Community School, which collectively provide a vast range of PLC courses.

There are many options, both within the CAO system and outside the CAO system. There are always options; never forget that. College is not for everyone, and it is not necessary to feel that you must attend college straight after completing your Leaving Certificate.

Merlin College has announced its open night for incoming first year students (2026/27), where families will have the opportunity to explore one of Galway’s most dynamic and forward-thinking secondary schools.

As a former Junior Cert student I was so stressed and anxious about going into third year and having to sit the exam. But what I forgot was that the Junior Cert is only to prepare you for the Leaving Cert and get a feel of the environment of an exam hall and what it is like to sit a two hour exam.

A YOUNG man who got involved in a fracas alongside a manned Garda van on the night of the Leaving Cert results was the only one of the half-dozen involved arrested as the rest ran away, but he was the last man standing because he was incapable of running, his defence pleaded when he faced public order charges at the September 1 sitting of Galway District Court.

As warmer weather draws more people to Ireland’s coast for swimming, paddleboarding, surfing, and other water sports, Specsavers Galway is encouraging enthusiasts to take proactive steps to protect their hearing health.

Know the exam schedule, review subject requirements and get there on time