Leaving Certs finally know all the answers

It was the only question left to which they didn’t know the answer – what joy or despair for the Leaving Cert class of 2016 was contained within the brown envelope.

And for the most part, yesterday’s results brought smiles and satisfaction to all.

Principal Triona Ui Mhurcu of Colaiste Chroi Mhuire in Spiddal was overjoyed at the high standards of results across all subjects that the students attained, praising the benefits of sitting Higher Level Maths.

“Across the board I can’t see anything that’s disappointing. There are a lot of distinctions in LCVP which would be quite rare and the maths results were fantastic,” said Ms. Ui Mhurcu.

That was echoed at Calasanctius College in Oranmore, according to Principal Cora Ni Loinsigh. “There are a number of exceptional results. An exceptional result is when you open that envelope and you say I’m proud of that, I’ve done my best. It’s quite a personal thing,” said Ms. Ni Loinsigh.

Lydia Shafik of Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill in Galway city, achieved an impressive six A1 grades and one A2 grade all at higher level. Two students in St. Joseph’s Patrician College – the Bish – in Galway city, Andrei Barcovschi and Jack Rutherford, attained over 600 points.

Ardscoil Mhuire, Ballinasloe, student Chloe Carrick from Clontuskert received 615 points and wants to study neurosurgery.

Christine Duggan from Corofin wants to study pharmacy after achieving 615 points in Presentation College, Tuam. St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, student Conor Quinn from Cloghans Hill received 605 points.

Next up for most of the Leaving Cert class of 2016 is college – and the first round of CAO offers will be sent out next Monday.

See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.