Irish teacher Hugh Gallagher suggests it’s better to stick to simple, accurate sentences when writing answers, as opposed to more complex ones, where mistakes can occur

Kat Ruane (18) has ADHD and dyspraxia, and finds it hard to manage the timings of exams

When it comes to our Junior Cycle students, it’s all about continued support and motivation

Momin Bari is studying seven higher-level subjects and also French at ordinary level

Guidance counsellor says students should focus ‘on what they know’ rather than what they feel they do not

Grace McNamara (18) is hoping to do well in English and history

Sheer amount of handwriting required in answers can make heads – and hands – ache

Kayleigh Quinn says a comment from a psychiatrist pushed her to do the Junior Cycle exams, which has now led to tackling the Leaving

Eoin Murphy found you sometimes can’t win as a Leaving Cert student, such as when you get too much sun

Danny Goff is the eldest child in his house - a positive and a negative when it comes to exam pressure

Another school year is almost over. How would you score in your parenting end-of-term report card?

Snapchat remains a firm favourite among Irish youngsters but has been the subject of numerous controversies, mostly linked to user privacy, child safety and moderation

Jen Hogan: On Conversations with Parents, Nolan discusses how her own experience growing up influenced her as a parent

The two-time All Star winner says his gambling addiction was so bad ‘loan sharks wouldn’t even touch me in the end’

Jen Hogan: Nothing is certain, not your desk, not your emojis, not even your generation