Here are some of the essay questions which appeared on yesterday's exam papers:

Leaving Cert higher level:

Write a letter to one of the following indicating what appeals and/or does not appeal to you about the work which that person does:

Roy Keane

Actress Cameron Diaz

Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson

A Lion Tamer

A farmer

A company executive

"See you later, Paul," said one of the girls. There was a titter of laughter. Write a short story suggested by these words.

"...my strongest childhood memories..."

Write a personal essay in which you explore some of your earliest memories of childhood.

Leaving Cert ordinary level

"...to dream better dreams..." Write a speech you would give to a group of young people in which you encourage them to follow their dreams.

"..giving it all away.." Write a short story based on the idea of "giving it all away."

Junior Cert higher level

My pet hates.

You discover that a close friend of yours has found some money. Write the conversation that takes place between you about what to do with the cash.

The future: things I dread and things I look forward to.

Junior Cert higher level

My favourite leisure-time activity.

Nobody understands me.

Junior Cert foundation

A film I will always remember.