The New Junior Cycle Science Course is much broader than the old Junior Cert Exam. It’s probably one of the most interesting and useful Junior Cycle subjects, with a wide range of different topics, from learning about the solar system to sustainability to microorganisms, there’s never a dull moment! There’s a good few experiments on the course which means a lo...

Religion can be a daunting exam to do, and for many students it is more challenging than other subjects. It requires you to think deeply about the questions and try to read in between the lines. It is definitely possible to do really well in the exam though, and in this guide, Cillian shares some tips and advice with you to help you get the best grade that you possibly can, hop...

The new Junior Cycle Business Studies course is very different to the old course as you don't have to learn as much information. This course helps you to develop your own personal skills such as research and communication skills. Hopefully, this guide will help you to get a better understanding of the new course.              ...

Technology is a relatively new subject on offer for Leaving Certificate students. It combines disciplines from various other subjects. The practical project has a lot of less restrictions than other practical projects in engineering and construction studies. What you make is up to you, provided you satisfy the brief! The practical project and portfolio make up 50% of your ov...

Art is a fantastic subject. Whether you took Art for Junior Cert or not, this subject can appeal to anyone. I’m not gonna lie, some artistic talent is definitely handy, but with a very doable written paper, this subject could be a good option if you’ve got an average ability and just need the points. The revised marking system is very much focused on creativity &...

To some, History can appear a challenging subject. The amount of information that you're expected to know by the end of 6th year might seem overwhelming - or at least that’s what I thought at the beginning of 5th year! I quickly learned, however, that once I broke down the subject into topics, and each topic into a select number of essay titles, that the information r...