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3 hours ago
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Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 'very manageable' with no surprises at either level
The Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 will have had students breathing a sigh of relief, according to Irish teacher at Moyle Park College, Dublin, Stephen Doyle. The Studyclix subject expert said that there is "no doubt" the paper would have been well received. Advertisement 'The two reading comprehensions were well chosen - the first text focused on Rory Gallagher and music while the second passage about Sport in Ireland was very relevant and easy to relate to," Mr Doyle said. "Both were very manageable. The grammar threw up no surprises while the 6b questions were a bit more specific than in previous years. "A sigh of relief could be heard as the long awaited Hurlamaboc made an appearance in the prose section. Students were expecting it last year but it didn't appear; thankfully this year it did. Students had an option between Hurlamaboc and Oisín i dTír na nÓg with the questions being very straightforward with no surprises. 'Again students would have been happy with the choice of poems in the poetry section. An Spailpín Fánach and Colscaradh appeared on this year's paper. There were no difficult or tricky questions. Any student who had prepared these poems will be very happy with the questions asked." Advertisement The final section of the paper, Litríocht Breise, offered "good variety and plenty of choice," according to Mr Doyle. "The question on An Trial and A thig Ná Tit orm was straightforward and focused on the case of the main character. While the questions on Gafa and Canary Wharf focused on the relationships between the characters," he said. 'This paper rewarded students who had studied their texts well and could write clearly about what they had learned. Students will be happy with this one.' The "student-friendly" Ordinary Level Paper 2 also had no surprise questions, Mr Doyle added, and it covered the basics well. "The reading comprehensions focused on the Olympics and the Phoenix Park (nature), topics that were accessible and relatable for students. The prose section offered a choice between Dís, Oisín i dTír na nÓg and Hurlamaboc, which was expected and gave students good options," he said. 'The poetry section included Mo Ghrá-sa, An tEarrach Thiar and Colscaradh, with straightforward questions that tested students' understanding of the main themes and content. There were no surprise questions. Overall, this paper provided ordinary level students with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge successfully.'
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5 hours ago
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Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 'very managable' with no surprises at either level
The Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 will have had students breathing a sigh of relief, according to Irish teacher at Moyle Park College, Dublin, Stephen Doyle. The Studyclix subject expert said that there is "no doubt" the paper would have been well received. Advertisement 'The two reading comprehensions were well chosen - the first text focused on Rory Gallagher and music while the second passage about Sport in Ireland was very relevant and easy to relate to," Mr Doyle said. "Both were very manageable. The grammar threw up no surprises while the 6b questions were a bit more specific than in previous years. "A sigh of relief could be heard as the long awaited Hurlamaboc made an appearance in the prose section. Students were expecting it last year but it didn't appear; thankfully this year it did. Students had an option between Hurlamaboc and Oisín i dTír na nÓg with the questions being very straightforward with no surprises. 'Again students would have been happy with the choice of poems in the poetry section. An Spailpín Fánach and Colscaradh appeared on this year's paper. There were no difficult or tricky questions. Any student who had prepared these poems will be very happy with the questions asked." Advertisement The final section of the paper, Litríocht Breise, offered "good variety and plenty of choice," according to Mr Doyle. "The question on An Trial and A thig Ná Tit orm was straightforward and focused on the case of the main character. While the questions on Gafa and Canary Wharf focused on the relationships between the characters," he said. 'This paper rewarded students who had studied their texts well and could write clearly about what they had learned. Students will be happy with this one.' The "student-friendly" Ordinary Level Paper 2 also had no surprise questions, Mr Doyle added, and it covered the basics well. "The reading comprehensions focused on the Olympics and the Phoenix Park (nature), topics that were accessible and relatable for students. The prose section offered a choice between Dís, Oisín i dTír na nÓg and Hurlamaboc, which was expected and gave students good options," he said. 'The poetry section included Mo Ghrá-sa, An tEarrach Thiar and Colscaradh, with straightforward questions that tested students' understanding of the main themes and content. There were no surprise questions. Overall, this paper provided ordinary level students with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge successfully.'
Irish Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Leaving Cert Irish paper two: Sighs of relief as predicted topics make for approachable exam
Well-chosen questions and the appearance of predicted topics on the higher level Irish paper two made for an accessible exam, teachers have said. 'The paper would no doubt have been well-received by the students,' said Stephen Doyle, subject expert and an Irish teacher at Moyle Park College in Dublin. 'The two reading comprehensions were well chosen – the first text focused on Rory Gallagher and music while the second passage about sport in Ireland was very relevant and easy to relate to,' Mr Doyle said. 'Both were very manageable. The grammar threw up no surprises while the 6B questions were a bit more specific than in previous years.' READ MORE Danielle O'Connell, an Irish teacher with , said that 6B posed the biggest challenge in an otherwise mostly accessible, manageable and fair paper. 'Section 6A followed a familiar pattern, with the grammar components proving predictable and well within students' expectations,' she said. 'However, Section 6B presented a more complex challenge, echoing a trend seen in recent years. Candidates were asked to respond to the prompt: 'Tabhair dhá phointe eolais, i d'fIocail féin, as an sliocht a léiríonn fírinne an ráitis sin' (Give two points of information, in your own words, from the passage that show the truth of this statement), which may have required additional interpretation.' In the prose section, students were relieved to see the long-awaited Hurlamaboc appear. 'Students were expecting it last year but it didn't appear; thankfully this year it did,' said Mr Doyle. 'Students had an option between Hurlamaboc and Oisín I dTír na nÓg with the questions being very straightforward with no surprises.' Nuala Úi Cheallaigh, an Irish teacher at the Institute of Education, said that it was a 'lovely continuation of previous papers with broad questions that allowed students to adapt their material.' In the poetry section, Ms Úi Cheallaigh said that both 'Colscaradh' and 'An Scailpín Fánach' were both highly anticipated. 'The questions were in line with previous years, but students looking to optimise their marks in this section would need to be attuned to the effects of the techniques asked in the middle question,' she said. The litriocht bhreise section also offered broad and approachable questions, said Ms Úi Cheallaigh. 'Those who prepared An Triail will have ample choice of material in exploring the women's failure to understand Máire's circumstances, with at least three key characters jumping to mind. 'Those doing A Thig Ná Tit Orm would have needed to focus on the specific positive moments of the author's recollections but will also have several moments to explore the requisite joy and shenanigans,' said Ms Úi Cheallaigh. 'Overall, this paper allowed students to demonstrate their work and grasp of the material in a very fair and open way. 'The real challenge will be the exam discipline necessary to make the most effective use of the tight timing by selecting and editing what to cover and what to exclude,' said Ms Úi Cheallaigh. Ordinary level On the ordinary level paper, Mr Doyle said that it was student-friendly and covered the basics well. 'The reading comprehensions focused on the Olympics and the Phoenix Park (nature), topics that were accessible and relatable for students. The prose section offered a choice between 'Dís', 'Oisín I dTír na nÓg' and 'Hurlamaboc' which was expected and gave students good options,' he said. 'The poetry section included 'Mo Ghrá-sa','An tEarrach Thiar' and 'Colscaradh' with straightforward questions that tested students' understanding of the main themes and content. 'There were no surprise questions. Overall, this paper provided ordinary level students with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge successfully.' Try this one at home: -Leaving Cert Irish paper 2, Q2(a) (a) Freagair an cheist thíos ar an ngiota as an úrscéal Hurlamaboc. 'Tugtar léiriú dúinn sa ghiota as an úrscéal Hurlamaboc ar Lisín, bean a bhfuil go leor cúiseanna ceiliúrtha aici agus nach mbíonn riamh díomhaoin.' Déan plé ar an ráiteas sin.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Science
- Irish Times
Leaving Cert Irish paper one: a topical paper with some notable absences
Higher-level Irish paper one was topical and covered the key areas of the course, although not all anticipated topics appeared, according to teachers. Stephen Doyle, subject expert and a teacher at Moyle Park College said that, while the questions were generally fair, some detailed questions in Cuid C required careful listening skills. 'The composition section provided excellent choices that any well-prepared student could tackle confidently,' Mr Doyle said. 'The essay options gave students a wide range of current and relevant topics including people they admire, whether Ireland is a good place to live, environmental issues, and timely topics like world politics and current news stories.' READ MORE Artificial intelligence, which was expected to appear, provided opportunities for students on a paper most students would be happy with, said Mr Doyle. Lorraine Finn, ASTI subject representative for Irish, said that she found the artificial intelligence question a bit niche, while the climate change question provided limited scope. 'Otherwise, there was more or less everything you might expect. Most students would have an essay prepared on their topic of their lives today,' she said. But Danielle O'Connell, an Irish teacher with , said that expected topics such as An Ghaeilge (the Irish language) and córas oideachais (the education system) were notably absent from the exam. 'One welcome inclusion for many students was the essay prompt scéalta nuachta na linne seo (news stories of our time), which allowed candidates to adapt their prepared content across a range of issues,' said Ms O'Connell. 'This flexibility meant that topics such as géarchéim na tithíochta (the housing crisis) and even education or climate issues could be woven into the question Éire – an tír mhaith í le cónaí inti? (Ireland – is it a good country to live in?), provided students took time to plan their approach carefully.' Overall, Mr Doyle said that this was a fair and balanced paper. 'There was a wide variety of options that gave students good opportunities to succeed,' he said. Ordinary level On the ordinary-level paper, Mr Doyle said it was very accessible. 'The composition section offered simple choices including writing a blog on shopping, an interesting place or their favourite sports person. 'On the other hand, the vocabulary needed for section C (the letter, would have challenged any sixth year ordinary-level student. Section D, the conversation, allowed students to talk about a part-time job; however, the question was very specific. 'The story option would be welcomed by students as it allowed them to discuss music and a concert they attended. Overall, this was a manageable paper,' Mr Doyle said. Try this one at home: Scríobh AISTE nó ALT NUACHTÁIN/IRISE ar cheann amháin de na hábhair seo. A - Daoine a bhfuil meas agam orthu. B - Éire – an tír mhaith í le cónaí inti? C - An comhshaol – ábhar imní do phobail an domhain. D - Polaiteoirí agus cúrsaí polaitíochta ar fud an domhain. E - Scéalta móra nuachta na linne seo.
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a day ago
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Teacher reacts to 'generally fair' Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1
The 2025 Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish Paper 1 was "generally fair" according to Studyclix subject expert Stephen Doyle of Moyle Park College in Dublin. 'The 2025 Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish Paper 1 was a solid paper that covered the key areas students expected." Advertisement He said the aural section had clear recordings covering a good variety of topics, while the questions were generally fair, some detailed questions in Cuid C required careful listening skills. 'The composition section provided excellent choices that any well-prepared student could tackle confidently. The essay options gave students a wide range of current and relevant topics including people they admire, whether Ireland is a good place to live, environmental issues, and timely topics like world politics and current news stories. 'Students could also choose to write a story based on either "Dóchas" (hope) or "Is ait an mac an saol" (life is strange and wonderful). For those not satisfied with Section A options, Section C offered alternatives where students could write a debate or speech on either the life of young people today or the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence. 'The exam was very topical and covered issues that students would be genuinely interested in, such as A.I. which was expected to appear, as well as global politics and whether Ireland is a good country to live in. Advertisement 'Most well-prepared students would have found enough here to show their Irish skills and should have been happy with this paper. "Overall, this was a fair and balanced paper with a wide variety of options that gave students good opportunities to succeed," he said. Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1 (Ordinary) Mr Doyle called the The Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Irish Paper 1 "very accessible for students." "The composition section offered simple choices including writing a blog on shopping, an interesting place or their favourite sports person. "On the other hand, the vocabulary needed for Section C, The Letter, would have challenged any sixth year Ordinary level student. "Section D, the conversation, allowed students to talk about a part-time job. However, the question was very specific. The story option would be welcomed by students as it allowed them to discuss music and a concert they attended. Overall, this was a manageable paper," he said.
