Over 3,850 Junior Certificate students are receiving their results today in Co. Galway.
A total of 70,727 candidates are receiving their results today across the country, a 5% increase on 2022.
This is the first time in history that the number of candidates taking the Junior Cycle examinations (or any of its predecessors – the Junior Certificate or Intermediate Certificate) has exceeded 70,000 candidates.
Minister for Education Norma Foley sent her sincere congratulations and good wishes to all those receiving their results.
“Through the energy and dedication you have applied to your school lives to date, you have attained a great deal of knowledge and developed a myriad of talents, skills and ambitions which will pave the way as you embark on the next stage of your education journey,” said Minister Foley.
“I want to congratulate you and wish you all the very best for those exciting next steps that lie ahead.”
