Leaving Cert results day live 2026: Students across Ireland receive their marks
Leaving Cert results will be delivered to more than 730 second-level schools, and available online from 10am
Today, students in Ireland received their Leaving Cert results for 2026. The State Examinations Commission (SEC) stated that 70,411 candidates were receiving their results today, marking a 15 percent increase since 2024. Nursing and midwifery received the highest number of additional places, with 268 additional spots annually, followed by pharmacy with 151, veterinary medicine with 80, medicine with 78, and dentistry with 35.
The ASTI president Richie Bell congratulated students, emphasizing that exam results do not define a person's worth or future. Parents and students with concerns about their grades can apply to view their scripts on Tuesday.
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