Female students continue to outperform males in the majority of Leaving Certificate subjects — but are still behind them in maths.

The wait for CAO offers is not a worry for a young woman who will soon be winging her way to Germany to further her career as a violinist.

The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has said 11 students in different residential care settings are sitting the state examinations this month.

TO HIS listeners, it was just like any other day — his show featuring the usual mix of breaking news, lively debate and outspoken comment.

Controversial broadcaster Neil Prendeville is leaving 96FM, after a 25-year career with the country’s largest local radio station, to join its main rival, Cork’s RedFM.