More than 150 latecomers apply for CAO courses not yet filled

More than 150 people have applied late to the Central Applications Office (CAO) for entry to courses that did not fill up earlier this week.

Almost 50,000 people who had applied to CAO earlier this year were offered places on almost 1,400 courses last Monday.

By teatime yesterday, almost 33,500 places were accepted but the offers can still be taken up until 5.15pm on Monday.