Leaving Cert Irish and Biology papers praised as fair and student-friendly

All smiles from Doireann Nyhan, Isabel O'Connell, Racael Ryan, Sarah Malone and Lauren Kenny who completed the Junior Certificate French Exam in St Aloysius College in Carrigtwohill. Picture: Howard Crowdy

There were “signs of relief” around many exam centres on Tuesday, with “well-constructed” and student-friendly papers as the second week of the 2026 State examinations continued.

Tuesday saw students sit Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 and Biology, as well as Junior Cycle French and Graphics.