Media make a meal of non-existent drunken orgies by exam students

THE annual media frenzy on the day of the Junior Certificate results anticipated drunken orgies, mayhem and violence on the streets.

Journalists and camera crews are selective with stories and photographs in order to achieve sensational effects.

Hospitals and the gardaí are put on “red alert” without justification. As a group of students, we enjoyed a good night out and celebrated in a dignified manner. The majority of students were back in school on Thursday morning, working as normal.