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.

Media make a meal of non-existent drunken orgies by exam students
Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

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.

Linda Bryan

Transition Year Class

Presentation Secondary School

Thurles

Co Tipperary

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