Secondary schools are back in full swing, and for students in sixth year, this will be the year they finish preparations for the dreaded Leaving Cert exams. English, Irish, and Maths are the three ...

The almost relentless pressure and stress of Leaving Cert year for students can make the prospect of facing into this enormous challenge again in the event of disappointing results nearly unthinkable.

Shakespeare has been compulsory at Leaving Cert higher level since the Irish State was formed. He is the only writer to be afforded this honour. Is it time to remove this privilege for the Great Bard?