Leaving Cert Jitters: Sligo Students Face English Paper 1

Leaving Cert Exams Begin: Sligo Students Share Their Nerves and Hopes Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, June 3, 2025 – The Leaving Certificate exams commenced today, beginning with English Paper 1. RTÉ News spoke to several students in Tubbercurry to gauge their sentiments as they faced this significant milestone. Nervousness was a common theme, as one student candidly admitted, "Bit nervous." However, this apprehension was often tempered by a determined spirit. Another student shared, "I'm a bit nervous, but hopefully when it starts now, I won't be as nervous." Many students expressed a plan to approach the exams strategically, focusing on tackling each exam individually. One student explained, "I want to see the end of it I suppose, a bit nervous, but I suppose take it exam by exam and day by day, so it'll be alright." Despite the pressure, a sense of optimism prevailed. The students' resilience and positive attitudes offer a hopeful message to fellow exam candidates across Ireland. The start of the Leaving Cert is always a significant moment for students and their families, and this year is no different.