Learning Local S01 E08: Irish Oral Advice, Third Level Options through Irish, Compulsory Irish for Leaving Cert and An Irish Oral at Junior Cycle?

The Irish language takes centre stage on this week's episode, as we celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, on Learning Local. We get tips from a muinteoir Gaeilge, ahead of the upcoming Irish orals. We hear student voice on Irish being a compulsory subject for Leaving Cert, and we get feedback from students who have chosen to study their degrees through Irish. MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú talks us through career opportunites in the European Union for those with Gaeilge, we meet three TY students who are lobbying for the introduction of an Irish oral for Junior Cycle. 

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A 10-part series exploring real issues in education, from pre-school through junior and leaving certificate, apprenticeships to third level education and beyond, each episode features expert interviews and insights, tips, tricks and practical advice, pointing you towards supports and resources that will help you to take the opportunities, and navigate the challenges, within our education system.

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