It has been a very exciting morning in Cork schools today as thousands of students receive their Leaving Cert results.

Christian Brothers student Michael O'Grady from Mallow was one of five Irish students to receive the maximum eight H1s.

Principal David Lordan congratulated all the pupils in the school.

"In particular, I want to acknowledge the seven students who attained the maximum 625 points, among them Michael O’Grady, who was one of just five pupils in Ireland to attain 8 H1 grades. This is a day to celebrate our pupils' fantastic achievements and to pay tribute to our highly talented teaching staff for their commitment and dedication to the boys over the past six years."

it was a great day for the students of Colaiste Chríost Rí on Leaving Cert results day and especially for Aindrias O Liatháin and Seaic Ó Conchúir.

Aindrias and Jack achieved 625 and 613 points respectively.

Laoise Power, Ellen Murphy and Laura Healy delighted with their leaving cert results at Hewitt College, Patrick’s Hill. Picture Dan Linehan Ronan Geary, Stephen Goggin, Conor O’Sullivan, Daire Holland, Con O’Driscoll and Stephen O’Sullivan after receiving their leaving cert results at Hewitt College, Patrick’s Hill. Picture Dan LinehanAindrias O Liatháin and Seaic Ó Conchúir achieved 625 and 613 points respectively. Pictured celebrating their results at Hamilton high school Bandon Co Cork was Cian Crowley, Eolann McSweeney and Bill Murphy. Picture Denis BoylePictured celebrating their results at Colaiste Na Toirbhirte girls secondary school at Bandon Co Cork was Meaghan Geal from Courtmacsherry and Annie O'Callaghan from Crossbarry, Annie got the max 625 points. Picture Denis Boyle

Ronan Geary, Stephen Goggin, Conor O’Sullivan, Daire Holland, Con O’Driscoll and Stephen O’Sullivan after receiving their leaving cert results at Hewitt College, Patrick’s Hill. Picture Dan LinehanAindrias O Liatháin and Seaic Ó Conchúir achieved 625 and 613 points respectively. Pictured celebrating their results at Hamilton high school Bandon Co Cork was Cian Crowley, Eolann McSweeney and Bill Murphy. Picture Denis BoylePictured celebrating their results at Colaiste Na Toirbhirte girls secondary school at Bandon Co Cork was Meaghan Geal from Courtmacsherry and Annie O'Callaghan from Crossbarry, Annie got the max 625 points. Picture Denis Boyle