'Exciting times ahead': Celebrations for Cork students as Leaving Cert results released
Pictured are, Cliodhna O'Mally, Arwen Hayes, Eimear Ni Chuanaigh, Aideen Mullins and Caoimhe Buckleyy, after receiving their 2025 Leaving Certificate results at Christ King Girls Secondary School, Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Celebrations were in order as Cork students received their leaving certificate results on Friday, with principals congratulating all their students, including several who received 625, the maximum amount of points.
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) made Leaving Certificate 2025 results available from 10am on Friday to students who sat this year’s Leaving Certificate, including 7,007 Cork students.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told : “It’s a major day for students but I would say congratulations in the first instance on the results.
“For all of, the Leaving Cert is probably the most significant exam we ever did, and I know that’s the same for students today. Luckily there’s plenty of opportunities and choices for them they should keep that in mind and be positive.”
Kieran Golden, Principal of Mayfield Community School, told : “I’m really proud of our students and staff with our excellent results, reflects the great effort being put in.
“Delighted to see their hard work being rewarded great turnout of students called to our school and met with guidance counsellor, our school chaplain, year tutor and staff. It’s really nice to see their parents calling to the school as well as it is a family effort to get across the line.
Principal of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Colmán O’Tuama told : “We had one student, Kieran Sisk Ravindran, get nine H1s, six boys in total got 625, and 13 of our boys got 600 plus points.
“It’s just a fantastic achievement, a testament to their ability, the work they’ve put in, the support they’ve got from teachers and home as well – it’s everyone working together.
“They’re celebrating and happy with their results, looking forward to the future, whatever that may bring. It closes the chapter for the boys here, they turn the page then with the CAO offers and will move forward to great things – we’re thrilled for them.”
At Coláiste Eamann Rís, students came into school after getting their results to celebrate together with their friends and teachers. Principal Aaron Wolfe said: “There’s a fantastic buzz, they’ve done super – this is the day that makes teaching worthwhile for all the staff.
He added that it was great that so many of them had turned up to share in their joy, saying “it’s a sign that we have a good relationship with them.”
One leaving cert student, Luke Wallace, told : “I’m happy with myself, I got what I was looking for and I think I did very well,” adding that he was now waiting for CAO results next week.
“I was very nervous about the results but I’m delighted, and so is my family,” he said, adding that celebrations were in order now.
Fionn Sheehan said he was pleased with all his results, particularly his H1 in maths: “The exam went well, everything went perfectly on the day it all went my way and it’s thanks to my maths teacher who did extra classes with us.
“I’m absolutely delighted overall, I got 523 and I only needed 460 so I doubt the points for my course will go up 60.”
David Barry, principal of Presentation Brothers College told : “We had one student, Fiachra Wall, achieve eight H1s, and then we had six students get the maximum 625 points. We had 55 students getting 550 plus, out of 119 students did the leaving cert, and the average was 524 points.
“We had pupils in today and we met with them, they’re delighted with the results. They’re very similar to last years’ results despite the grade deflation so we are very happy.
“The lads did themselves proud, and we’re delighted for them, for their families and for the teachers as well who put in so much work with them over the years.”
The Principal of Christian Brothers College in Cork has said that ten students at CBC have received the maximum points of 625, with five students achieving seven H1 grades, while five students were awarded six H1s. In total, 149 students received their results in the school with 21 students obtaining over 600 points.
Principal David Lordon said: “We are very proud to congratulate our Leaving Cert Class of 2025 on today’s exceptional results. The weeks leading up to today have doubtless been a nervous time for everyone, but I’m sure when they logged on this morning to view their results, they felt that all their effort and sacrifice had paid off.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in a message on Friday morning: “Congratulations to all of you on what you have achieved so far.
“Remember there are plenty of opportunities out there now, a tremendous variety of courses and programmes you can pursue and different pathways to achieve your desired goals in life. Today is a day you can reflect on how far you have come and look ahead with optimism in terms of the opportunities available into the future.”
Minister of state at the department of education and Cork TD Michael Moynihan also congratulated the students, saying that it was a huge achievement, regardless of the results themselves: “You have put in so much time, effort, and hard work to get to this moment, and your resilience and dedication are truly a testament to your character.
“I hope you feel immense pride in everything you've accomplished and in the many ways you have enriched your school community over the past few years.” He continued: “This is a new beginning for you, and as you look to the future, remember that a wide range of opportunities and supports are available to help you achieve your goals and realise your full potential.
“To your families, teachers, and school communities, thank you for guiding, inspiring, and supporting each student to get to this day. Your encouragement and belief have been instrumental in their success.
“We wish every student the very best for the future and are excited to see the amazing things they will achieve.”
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