Class of ’24 Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford react to LC results

There was a great buzz in Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford this morning as the Leaving Cert Class of 2024 returned to the school to discuss their results. Teachers met with students to review the grades and offer advice on the next steps.

The mood was one of optimism as alumni considered their options after the results were announced.

Mairéad Lyons, principal of Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford, congratulated the Leaving Cert students on their “fantastic results”.

Mrs Lyons said: “We are delighted that the hard work of our pupils and teachers at Meán Scoil Mhuire has paid off, resulting in top class results for our girls again this year. 10% of our pupils achieved over 550 points; 25% achieved over 500 points and a total of 60% achieved a GCSE mark of over 400 points.”

Suzanne Trautte: “It was absolutely brilliant. I’m delighted with the results. Hopefully I’ll now go to Maynooth to study criminology. It’s always been in the back of my mind that it’s something I’m interested in.”

“I only know a few girls here who go to Maynooth. I hope to make lots of new friends and also keep the friends I have made here at Meán Scoil Mhuire.”

Student reactions to the results:

Jean Kenny: “I thought it went really well. I’m on my way to study veterinary medicine in the UK. I love animals. It started very early in my life. I was on my grandmother’s farm and the vet was performing a caesarean section on a cow. That’s when I made up my mind. I’m really interested in science, so that’s something I really want to do. I want to do it in the UK because it’s a really good course and I have a few friends who are doing it at the moment. It’s very practical, which suits me.”

Amy Finnegan: “I had low expectations but I did better than I expected. I’m really happy with how it went. I’d like to do a science degree at DCU in Dublin. I think I’ve got the points for my favourite course. I’ve got a few friends who go to DCU so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”

Breyanna McCormack: “I did really well, much better than I thought. Hopefully I can study art at Maynooth. It’s a really nice college and it’s easy to get to from Longford. It would be great if I got the lottery accommodation but if I didn’t I would consider commuting. There are a few of us going.”

Aoife Craig: “I did well, I got 509, I’m really happy. I want to study pharmaceutical science in Maynooth. I’m a lot older so I should get it. I like chemistry and my brother did the same course in Athlone. There are lots of opportunities through the course.”

Alex Lee: “Really happy with how it went, delighted with what I got. I’m hoping to do International Business with French at DCU. I got campus accommodation through the lottery system in January, it’s easy to get to by train and it’s a nice university. Hopefully I’ll get a job in investment banking or human resources after I graduate.”

Amelia Power: “I feel like I’ve done well. Last year I got 350 in my subject, I’m above that. I’m hoping to study Psychiatric Nursing at Trinity College Dublin. It’s a challenging course, but it’s something I’m really passionate about.”

Teigan Elliott: “I did well, I think I got a pass in my favourite subject. I’m hoping to study optometry at TUD in Grangegorman, Dublin. My father was blind and I wear glasses. It’s something I’ve always been interested in, how the eye works and how people go blind. I want to help people prevent that.”