@aussie_wannabes Hey yall! Sharing my leaving cert results💕feeling very happy and if you got your results too no matter what they are you should be proud of yourself aswell🥹🫡👌#fyp #leavingcert #exams #exam #school ♬ original sound - Annmargaret+Marie

🎓 From Pressure to Power: Let the Music Play

The Leaving Cert isn’t just a test—it’s a transformation. Behind every grade lies a quiet story of identity, resilience, and reinvention. Some students studied through heartbreak. Others carried the weight of expectations that weren’t theirs. And many discovered, for the first time, who they really are.

So when the final bell rings and the ink dries, what’s left isn’t just a number—it’s a new version of you.

That’s why Celebrate! by the Jonas Brothers isn’t just a song—it’s an anthem.

“Through the fire we made it, look at us now…” It echoes every sleepless night, every silent victory, every moment you chose to keep going.

“Celebrate while we got time…” Because this isn’t just the end of exams—it’s the beginning of owning your story.

So turn up the volume. Dance in your kitchen. Sing in the car. You didn’t just pass a test. You passed through fire—and came out shining.

This is your moment. Celebrate it.

🎶 🫠🧃🎧🐙🎓🐛➡️🦋🪄😌🧦🎉🛸 🔊 Celebrate! by Jonas Brothers

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The Leaving Cert results dropped like confetti across Ireland this week, and for over 1,000 students, the number 625 wasn’t just a score — it was a story.

At Christian Brothers College (CBC) Cork, the celebrations were loud and proud, with ten students hitting the top mark and 21 breaking the 600-point barrier.

Among them, Luke Kiely and Cillian Monahan stood out — not just for their results, but for the mindset that carried them there.

In Wicklow, Eva Elmes and Mairéad Roche of Loreto Bray joined the elite ranks, their joy tinged with disbelief and relief.

📘 Fifth Year: Where the Goal Was Born

For Luke Kiely, the journey began long before sixth year stress kicked in. “625 points was the goal I had in mind, going all the way back to the beginning of fifth year,” he said. He picked his course, knew the points required, and locked in. “I recognised early on it was a marathon and not a sprint.” That clarity gave him direction — and the small milestones along the way kept him focused. It wasn’t just about ambition; it was about endurance.

🧠 Study Styles That Reflect Personality

Mairéad Roche took a different route. “I had a kind of a messy approach,” she admitted. “I just sort of sat down and wrote out a load of notes or whatever.” But what she lacked in structure, she made up for in adaptability. “The Leaving Cert is not just a test of knowledge and memory, but a test of how well you can adapt to challenges.” Her advice? Practice under pressure — because when the unexpected hits, composure is everything.

🤝 Support, Sleepless Nights, and Shaky Hands

Eva Elmes described the surreal moment of seeing her results: “I’d hardly slept. So I kind of thought I was hallucinating.” The nerves were real, the stakes high, and the disbelief lingered until she was called up at school. “Then I was shaking, saying it to my mum… now I’m shocked.” These moments — sleepless nights, trembling hands, quiet hope — are the emotional undercurrent of the Leaving Cert experience. Behind every top score is a storm weathered.

💥 The Weight of Uncertainty Still Lingers

Even with 625 points, Luke Kiely isn’t guaranteed his dream course. Economics and finance at UCD was a lottery last year. “Despite getting the points, I may not get the course,” he said. His interest is genuine — shaped by his father’s business background but driven by his own curiosity. The CAO system adds a layer of unpredictability that no amount of study can control. It’s a reminder that success doesn’t always mean certainty.

🌟 More Than Just Numbers

This year’s top scorers didn’t just conquer exams — they conquered doubt. They showed that consistency, character, and calm under pressure are what truly define achievement. Whether it was Luke’s long-game strategy, Mairéad’s mental resilience, or Eva’s emotional rollercoaster, the 625-point path was paved with more than just study notes. It was built on belief — and that’s something no grading system can measure.

#625Club 🎓 #MarathonMindset 📚 #GritAndGrace 💪 #SleeplessSuccess 😅#FutureUnlocked 🌟