On its 50th year in operation, CAO releases 2026 course choices data accompanied by data on significant milestones in the ...

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My eldest is sitting the Leaving Cert next June and his school has advised us that the CAO application process will open this week. As a first-time parent, I’ve no idea how to help ensure he makes the ...

New CAO 2026 data indicates notable shifts in higher‑education application patterns across the West and North West, with ...

Q: What’s happening today? A: Today at 2pm, the first round of college offers will be released to students through the CAO. Earlier this year, the CAO received 83,424 applications — an increase on ...

CAO applicants who have been impacted by Storm Éowyn have been given an extra five days to complete their application for a college place. Applications are due in this coming Saturday 1 February at ...

CAO's change of mind facility allows applicants to revise their course choices, to add, remove, or reorder courses The CAO change of mind facility opened on May 6. Applicants can change their college ...

First preference applications to veterinary medicine courses have risen by 75% this year, according to the Central ...

Announcing the extension for those affected by Storm Éowyn, CAO head of communications Eileen Keleghan said: 'We encourage all those who are in a position to apply to do so without delay'. The ...

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