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There are currently many CAO course choices available to students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2026, and it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all the new developments. However, it is extremely important for students to research both new and existing courses thoroughly to make informed career decisions.

Selecting the correct career progression option following your Leaving Cert or at any other stage in life is a major challenge for any of us. For the majority of those reflecting on this dilemma today the ultimate answer will be found in receiving and accepting a CAO offer in late August 2026.

Representatives from every conceivable option open to school leavers will be present in the Galmont Hotel in Galway on Thursday 6th November. They are all looking forward to discussing career choices with you at this year’s Pathways expo.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is one of Ireland’s largest multi-campus universities, with nine campuses located across the west and northwest of Ireland. From Galway to Donegal, each campus offers a unique learning environment.

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is the largest provider of Further Education and Training (FET) in the West of Ireland. In the 40 FET centres across both counties, full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, and traineeships are offered across a wide range of disciplines.

Galway Community College of Further Education has always been a place where students can unlock their potential and pursue meaningful educational and career paths. It offers a welcoming environment that encourages growth, learning, and personal development.

Not getting the points for a course you had worked so hard for seems like the worst possible scenario, but that wouldn’t happen, right? Lara Quirke thought the same thing. However, the day came when the CAO released their offers, and Lara did not receive hers.That was back in 2021, Lara was 18, fresh out of the Leaving Cert with only dreams of going to college. Now, she was faced with the worst possible outcome. Instead of changing course, or taking her second offer, Lara decided the best decision for her would be a gap year.

The events industry is one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in Ireland and around the world. From international conferences and large-scale sporting occasions to music festivals, community celebrations, and corporate launches, events play a vital role in how people and organisations connect. Next week’s Pathways conference is an event that requires meticulous planning and organisation.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will host nine open days across its campuses commencing October 1 at ATU Mayo in Castlebar.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) officially announced Professor Patrick Pollock as its new Head of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore last weekend.