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TeacherAine Bannon
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ExamLeaving Certificate
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LevelHigher Level
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Learning ModeLive Online
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Dates7th, 8th, 9th April 2026
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Time09:00 - 10:20 AM
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Duration3 x 1 Hour 20 Mins
Meet Your Teacher
Áine Bannon
Áine graduated from the University of Limerick in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science (Education) in Physical Education and Irish. She has been teaching these subjects at Junior and Senior Cycle since and shows strong awareness of the essential qualities needed to produce top marks.
Áine brings a deep passion for the Irish language to her teaching, shaped by her extensive experience in the Gaeltacht. Her expertise brings authenticity and energy to every lesson, inspiring students to build confidence in speaking Irish and to develop a genuine love for the language.
Áine’s teaching style focuses on clear instruction accompanied with individual feedback for the learner ensuring every student feels motivated to improve.
Áine brings a deep passion for the Irish language to her teaching, shaped by her extensive experience in the Gaeltacht. Her expertise brings authenticity and energy to every lesson, inspiring students to build confidence in speaking Irish and to develop a genuine love for the language.
Áine’s teaching style focuses on clear instruction accompanied with individual feedback for the learner ensuring every student feels motivated to improve.
What will be covered
Day 1:
Listening: This is worth 10% of the overall paper and where a lot of students fall down on marks. We will study common vocabulary and question words that occur in the dreaded listening element of the exam. Tips and tricks to improve students' marks will be provided.
Essay: Clear guidance on approaching and structuring the essay/debate and looking at specific topics and sample answers in detail.
Day 2:
Essay: Continuation of essay guidance with sample answers. Provision of a list of topics to prepare.
Poetry: Géibheann will be looked at in detail. Notes will be provided on the poem and sample answers to past exam questions.
Day 3:
Prós: Dís/cáca milis will be studied in detail, looking at themes and main characters. Notes will be provided on these along with sample answers to past exam questions.
Extra Literature: A Thig ná Tit Orm will also be studied in detail, mainly looking at Maidhc Dainín and his life. Notes along with sample answers to past exam questions will be provided.
Listening: This is worth 10% of the overall paper and where a lot of students fall down on marks. We will study common vocabulary and question words that occur in the dreaded listening element of the exam. Tips and tricks to improve students' marks will be provided.
Essay: Clear guidance on approaching and structuring the essay/debate and looking at specific topics and sample answers in detail.
Day 2:
Essay: Continuation of essay guidance with sample answers. Provision of a list of topics to prepare.
Poetry: Géibheann will be looked at in detail. Notes will be provided on the poem and sample answers to past exam questions.
Day 3:
Prós: Dís/cáca milis will be studied in detail, looking at themes and main characters. Notes will be provided on these along with sample answers to past exam questions.
Extra Literature: A Thig ná Tit Orm will also be studied in detail, mainly looking at Maidhc Dainín and his life. Notes along with sample answers to past exam questions will be provided.
