Dundalk's Coláiste Chú Chulainn Class of 2023 heading into exciting careers and studies

^{Above: Ellen Murphy is heading to Trinity to study Music and Spanish; Harry Begley to Ulster University to study Psychology; and Sophie Bastible Diaz to Ulster University to study Speech and Language}

Recent graduates of Coláiste Chú Chulainn convened in the local school to share stories of their new careers and studies after their Leaving Certificate results.

The school’s Guidance Counsellor Ms Nichola Fitzpatrick said: “Our students worked very hard and achieved a historic set of Leaving Certificate results.

"It is part of our vision to ensure that this hard work pays off in the form of career and studies pathways. So, we invited the graduates back to school to share their stories before they head off on their new adventures.

“Some students have already stated working in engineering and air conditioning apprenticeships. The local economy is already benefitting from their work.

"Other graduates are entering courses ranging across engineering, nursing, psychology, languages, music, economics, nursing, sports, security and the arts. The broad range of chosen pathways is a result of our broad and balanced curriculum where students sat exams in 30 subjects."

Ms Fitzpatrick added, “We were delighted to learn that nearly all students were offered their top two choices in the CAO system. This is down to good planning from the students and their families. It also shows the benefit of Transition Year and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme."

Guidance Counsellor Mr Steven Creighan said: “Coláiste Chú Chulainn now has graduates in nearly every University and Institute of Technology in the state. Other graduates are in universities across Europe and the US.

"We maintain contact with them through our alumni network. Already, past pupils have volunteered to share stories of college life. We wish them every success and welcome them back with open arms.”