Our new Limerick strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Limerick students — with UL, TUS and MIC on the doorstep and universities worldwide within reach.
Our new Dublin strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Dublin students — with Trinity, UCD, DCU, TU Dublin and NCAD in the county and universities worldwide within reach.
Our new Cork strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Cork students — with UCC and MTU in the county and universities worldwide within reach.
Our new Clare strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Clare students — with TUS Ennis, Shannon College and Burren College of Art in the county and universities worldwide within reach.
Our new Donegal strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Donegal students — with ATU Donegal in the county and universities worldwide within reach.
Our new Kildare strand brings the CourseCompass guidance packages to Kildare students — with Maynooth University in the county and universities worldwide within reach.
The Law Society's new Professional Solicitor Apprenticeship lets Leaving Cert students train as solicitors straight from school, paid from day one. First intake September 2027.
CAO issued 3,428 Round Two offers on 7 September. 184 courses came down from Round One, 95 held and 10 reopened. Every course that moved.
627 courses up, 451 down, 90 unchanged and 61 brand new, with the Round Two 2026 score wherever a course made Round Two offers.
Three more offer rounds, almost 150 Available Places courses, and the routes that do not run through CAO at all. Every date to early October.
How career guidance works in Limerick's 28 post-primary schools in 2026 — the workload, the CAO, PLC and apprenticeship options, and where to get extra help.
How career guidance works across Cork's 85 post-primary schools in 2026 — the workload, the Munster shortage, and the CAO, PLC and apprenticeship options.
How career guidance works across Dublin's 183 post-primary schools in 2026 — the workload, 16 third-level institutions, and the PLC and apprenticeship routes.
How career guidance works across Galway's 44 post-primary schools in 2026 — subject choice in small Gaeltacht schools, and the CAO, PLC and apprenticeship routes.
How career guidance works in Donegal's 27 post-primary schools in 2026 — the North-West shortage, the CAO or UCAS decision, and what SUSI does and doesn't cover.
How career guidance works in Clare's 16 post-primary schools in 2026 — the workload, the CAO, PLC and apprenticeship options, and where to get extra help.
Find the best career guidance in Clare. Compare school guidance counsellors, Limerick and Clare ETB, CAO help, PLC and apprenticeship support — and see what you can study in Ennis, Shannon and Ballyvaughan.
Find the best guidance counsellors and career guidance in Limerick. Compare school guidance, CAO help, PLC and apprenticeship support, and prepare before your meeting.
Find the best guidance counsellors and career guidance in Cork. Compare school guidance, the Munster shortage, CAO help, PLC and apprenticeship support.
Find the best guidance counsellors and career guidance in Dublin. Compare school guidance, 16 CAO colleges, FET and apprenticeship options, and prepare before your meeting.
Find the best guidance counsellors and career guidance in Galway. Compare school guidance, small-school subject choice, CAO help, PLC and apprenticeship support.
Find the best guidance counsellors and career guidance in Donegal. Compare school guidance, the North-West shortage, CAO and UCAS advice, and PLC support.
Applications open 5 November 2026, €35 until 20 January, closing 1 February 2027 and Change of Mind closes 1 July. Every CAO 2027 date and fee explained.
The renamed Check and Confirm email, the HEAR and DARE document rules, the fees and the dates CAO still has not confirmed for 2027 entry.
The new courses in the CAO Handbook 2027, from teacher education to artificial intelligence, and how to judge whether a brand new course belongs on your list.
We compared all 1,395 CAO courses against 2025. Points rose on 627 courses and fell on 451. Here are the biggest shocks in Round One 2026.
Architecture and construction points rose 22 on average, engineering 17. Civil Engineering at MTU jumped 121 points. Course-by-course breakdown.
ICT applications fell 9 per cent and points followed. UCC down 72, DCU down 44, UCD down 32. Every major CS course compared.
Veterinary first preferences jumped 82 per cent and physiotherapy 27 per cent, yet points fell for physio and pharmacy. New provision explains it.
Points dropped at Maynooth, Mary Immaculate, DCU and Marino, while post-primary technology and science teaching rose sharply.
TUS rose 26 points on average across 139 courses and Dundalk IT 25 across 48, the biggest institution-wide moves of the year.
217 courses dropped their points after Round 1 last cycle and 184 came down again in Round Two 2026. What happens next, and what not to touch.
Our founder on going on iRadio's Business Spotlight, the advice he gave sixth years waiting on results, and the goal of offering the best career guidance in every part of Ireland.
We rank the top 5 career guidance websites every Irish student should know — including the free platform used by 1,000+ students.
Who runs CourseCompass, how payments work, GDPR and parental consent, press coverage, refunds and support — answered openly by us.
Every price, what each assessment delivers, free sample results to check first, and an honest list of who it is not for.
RIASEC, Big Five, VARK and aptitude testing in plain English — and a candid account of what an assessment cannot tell you.
Guidance counsellors, CareersPortal, Qualifax and the CAO handbook are strong and free. Here is where we fit, and when you should not pay us.
Your complete guide to understanding the Irish points system for college and university entry.
A practical framework for making the right decision without overwhelm.
PLCs are one of Ireland's most underrated pathways — and they might be exactly what you need.
Your child is navigating one of the biggest decisions of their life. Here's how you can help.
The RIASEC model has helped millions find careers that fit. Here's how it works.
Earn while you learn — and build a career with real qualifications and zero student debt.
AI isn't replacing guidance counsellors — it's giving them superpowers.
It's not about studying more hours — it's about studying smarter.
IQ gets you hired. EQ gets you promoted — and keeps you happy.
Your subject choices in 5th Year ripple through your entire career path.
Two important schemes that give eligible students access to college with reduced points.
A gap year can be one of the best — or worst — decisions of your life.
Open days are your best chance to feel whether a college is right for you.
The Leaving Cert matters — but so do you.
From CAO advice to personal support — one of the most important adults in a student's school life.
Trinity College Dublin Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027…
University College Dublin Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027…
University of Galway Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (rents, deposits and…
University College Cork - Main Campus (Gaol Walk / Western Road) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest…
University of Limerick Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (prices and dates)…
DCU Glasnevin Campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027 entry.…
Maynooth University Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027 entry.…
TU Dublin City Campus (Grangegorman, with Bolton Street and Aungier Street) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and…
ATU Galway City, Dublin Road Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (rents, leases and…
ATU Sligo (Ash Lane) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (Gateway and Clarion rates…
ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (ATU and Students'…
ATU Mayo (Castlebar) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (ATU guidance and RTB…
MTU Cork Campus (Bishopstown) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (private complex…
MTU Kerry Campus (Tralee) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2024/25 (latest rates on the…
TUS Midlands - Athlone Campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept…
TUS Moylish campus (Limerick) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27 (Thomond Student…
TUS Thurles campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026 (RTB Q1 2026 rent data)) costs…
SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for…
SETU Carlow - Kilkenny Road Campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for…
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs…
IADT (Dún Laoghaire) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027 entry.…
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick campus Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27…
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NCAD (Dublin) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept 2027 entry.…
National College of Ireland (NCI) Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for…
Marino Institute of Education Accommodation 2027: where to find a room, how to apply, who to contact and the latest published (2026/27) costs for Sept…