Leaving Cert Guidance

About Leaving Cert Guidance

Guidance Counsellor, Donnchadh O Mahony, hosts the Leaving Cert Guidance Podcast. Donnchadh gives up to date information to applicants of the CAO, UCAS, PLCs, HEAR and DARE, HPAT etc. Make sure to follow @leavingcertguidance on Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date on when the latest podcast episodes come out.

Publisher

Donnchadh O Mahony

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2020

Latest episode

19 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

107 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2025

   My 625 Journey with @hennieonhenny

   Sarah interviews Hennie about her experience with the Leaving Cert, discussing her journey, study strategies, and the importance of managing stress. Hennie shares her insights on subject choices, study techniques, and the significance of past papers. She reflects on her results day experience and offers valuable advice for future students aiming for high scores. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Leaving Cert Experience 03:16 Study Strategies and Techniques 06:04 The Importance of Past Papers 09:...

2. 

   12 Oct 2025

   613 Student Recalls his LC Experience and Gives Tips

   Richard Chen, who got 613 points in his LC, joins the Leaving Cert Guidance podcast and shares his experiences navigating the Leaving Cert, the pressures of exam preparation, and the emotional journey leading up to results day. He discusses the impact of social media on his study habits, effective study techniques he discovered, and the importance of balancing study with self-care. Richard also reflects on his transition to college life, the challenges of independence, and the significance of...

3. 

   5 Oct 2025

   Medicine and the HPAT with Martha Harper

   In this episode, Sarah interviews Martha Harper, a medical student who gained popularity on TikTok for her content about the HPAT and her journey into medicine. Martha shares her experiences with the HPAT, the challenges of transitioning from secondary school to college, and the importance of balancing study with self-care. She provides valuable insights into the structure of the HPAT, her study strategies, and the resources she found helpful. The conversation also touches on the social aspec...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,224

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.9 / 5

26 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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