Brian Mooney answers a query from a parent worried about their daughter who has not applied to the CAO. Your expert guide to navigating the Leaving Cert and choosing the right study options at university and further educationWhat’s it like to eat, sleep, study and partake in extracurricular activities away from home? Sylvia Thompson went to Clongowes Wood College to see why parents are willing to spend €25,000 to send their child to a boarding school in 2026. And education columnist and guidance counsellor Brian Mooney answers a query from a parent worried about their daughter who is due to sit the Leaving Cert in June, but has not applied to the CAO. And you can, of course, read all the articles over the next few days here.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2026 16:46 UTC