Over 1,000 pupils across the country awarded the maximum number of points

Leaving Cert Students from the Institute of Education, Aoife Cashman, Ai Lin Sun and Louise Doyle outside their school after getting a maximum of 625 points each. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Leaving Cert Students from the Institute of Education, Aoife Cashman, Ai Lin Sun and Louise Doyle outside their school after getting a maximum of 625 points each. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Darragh Nolan and Tom Galvin

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Laying solid foundations from the beginning of fifth year was the key for Leaving Cert students who achieved the maximum 625 points this year.

There were scenes of elation in schools nationwide yesterday as the class of 2025 returned to receive their Leaving Cert results.