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Students share their thoughts on Leaving Cert announcement

The Killarney Advertiser wanted to hear students' views about the traditional Leaving Cert going ahead for the 2022 exams. Here is what they had to say:

Jack Lynch - Lissivigeen
“I am in favour of a sit-down exam. [With predictive grading] the standards are gone. We set goals for the last five years and it’s weird to change it at the last minute.”

Ciaran Cronin
Beaufort
“I think predictive grades should not be a thing. We missed two or three months in Fifth Year – let's be honest no one did anything [during lockdown] so there should be a wider choice of questions to be answered in each paper. I also think points will go down without predictive grades.”

Jack Lynch - Lissivigeen “I am in favour of a sit-down exam. [With predictive grading] the standards are gone. We set goals for the last five years and it’s weird to change it at the last minute.”

Ciaran Cronin Beaufort “I think predictive grades should not be a thing. We missed two or three months in Fifth Year – let's be honest no one did anything [during lockdown] so there should be a wider choice of questions to be answered in each paper. I also think points will go down without predictive grades.”
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Matt Britton Flooring Now Open in Cork
Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork. […]

Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork.
Established in 1997 by brothers Matt and Craig, both fitters by trade, Matt Britton has become a popular household name throughout Ireland, a favourite among Ireland’s top interior designers and has been featured in an array of celebrities’ homes, including Peter O’Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Pippa O’Connor, Vogue Williams, Rosie Connolly, and Suzanne Jackson, among others.
Recent expansion plans included the opening of their fifth showroom, Matt Britton Cork, unveiled by Ireland, Munster and Lions rugby legend Peter O’Mahony.
“We are delighted to have launched our first Munster store as part of our expansion plans across Ireland. We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback from our customers who have previously travelled from Munster to visit us in Dublin and Wicklow and this has encouraged us to open a store closer to home for them. Moreover, we are pleased that the opening of this showroom has allowed us to create 10 new jobs in the local area,” said Managing Director Matt Britton .
Their showrooms are designed to offer customers a luxurious experience and showcase their extraordinary collection of hardwood flooring, opulent carpets, and bespoke rugs tailored to clients’ unique preferences.
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Quest Killarney named Ireland’s best fitness and wellness event
Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards. Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other […]

Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards.
Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other well-known names in the fitness and event industry.
Irish gym clothing company Gym+Coffee established the Make Life Richer Awards as community-based awards that celebrate those who ‘Make Life Richer” to include people who have the same passion as they do and facilitate events and meet-ups that bring people together.
“The team at Quest are super-proud of this award and the achievement and would like to thank everyone who voted for them, and enjoys being part of the Quest community.,” said Elite Event Management’s Rebecca Kemp
Entries for Quest Killarney October 7 are now open at www.questadventureseries.com