# Ireland Leaving Certificate results and student warnings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ireland-leaving-certificate-results-and-student-warnings
> Updated: 2026-08-21T16:12:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ahead of the release of the Leaving Certificate results, authorities in Ireland issued warnings regarding potential student accommodation scams. Donegal Gardai advised students to avoid paying deposits in cash and to ensure they conduct in-person viewings to prevent fraud involving false rental contracts or fake keys.

Following the release of the results, various Irish schools reported successful academic outcomes for the Class of 2026. Schools such as Mulroy College and Scoil Chríost Rí noted high achievement levels, including students exceeding 600 CAO points and others reaching historic milestones in State-Certified Leaving Certificate levels.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Irish schools celebrate successful Leaving Certificate results

Irish students at Mulroy College and Scoil Chríost Rí celebrate successful Leaving Certificate results, including high CAO points and historic new qualifications.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irish-schools-celebrate-successful-leaving-certificate-results

### 2026-08-18: Ireland Leaving Certificate results and student accommodation warnings

With Leaving Certificate results arriving August 21, Irish authorities are warning students to beware of rental scams while providing guidance on accessing results and navigating CAO offers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ireland-leaving-certificate-results-and-student-accommodation-warnings

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