For additional support and advice please check out the Careers Portal website on the link below here -> Careers Portal Leaving Cert Guide – Next Steps

If any student wishes to contact one of our guidance counsellors for advice or support please email admin@lucancc.ie

Any student who brings an e-scooter onto the school premises will be asked to bring their e-scooter home immediately. We ask that parents ensure that their child is aware of these new procedures. 

We thank you for your understanding and support for our students safety.

This year, 152 students received Leaving Certificate results, representing one of the largest cohorts in the school’s history. Analysis of the results shows a highly successful year across a broad range of subject areas and student pathways. Based on the CAO points calculations completed from the official results data, students achieved an impressive range of outcomes, demonstrating both academic excellence and consistency across the year group.

Among the highlights:

• 152 candidates were included in the Leaving Certificate cohort.
• The Leaving Certificate results placed our students in line with, and in many cases significantly above the national averages.
• A significant number of students achieved results placing them competitively for entry to a wide variety of third-level programmes, apprenticeships and career pathways.

Principal Stephen Brett praised the students for their achievements:

“We are immensely proud of the Class of 2026. These results are a testament to the effort, determination and resilience shown by our students over many years. They have embraced opportunities, overcome challenges including the impact of Covid-19 on their earlier post-primary experience. Our students today have demonstrated a commitment to learning that reflects the very best of Lucan Community College. We congratulate each and every student on their success and wish them every happiness and fulfilment in the next stage of their journey.”

“These results are the culmination of years of hard work by students, staff and families. We are particularly proud of the way our students supported one another and contributed positively to the school community throughout their time in Lucan Community College.”

The results also highlight the strength of the school’s inclusive educational approach. Students achieved excellent outcomes across a broad range of subjects including sciences, business, languages, engineering, technology, humanities, creative subjects and physical education, reflecting the diverse talents and interests of the student body.

As students now progress to higher education, further education, apprenticeships, employment and a variety of exciting opportunities, the entire school community joins in celebrating their achievements and wishing them continued success.

The Board of Management, staff and school community extend warm congratulations to all students who received results today and thank parents and guardians for their ongoing support and partnership.

Comhghairdeas libh go léir. The future is bright for the Leaving Certificate Class of 2026.

 Details below:

• Leaving Cert results will be issued in the school at 11.30am and we invite our graduatres to attend the school to celebrate with friends at that time.

• RTE news will be on-site for our results – they will ask if you wish to be interviewed and any graduate can opt in or out.

• Support will be available with our guidance team on the day.

• Further supports are available online and by telephone with details below and on the attachment with this message.

Following the release of Leaving Certificate results, the Department of Education and Youth, in partnership with the Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC), National Parents Council (NPC) and Irish Second-level Students Union (ISSU), will provide a free National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline. 

Helpline Details:The helpline will open on Leaving Certificate Results Day (21 August 2026) and remain available until 2pm on Saturday the 29 August 2026.

Freephone: 1800 265 165

Text: 086 180 0685

What topics are covered?: The helpline is staffed by experienced guidance counsellors who can support students and parents with:

• Understanding Leaving Certificate results

• Viewing exam scripts and the appeals process

• CAO applications and offers

• Apprenticeships • Further Education and Training (FET)

• Tertiary Degrees and other progression pathways Sharing this information

Please check the details below,

Please read the important updates and school information posted on our school website https://lucancc.ie/ in the Parents/Guardians section.

Please use the links below to access the relevant year your child will be starting in September 2026.

1st year: https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/1st-year/

2nd year: https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/2nd-year/

3rd year: https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/3rd-year/

Transition Year: https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/transition-year/

5th Year (inc. LCA 5th year): https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/5th-year/

6th year (inc. LCA 6th year): https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/6th-year/

As Principal of Lucan Community College, I am especially looking forward to welcoming our students in September as part of their learning journey with us. 

Wishing you and your family a relaxing summer.

Warm regards,

Stephen Brett,

Principal – Lucan Community College

Try YOUR best – that is all anyone can ask of you!