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  • Last updated: 6th May, 2009 11:42am

    Examination Guide - Business Studies

    In this week"s guide to preparing for the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations teachers from throughout Cavan offer advice to students preparing for the Business Studies exam.

  • Last updated: 6th May, 2009 11:41am

    Examination Guide - English

    Continuing her review of English for exams Deirdre O"Neill from St Mogues this week offers advice for students preparing for Leaving Certificate English at Ordinary Level.

  • Last updated: 6 May 2009 11:40

    Examination Guide - Music

    Kelly Neiland, Virginia College, offers musical tips for students preparing for their Junior Certificate Music.

  • Last updated: 6 May 2009 11:04

    'Oscar' glamour for Cavan Institute students

    A team of students from Cavan Institute got a taste of the Oscars at the Digital Hub last week when their film reached All-Ireland finals at the Dare2bDrinkAware Awards Ceremony...

  • Last updated: 29 Apr 2009 11:36

    English Examination Guide

    Deirdre O"Neill, St. Mogue"s College, Bawnboy offers advice to students preparing for English at Higher Level in the Junior Certificate examination.

  • Last updated: 22 Apr 2009 11:27

    Examination Guide - ENGLISH

    This paper is divided into two sections, Section I: Comprehending (100 Marks) and Section II: Composing (100 Marks). Students have to answer three questions, A, B and a composition...

  • Published: 15 Apr 2009 12:00

    Examination Guide - French

    In this week"s exam column the subject in the spotlight is French. With the conclusion of the Leaving Certificate orals the focus now moves to preparation for the written...

  • Reviews

  • Published: 8th December, 2009 09:19am

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

    by Steff Parry

    I'll save you some time: Yes, it is as good as the first one, you can relax. Although, is it better than 2007's Modern Warfare? That question takes a little longer to answer. Read on to find out.

  • Published: 24 Nov 2009 17:25

    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

    Christmas is coming (I'm sorry, but it is) and that means it's time to start thinking about ways to keep all the family amused while under one roof for the extended...

  • Published: 19 Nov 2009 17:23

    Ultimate I Spy

    If you are of a certain age you might remember the little pocket books (endorsed by David Bellamy if I remember correctly) encouraging you to search for different themed items...

  • Published: 17 Nov 2009 12:10

    Borderlands

    Gearbox Software's latest is a classy, good looking title that attempts to fuse elements of the Role Playing Game and the First Person Shooter. Is this the ultimate in hybrid...

  • Published: 15 Nov 2009 17:22

    Ninja Captains

    While party games are aimed at the entire family, younger members may still find your average Wii-fare a little too trying.

  • Staying In

  • Published: 19th February, 2010 05:05pm

    Second season of The Mentalist begins on Sunday

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    The Mentalist returns to our TV screens this Sunday with the first episode of the second series airing on RTÉ One at 9.30pm.

  • Published: 22 Jan 2010 10:50

    TV PICK OF THE WEEK

    What's worth watching on the box this weekend...

  • Published: 25 Nov 2009 15:57

    Cities XL

    The problem with city building sim games is - as a younger sibling will always be compared to their successful older brother - their achievements won't ever be considered...

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