Leaving Certificate Oral Course

This course is specially designed for Leaving Certificate Students and focuses on the Scrúdú Béil (Oral Exam) worth 40% of Leaving Certificate Irish.

Each course comes with in-depth notes covering all aspects of the Irish oral.

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What will I receive?

Each student will receive 4 hours of tuition along with a booklet of H1 sample
notes designed for the Higher Level, Leaving Certificate Irish exam.

The Ceapadóireacht section is worth 16.7% of your Leaving Certificate Grade.
 
Class 1:   10:00-11:00
Class 2:  11:20 – 12:20
Class 3:  1:20 – 2:20
Class 4:  2:40 – 3:40

How the course works?

This course is designed to fully prepare you for the Leaving Certificate Irish oral exam, which makes up 40% of your final grade. You’ll take part in four hours of live, interactive online classes across a single day, with each session focused on key parts of the exam. Ahead of the course, you’ll receive over 100 pages of examiner-written notes delivered to your door, including full Sraith Pictiúr answers, sample responses, and a marking scheme breakdown. You’ll also get access to the class recordings for four weeks after the session, so you can revise at your own pace. The course is taught by Éamon Ó Corcráin, a qualified Irish teacher, and focuses on building fluency, confidence, and an in-depth understanding of what examiners are looking for. 

Meet your teacher

Gaeilgeoir Guides is led by Eamon Corcoran (Éamon Ó Corcráin), a qualified secondary school Irish teacher with a genuine love for our native tongue. Eamon treats Irish not just as a subject to be studied, but as a living language to be enjoyed and used in everyday conversation. With years of experience at both Junior and Leaving Cert level, he combines clear, structured lessons with fun, practical activities—With years of experience preparing students for state exams and language qualifications, he combines clear, structured lessons with practical support — so you’ll build real confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding Irish when it matters most.

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Who is this course for?
This course is for Higher Level Leaving Certificate students who want to improve their performance in the Irish oral exam, which is worth 40% of their final grade. It’s ideal for anyone who wants clear, structured guidance and practical tips from an experienced teacher.
You’ll receive 4 hours of live online tuition, a physical booklet with over 100 pages of examiner-written notes delivered to your door, and access to the full course recording for 4 weeks after the class.

The course takes place over one day, broken into four live sessions:

Class 1: 10:00 – 11:00

Class 2: 11:20 – 12:20

Class 3: 1:20 – 2:20

Class 4: 2:40 – 3:40

It’s best to attend live if possible, but if you can’t make it, you’ll have access to the full course recording for 4 weeks after the live sessions.
No prep is required. Everything you need will be provided, including printed notes which will be posted to you before the course.
The course is taught by Éamon Ó Corcráin, a qualified secondary school Irish teacher with years of experience helping students succeed in the Leaving Cert oral exam.
Yes — the notes include full sample answers for all of the Sraith Pictiúr, along with tips on how to structure your responses and avoid common mistakes.

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Our courses cover all exam essentials while helping you practice Irish naturally with expert guidance.
Why choose us?

We teach Irish differently

We provide online Irish language courses for a variety of examinations. Our courses are exam-focused and interactive.

Live and on-demand interactive classes

Join our interactive 4K classes, designed to help you improve your Irish language skills with ease.

Detailed notes delivered to your door

Receive detailed, exam-focused notes delivered straight to your door, making study easier.

1-1 support outside of class times

Get 1-1 support outside of class times, so you can ask questions, get feedback, and stay on track with your learning.  

Exam-focused Irish Language Courses

Interactive, practical, and entirely online.