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         <title>Qualifax</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Find details on courses at all levels — PLC, apprenticeship, higher education, and more. Essential for researching CAO courses too.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Ireland’s national career guidance website. Explore job profiles, take career interest tests, check out labour market info and more.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Barnardos work with vulnerable children and the family of all children</p>]]></description>
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         <title>SpunOut</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>SpunOut is a youth-focused website. It aims to promote general well-being and healthy living amongst young people.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Teen-Line Ireland</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Teen-Line Ireland is a free phone-support service for teenagers who need someone to talk to. Number is 1800 833634</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Jigsaw provide supports to young people with their mental health by working closely with communities across Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>GROW is a mental-health organisation that helps people who have suffered, or who are suffering, from mental-health problems. It provides a helpline and support groups nationally.</p><p>1890 474474</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This website, developed by the HSE, aims to improve awareness and understanding of mental health and well-being in Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>The National Office for Suicide Prevention</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Pieta House is a residential centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide in Lucan, Co. Dublin. It has outreach centres and centres of excellence around Ireland. Number is 1800247247</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>ReachOut aims to provide quality assured mental-health information and inspiring real-life stories by young people to help other young people get through tough times.</p><p><br></p><p>01 7645666</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Samaritans offers support for people struggling to cope, including those contemplating suicide, through a helpline.</p><p><br></p><p>1850 116123</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bodywhys supports people affected by eating disorders. It offers confidential support and information services for people affected by eating disorders.</p><p><br/></p><p>1890 200444</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>BeLonG To supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>01 6706223</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The LGBT Helpline provides a listening support and information service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as well as their family and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>1890 929539</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hotline.ie">hotline.ie</a> service provides an anonymous facility for the public to report suspected illegal content encountered on the internet.</p><p><br/></p><p>1890 610710</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Webwise is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, funded by the DES and the EU Safer Internet Programme. It raises awareness of online safety issues and good practice among students, their parents and teachers.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Data Protection Commissioner ensures that those who keep data comply with data-protection principles. The website gives information on individuals’ rights and on organisations’ responsibilities.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Internet safety departments: YouTube</title>
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         <title>Rape Crisis Network Ireland</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) is a specialist information and resource centre on rape and all forms of sexual violence.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>SAFE Ireland is the only national organisation representing frontline domestic violence services in Ireland.<br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>CAO</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Apply for almost all undergraduate courses in Ireland — check out the handbook, important dates, and video guides.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-15 23:52:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>📊 Careers News (Daily Irish careers updates)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Get updates on courses, open days, and career trends in Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🧑‍⚕️ Health Careers Ireland</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Explore over 120 health and social care careers. Includes videos, info on entry routes, and day-in-the-life stories.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🌍 Studying in Europe — EUNiCAS</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Want to explore courses taught through English in Europe? This site helps you research and apply.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>⚡ Apprenticeships in Ireland</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Learn about over 60 types of apprenticeships — earn while you learn in sectors like engineering, IT, finance, hospitality, and more.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🛠️ Generation Apprenticeship Ireland</title>
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         <title>💼 Smart Futures (STEM Careers)</title>
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         <title>🎨 Creative Careers (Creative Ireland / NCAD)</title>
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         <title>💻 Qualifax CAO Demo (Practice filling in a CAO form!)</title>
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         <title>📊 National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Understand the levels of qualifications — from PLC courses to PhDs.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>📈 Leaving Cert Points Calculator</title>
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         <title>🔗 Irish College Open Days Calendar</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:19:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>📝 SUSI (Student Grant Applications)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Ireland’s national student grant application system. Check eligibility and apply for a grant towards college fees and living costs.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>💡 Access College (HEAR &amp; DARE combined info)</title>
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         <title>🏫 ETBI (Education &amp; Training Boards Ireland)</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490912266</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Explore Further Education options — PLCs, apprenticeships, and other ETB programmes.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:30:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>💶 Student Budgeting Advice (Money4College)</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490914949</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 A student budgeting tool for planning college costs and grants.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:31:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>📖 QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) – Progression routes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Find out how QQI Level 5 &amp; 6 awards (e.g. from PLCs) can help you progress to higher education.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🎓 University of Galway Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Undergraduate scholarships, including the Excellence Scholarship (based on CAO points.)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:36:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🏆 University of Galway Sports Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Support for talented student athletes — financial award, access to facilities, and support services.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:36:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🎵 University of Galway – Creative Arts Performance Points Scheme</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490926678</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Award 40 bonus CAO points for excellence in music, drama, film, writing, or journalism.</p></li><li><p>Helps boost entry to any undergrad course (except Medicine). </p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:39:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Civic Engagement Scholarship- University of Galway</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>✅ University of Galway: €1,500 per year, renewable for your whole degree. Includes leadership workshops, volunteering opportunities (e.g. ALIVE Programme), and social impact projects.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:44:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>⚡ ATU (Atlantic Technological University) Galway Sports Scholarships</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490936063</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 The ATU Sports Scholarship programme provides both financial and non-financial benefits to talented student athletes, and is open to new full-time students on any of ATU’s campuses</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:46:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>⚡️ATU - 1916 Bursary Fund</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490938083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The 1916 Bursary Fund is a national access scheme to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from groups most under-represented in higher education.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:48:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>⚡️ATU - Google Insight Scholarship</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490940531</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This scholarship will support 3rd level students from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and communities, with a particular focus placed on students studying courses related to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital safety.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:49:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>⚡️ATU - Ireland Health Care Scholarship</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490946047</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ireland Health Care Scholarship aims to invest in a 21st century health workforce that meets the needs of tomorrow and promote diversity in higher education by supporting young people from less advantaged and non-traditional backgrounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 00:54:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🎓 University of Limerick Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 UL offers academic entrance scholarships, sports scholarships and supports for access students.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🏆 University of Limerick Sports Scholarships</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3490955001</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Tailored support for student athletes at all levels.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>⚡ TUS Limerick Campus Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Includes academic and sports scholarships, and progression scholarships for FET graduates.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🎓 TUS Athlone Campus Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Academic scholarships for high achievers, sports scholarships, and access supports.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 01:01:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🎓 ATU Sligo Academic &amp; Sports Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Entrance scholarships for CAO applicants and performance-based sports scholarships.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🎓 Maynooth Entrance Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Automatic awards for students with 575+ CAO points.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🏆 Maynooth Sports Scholarships</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Support for athletes competing at a high level.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 01:05:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Maynooth University - Engineering Scholarship </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Engineering Scholarship - W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering</strong><br>The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett.<br>The scholarship provides €3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University (this currently refers to MH304 BE Electronic Engineering and MH306 BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices).<br>Two scholarships are available to registered first year students each year.                     </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 01:10:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Maynooth University - Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Bachelor of Music</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Entrance Scholarship for one entrant to MH103 Music is awarded in September.  The top scoring applicant, based on the MH103 online video audition, is offered the scholarship of €1,000. The successful applicant is informed following registration.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 01:12:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Maynooth University Undergraduate Scholarship for Students with Disabilities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Maynooth University Undergraduate Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is for students who are in the first year of their undergraduate degree for the first time, who have a significant disability and who are experiencing financial difficulty.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 01:16:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>All Ireland Scholarship </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Scholarships programme was established in 2008 to support many gifted young students across Ireland by providing them with financial support thus enabling them to participate in all aspects of university life. 125 All Ireland Scholarships from the 32 counties are awarded each year with 1,674 recipients, with 1,348 successful graduates having emerged with primary and post graduate degrees to date.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Naughton Foundation Scholarships</title>
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         <title>🎻 University of Limerick – Irish World Academy of Music &amp; Dance</title>
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         <title>✅ Munster Technological University (MTU) Scholarships</title>
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         <title>✅ FetchCourses.ie</title>
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         <title>✅ CareersPortal – PLC Guide</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Clear guide to what PLCs are, why they’re worth considering, and how to apply.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅ University of Galway – QQI/PLC Entry Pathways</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Find out how your Level 5/6 qualification can help you progress to degrees in Galway.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 The official guide to student grants, fees, and financial supports in Ireland. Includes eligibility info for SUSI grants and fee schemes.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Some local credit unions (e.g. St Jarlath’s CU, St Columba’s CU) offer cost planners for college — check your local branch for tools or advice.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>📌 SpunOut.ie – Student Budgeting Guide</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491040845</link>
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         <title>🇬🇧 Applying to UK &amp; Northern Ireland Universities (UCAS)</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491044159</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Thinking of studying in the UK or Northern Ireland? UCAS is the central system for applying. Here are key links and tools to help you get started!</p><p><br/></p><p>IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF APPLYING TO UCAS AS SOON AS YOU KNOW.</p><p><br/></p><p>Find courses, entry requirements, and apply online.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅ UCAS Key Dates &amp; Deadlines</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491045376</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Check when to apply — note earlier deadlines for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Oxford &amp; Cambridge.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅ UCAS Tariff Calculator</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491046109</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Convert your Leaving Cert grades into UCAS points (some UK courses may use these).</p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅ UCAS Personal Statement Guide</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491047613</link>
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         <title>✅ Citizens Information – Studying in the UK</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491048531</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn about fees, funding, and what Irish students should consider.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅ CareersPortal – Studying Abroad Guide</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491052226</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An Irish‑tailored overview on study options abroad: Europe, US, Australia, and key considerations.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🌍 EducationUSA Ireland</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491062511</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Official resource for applying to US colleges — includes testing, funding, and application guidance.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>🇮🇪Citizens Information – Studying Abroad</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491064211</link>
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         <title>✈️ Erasmus+ Opportunities</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491065706</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Funding support for European study or traineeship as an Irish student.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>📌 Top 5 Study Tips for Secondary Students</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>💬 Want to make your study time count? Here are five tried-and-tested techniques for Junior and Leaving Cert students:</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>🗓️Studyclix – How to make the perfect study plan!</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491092402</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to make a brilliant study plan, to help your revision — key for the Junior and Leaving Cert!</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>✅  Note-Taking: Cornell Method Explained</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491095660</link>
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         <title>🗺️ MindMup – Free Mind Mapping Tool</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491097347</link>
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         <title>⭐️ BBC Bitesize – Study Skills for Students</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491101746</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Secondary school study techniques — find out where your study strengths are!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>📚 Studyclix - methods that work</title>
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         <title>✅ BBC Bitesize – How to revise for exams</title>
         <author>teachermsharkin</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491106809</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A clear explainer on active revision.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jigsaw x NEART PODCAST: How to manage exam stress</title>
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         <title>Printable Study Plan</title>
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         <title>🧩 Jigsaw – Mental Health Support for Young People</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/teachermsharkin/usefulguidancelinks/wish/3491191172</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Free, confidential support for 12-25 year olds. Info, online chat and local services.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-16 03:24:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>National Learning Network (NLN)</title>
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