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The High School Dublin Established 1870

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  • Examination Results
  • Junior Cycle
  • Junior Cycle Examination Results 2022
  • Transition Year programme
  • Senior Cycle
  • Subjects
  • Art
  • Business Subjects
  • Classical Studies
  • CSPE
  • English
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Guidance
  • History
  • Home Economics
  • Irish
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Politics and Society
  • Religious Education
  • Science
  • SPHE
  • Technological Subjects
  • Library
  • School Self Evaluation
  • Study Skills
  • Book Lists
  • Support for Learning Department
  • Irish Exemption process
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Form 1 Induction

Irish Exemption process

It is essential that the following documentation published by the Department of Education is reviewed prior to making an application for an exemption from the study of Irish at post-primary level:

Circular: https://www.gov.ie/en/circular/f33d5-exemptions-from-the-study-of-irish-post-primary/

Documentation: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/irish-exemption/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/en/service/irish-exemption/

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/132103/f10eb5b6-fb2c-4dc9-bcc8-6d7c33e8b973.pdf#page=null

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