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🧪 Paper 1 - Ceapadóireacht (Composition)
📌 Essays (Aistí):
These are always central. Expect themes tied to:
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Technology and social media influence on youth
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Environmental concerns (e.g., climate change or sustainability)
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Mental health or young people’s wellbeing
✅ Pro Tip: Memorise a flexible bank of phrases you can adapt to different topics. High marks go to those who stay relevant, show structure, and express personal insight.
🧠 Comprehension (Léamhthuiscint)
Two passages — both modern in tone. Trends show:
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Political or social issue in Passage A
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Cultural or linguistic focus in Passage B
⚠️ Tips:
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Focus on question keywords (e.g., mínigh, luaigh, tabhair dhá phointe)
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Use examples directly from the text
✍️ Paper 1 - Prós & Filíocht (Poetry & Prose)
📝 Prós:
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Likely: Dís, Hurlamaboc
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Dís has shown up repeatedly, but it remains a favourite for examiners because of its gender and societal commentary.
📝 Filíocht:
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Likely: Colscaradh, Mo Ghrá-sa (idir lúibíní), or An Spailpín Fánach
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Colscaradh and Mo Ghrá-sa often alternate—one usually appears every second year.
✅ Watch out for themes:
Relationships, conflict, traditional vs modern roles.
📄 Paper 2 - An Triail, Poetry, Prose
🎭 An Triail Predictions:
Always comes up. Be ready for:
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A character-focused question (Máire, Liam, Bean Uí Chathasaigh)
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A theme-based question (Hypocrisy, Religion, Society)
✅ Advice:
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Prepare quotes and link back to cultural context of 1960s Ireland.
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Know key scenes and turning points.
📚 Filíocht Litríochta:
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Expect one poem from the studied list. Know:
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Themes
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Imagery
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Poetic techniques (metaphors, personification, etc.)
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🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
What essay should I prepare for 2025?
Cover a general essay (e.g., "Is é mo thuairim go...") that could apply to youth, technology, the environment, or the Irish language.
Is An Triail always on the exam?
Yes. But the question type varies — either thematic or character-based.
📊 What Came Up in 2020–2024?
Here's a snapshot of recurring themes:
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🔎 Final Tips
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Prepare An Triail thoroughly — no surprises there.
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Have two go-to essays ready.
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Rehearse one poem and one prose story in depth.
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Use real-life Irish examples when possible (e.g., TG4, Raidió na Gaeltachta).
