A record number of students are beginning their state exams this morning.
The number of Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates has exceeded 146,000 - a 4% increase on last year.
1,947 students are sitting their Leaving Cert exams across Cavan and Monaghan while 2,198 students will sit their Junior Cycle exams across the region.
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Students are being reminded to look after their health, as well as their studies.
Educator Tadgh O’Donovan - who's known as 'Teach With Tadgh' on social media - says proper sleep and good nutrition can help boost concentration and reduce stress:
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