Almost 74,000 students are receiving their Junior Cycle results today.
The State Examinations Commission says 73,879 candidates sat the exams this year, up slightly on 2025.
More than 651,000 individual grades are being issued, with just under 9 per cent awarded a Distinction.
Around 30% received a higher Merit, while almost 35% of grades were a Merit.
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has congratulated those getting their results, while urging them to be careful and responsible in their celebrations.
Drinkaware is also asking parents to talk openly with teenagers about alcohol and help them make safe choices tonight.
Its CEO, Dearbhla O’Brien says parents can play an important role in setting expectations around celebrations:
