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Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington saw 197 Leaving Certificate Established students and 20 Leaving Certificate Applied students sit the exams in June. Today there was immense pride in the halls of the school, as students received their Leaving Certificate results. "Overall the results were excellent," principal Justin Brown told The Leinster Express / Laois Live. More on the story below images. Pictured: John O'Kane who achieved over 500 points in his Leaving Certificate and will go on to study Occupational Therapy. "Five students received over 550 points, 18 over 500, which means close to 10% of our Leaving Cert established cohort received over 500 points," said the principal. The five students who received over 550 points were Maya Lyons, Avril Reilly, Harish Katta, Avril Whittle and Daniel Brady. Daniel’s sister Grace was one of 220 first year students who started in Coláiste ĺosagáin today. "Once again, the Leaving Cert Applied results were eye watering with 88% achieving distinctions," Mr Brown said. "It was 70% last year and we thought that was excellent. Three students secured full marks – 100% - which means they are in line to receive the Fergal Quinn National Award for excellence," he said. The three students are Chantelle Dowling, Kelly Lyons and John Whelan. Another exceptional LCA student, Corbin Fuller achieved 99%. "These results are a testimony to the hard work of all our students who should be very proud of their excellent achievements," Mr Brown said. "I always said you would have to go far to find as dedicated and committed staff as you do here and these results continue to prove that. On behalf of the Board of Management and our three Deputy Principals – Ms. Walsh, Ms. O’Sullivan and Mr. McGlynn thank you. "While it is important to acknowledge those that achieved high points we are extremely proud of the results across the board. Congratulations to all our students and their families. The Leaving Cert class of 2024 included the son of one staff member –