The Studyclix Podcast
Episodes
Last minute tips for the oral exams
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Easily the most daunting part of the Leaving Cert, the oral exams can send some students into a stress spiral.In this episode of the Studyclix Podcas...
Last minute tips for the oral exams
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From how to cope with nerves, from what little things you can do to gain extra marks, this podcast is for anyone sitting their oral exams in the next...
Tips for learning a language
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
⏰ TIMECODES AND LINKS BELOW ⏰There's no denying it, languages are hard. However, there are so many ways of improving a language, so many resource...
What do Irish teenagers think of a potential social media ban?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following in the footsteps of Australia late last year, the Irish government are considering placing a ban on social media for children under 16. Whi...
Mindset Tips for Students (with Dr. Richard Hogan)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erin and Andy interview family psychologist Dr. Richard Hogan to get all his best tips on navigating life as an exam student.He tackles all the issue...
IN CONVERSATION: Patrick Monaghan
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We invited TikToker (and former Studyclix ambassador!) Patrick Monaghan onto the podcast, 6 months on from finishing the Leaving Cert. Patrick chats ...
ATU Chats: History & Geography with Adam Burr
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nessa chats with Adam, a third-year student in ATU Mayo studying History & Geography, to find out more about his course, how he came to choose it...
ATU Chats: Studying Robotics and Automation with Freja Glans Praektjar
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nessa chats to Freja, a third-year student in ATU Sligo studying Robotics & Automation through a Common Entry Engineering degree. Listen to find ...
Tips for the Mocks
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erin, Andy and Aisling are kicking off the new year with a chat about the Mocks!This episode is a special one as it's our first time recording in-per...
Musical Theatre in Cork School of Music (Interview with a college student)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Andy is interviewed by his co-host Erin on his college course: Musical Theatre in the Cork School of Music. ...
Tips for achieving a school-life balance
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Erin's experience starring in a musical in the middle of her mocks to the sacrifices Aisling's glad she made to get high results, this podcast of...
Tips for the CAO and making the most of open days (with ATU's Fiona Kelly)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is in partnership with ATU. For more information about ATU's upcoming open days, check out www.atu.ie/openday Nessa chatted to ATU's Mar...
Tips for the CAO and choosing a college course (with Leaving Cert Guidance)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you know what you want to do after the Leaving Cert next year, this podcast is for you! Andy and Nessa chat to guidance counsellor and...
How to get better at Leaving Cert Irish
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish can be a tough subject to get to grips with, but with enough effort and dedication, anyone can get better at it. And our resident Gaeilgeoir Eri...
Cumarsáid Agus Aistriúchán in University of Galway (Interview with a college student)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Erin is interviewed by her co-host Andy on her college course: Cumarsáid agus Aistriúchán in the Universi...
IN CONVERSATION: Kristina Pokhrel
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Kristina Pokhrel, content creator and Studyclix ambassador, as she heads into her 6th year of secondary school. Kristina chats to Lu...
Tips for getting the most out of TY
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke, Andy & Erin chat about their experiences with doing Transition Year, and share their tips for getting the most out of the extra year in scho...
Alternative CAO Stories: Taking the offer you didn't want
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With CAO offers out this week, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to college and...
Alternative CAO Stories: Studying Medicine in Poland
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With CAO Offers Day around the corner, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to col...
Alternative CAO Stories: Taking a Gap Year (with Jake Glendon)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With CAO Offers Day around the corner, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to col...
Everything you need to know about LC Results Day & CAO Offers
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⏰ TIMECODES BELOW ⏰ Luke and Nessa spoke to Donnchadh O'Mahony, a guidance counsellor and CAO expert, to answer the most burning students have at ...
Tips for the CAO Change of Mind
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CAO Change Of Mind is coming up on the 1st of July, giving you one final opportunity to make a decision on what you want to do after the Leaving C...
How to survive exam week
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come! It’s easy to panic, but we’re here to help put some of those nerves at rest and give you practical tips for getting through thi...
Tips for studying last minute
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've only a few weeks to go now, and panic is likely setting in for those doing the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams. Luke, Andy & Erin chat ...
Tips for Leaving Cert English (Q&A with an expert teacher)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re very excited to have expert teacher Laura Daly on the podcast this week! We asked you to send in LC English questions and Laura answered. Fro...
Tips for studying over Easter
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a great time to give yourself a break before the final term of school, but the Easter holidays are a golden opportunity to get a chunk of exam pr...
Tips for dealing with oral exam nerves
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your oral exams are around the corner, chances are your nerves are at an all-time high. It's natural to feel stressed and anxious in the lead-up...
Tips for the Leaving Cert Music Practical
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TIMECODES BELOW ⬇️ Luke is joined by Erin this week to give tips on all things to do with the Leaving Cert Music Practical. Erin got a H1 in h...
Tips for the Irish Oral Exam
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous about the upcoming Irish oral? We've got you covered. Andy chats to Erin, our resident Gaeilgeoir, for all her tips. Regardless of what level ...
How to overcome 'study guilt'
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you *should* be studying? And feel guilty that you're not? It's a common feeling, and it's not easy to overcome. On this episod...
Tips for after the Mocks
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have your results back or not, or whether you were happy or disappointed, this podcast is all about what to do once the Mocks are over. ...
How to feel ready for the mocks
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Studyclix Podcast is back! Luke is joined by Andy and Erin to chat about their experiences with the Mocks and the realistic advice they have for ...
Tips for the CAO with ATU's Fiona Kelly
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke from Studyclix chatted to Fiona Kelly, head of marketing ATU who is also an expert in the CAO! They chatted about everything from important date...
ATU Chats: Computing & Digital Media student Zainab
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Zainab, a third-year student in ATU Galway studying Computing and Digital Media, to find out more about her course, and what her tips ...
ATU Chats: Athletic Therapy & Exercise Rehabilitation student Siobhán Egan
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Siobhán Egan, a first year student in ATU Donegal studying Athletic Therapy & Exercise Rehabilitation, to find out more about her...
ATU Chats: Marketing student Jesus Quaye Saya
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Jesus Quaye Saya, a 4th-year Marketing student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and tips he'd giv...
ATU Chats: Psychology student Paul Boyle
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Paul Boyle, a 1st-year Psychology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and what campus life i...
ATU Chats: Clinical Measurement Physiology student Shauna Cullen
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Shauna Cullen, a 1st-year Clinical Measurement Physiology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about her course, how she came to choose i...
ATU Chats: English & Communications student Ashleigh White
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke chats with Ashleigh White, a 1st year English and Communications student at ATU Donegal, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it,...
Last Minute Studying with Caoimhe Curran
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caoimhe Curran, one week out from sitting her Leaving Cert, joined Luke & Nessa on The Studyclix Podcast! We get Caoimhe's perspective on how s...
Tips for The Leaving Cert (Interview with Danielle McFadden)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle McFadden joined Nessa & Luke on the Studyclix Podcast this week! If you're on social media you're probably already familiar with Daniell...
Tips on time management
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To go hand in hand with last week's podcast, here's our episode on Time Management. It's another questions we get asked a lot at Studyclix. When the ...
3 Prioritisation Techniques To Speed Up Your Study
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are techniques you can use to structure your work and help you study smarter and at this point in the school year, this is what you want! In th...
How to deal with losing motivation
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before recording this podcast, we put up a question box on our Instagram to ask our followers what aspects of school and exams they'd like us to talk ...
Mindful New Year's resolutions for students
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may be already late into January to be talking about resolutions but this episode of the Studyclix podcast is all about how the New Year can make y...
How to succeed in JC English
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Jamie Dockery to get his tips on getting the best possible grade in Junior Cycle Engli...
Regrets About The Leaving Cert
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk candidly about regrets they have about their time in school and what they'd do differently if they were to sit ...
How to succeed in Junior Cycle Home Ec
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Linda Dolan, an experienced Home Ec teacher, to get her tips on getting the best possi...
Answering the most googled Leaving Cert questions
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What questions are people asking when they google 'leaving cert'? Using a search engine tool, we found the most commonly googled questions on the Leav...
How to Study 101
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's back to basics with this podcast! So often at Studyclix we get the question "how do you start studying?" so we thought we'd lay out the foundatio...
Tips for 6th Years: Interview with Aisling Walsh
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for a new school year! And what better way to kick off the first podcast of the year than an interview with Aisling Walsh. Or as she's know...
Tips for studying more in less time
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When exams are coming closer there's one thing on a lot of students' minds...I have so much to study and I don't have enough time! But this podcast i...
How to overcome Oral Exam nerves
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The oral exams can seem like the most nerve-wracking thing in the world but Eimear and Nessa are here to throw every mindset trick and anxiety-reducin...
Sleeping Tips for Students
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is International Sleep Day so we got an expert onto the Studyclix Podcast to talk all about it. Deirdre McSwiney is a Cognitive Behavioural Ther...
How to use Studyclix planners to boost productivity
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa discuss the brand new printable study planners and templates available for free on Studycli...
Healthy Habits Every Student Should Have
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried to set goals or resolutions but can never get them to stick? Do you try to set up a good study routine but you just end up falling...
Repost: Everything You Need to Know About the CAO
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REPOST FROM JAN 2021: Filling out the CAO form can often be a daunting and stressful experience, never mind when you throw the Leaving Cert and a pand...
How to Make a Christmas Study Plan
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final Studyclix Podcast of 2021, we decided to do a festive version of one of our most popular episodes - How To Make A Study Plan! Whether or ...
Burnout: How to recognise it and avoid it
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may or may not have heard of burnout before, but in recent years, it's affecting exam students more and more. Burnout can happen as a result of f...
How To Write The Best Notes For Studying
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your own notes can not only help ease the studying process, but the act of writing them is also an effective study method in itself! There are...
Leaving Cert 2022 Adjustments: What you need to know
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Leaving Cert 2022 exams will be different from most other years. Because of the pandemic, this year's 6th years haven't had the same opportunities...
Planning Ahead: Tips That Guarantee Success
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're 1 month into the school year already and chances are any "fresh-start" motivation you had a few weeks ago is wearing off now. Eimear and Nessa ...
Our Tips for Writing Essays
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While some students take better to it than others, no one is a natural-born essay-writer and there certainly is a formula to writing good essays. Wit...
8 Myths about the Leaving Cert
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've been hearing about the big bad Leaving Cert ever since you started school and it's likely a lot of things you've heard aren't true. This week o...
Tips for Self Care
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure and stress is something every student can relate to, and when it goes too far it can lead to burnout. But knowing how to manage it will lead ...
How To Succeed in Leaving Cert Maths
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maths was never Eimear or Nessa’s strongest subject so they invited two experts onto the podcast to talk about their experience with Leaving Cert Ma...
Tips from a State Examiner on The Béaltriail
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many students right now are preparing for their Irish Oral exam which will take place in schools between March 26th and April 15th 2021. To help us b...
Leaving Cert 2021 Updates: What You Need To Know
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was a lot of confusion about the latest updates from the government on LC 2021, and students were left with lots of questions. To answer thos...
Tips on How To Choose Your Subjects
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in 1st, 3rd or 4th year, you're probably wrestling with what subjects to take on for the next two years. It may seem like a straight-forwa...
Tips On How To Stop Procrastinating
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're often asked for our tips on how to get motivated to study, especially in these times of online learning and self-teaching. So we decided to dedi...
Everything You Need To Know About The CAO
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filling out the CAO form can often be a daunting and stressful experience, never mind when you throw the Leaving Cert and a pandemic into the mix. ...
How To Deal With Christmas Exam Results & Studying Over The Break
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a festive edition of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa talk about Christmas Exams results, what to do about them, and what are the best pract...
Studyclix's Top Tools for Studying
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eimear and Nessa discuss their favourite apps, websites, playlists, tools and podcasts that they personally recommend as a huge helping hand to studen...
How To Succeed in Leaving Cert Irish
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa are joined by a special guest, Aoife, who is Studyclix's resident Irish expert. A past H1 student...
Studyclix Q&A
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We put a question box up on Instagram during the week asking our followers for their questions on all things school and studying. From tips for motiva...
Tips & Info on LC Results 2020
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Leaving Cert Results Day like this is the first of its kind and with that, it brings a lot of questions. Nessa and Eimear asked career guidance coun...
Back To School in 2020
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Back To School like no other and Nessa and Eimear are back to give you the tools you need to kickstart your learning again. Let's do this!
Studying in Times of Uncertainty
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an unusual episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa and Eimear talk about the most recent government announcements with regards to the Junior and Le...
How To Deal With Pressure
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all feel pressure from time to time, but sometimes it gets a bit too much and it affects how you perform in school and exams. To learn how to deal ...
How To Maintain Normality During Exam Year
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so much emphasis put on how important exams and study is, it's easy to forget you have a life outside it all. This week's episode of the Studycli...
How To Cope With Failure
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Failing is a part of life, but when it happens it can really knock you for a while. In this week's episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Nessa and Eimear ...
Spaced Repetition: A Better Way To Study
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to retain the information you study for exams, this is the podcast for you. Eimear and Nessa are here to introduce you to Spaced Repet...
How To Be Ready For The Mocks
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Mocks season and the pressure is building on Junior and Leaving Cert students. Eimear and Nessa are back to equip you with all the tools you need...
How To Fill Out The CAO
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the CAO deadline fast approaching, many Leaving Cert students around the country are feeling the pressure. Eimear and Nessa talk you through ever...
Back To School In January
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to school after Christmas can be a miserable time for everyone. The mornings are still dark and exams seem a lot closer now! Eimear and Nes...
How To Survive The Christmas Exams
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year! Nessa and Eimear are here to get you through the Christmas tests. From how to de-stress to building the perfect study plan, we...
How To Get A H1 in Leaving Cert Physics
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doing Physics for the Leaving Cert? This episode of the Studyclix Podcast is your complete guide to the exam, from the experiments to study tips to al...
How To Get A H1 in Leaving Cert Biology
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Eimear sits down with a H1 Biology student Celine, who went on to study Biomedical Science in NUIG. Eimear and Celine discuss study methods...
Teacher Trouble And How To Deal With It
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk about teachers, the issues students often face with them. Trying to see things from all angles, they give the b...
How To Get The Most Out Of TY
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're in TY hoping to make the most of your year or you're in 3rd year and contemplating if you want to do it, this podcast is for you! Eimea...
How To Make The Perfect Study Plan
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will tell you the key to successful studying is following a plan. But how exactly do you achieve that? In this week's episode of the Study...
Back To School Tips For Fifth Years
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fifth year is an important year. Get your senior cycle on track from the very beginning with these invaluable tips from Studyclix sisters Eimear and N...
Back To School: How To Get A Head Start
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Studyclix Podcast is back for another school year! This episode is all about getting stuck back in with tips on how to take notes, maintain a stud...
The Exam Survival Guide
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Got exams coming up? This is a one-shop stop for everything you need to know before you walk into that exam hall.
How To Avoid Distractions When You're Studying
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting easily distracted is one of the biggest fallbacks for many students preparing for exams. This episode of The Studyclix Podcast gives tips on h...
How To Succeed in Leaving Cert English
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even if English isn't your strongest subject and you struggle with writing creatively, there are still tips you can take on board to help you get the ...
Organisation Tips: Putting Your Study Life On Track
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting yourself organised is a hugely understated part of studying. Revolutionise how you study today with these quick and easy tips.
How To Have A Positive Attitude Towards Studying
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to studying, it's normal to feel a sense of dread. But it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom! In this week's episode Eimear and Nessa...
Studying From Home
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Eimear and Nessa share their tips on how to study at home when you don't have the pressures of a school environment to keep you...
How To Get Motivated To Study
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles of studying is getting started in the first place! In this week's episode Nessa and Eimear chat about the various things ...