Just over 1,400 Clare based leaving Cert students have received their results today.
2014 has seen a surge in the numbers taking higher level maths – with almost 14-thousand earning 25 bonus points for passing.
Schools around the country opened from 9 o'clock this morning to allow the 57 thousand candidates collect them in writing if they chose to.
One student scored 9 A1s – with 13 earning 8 A1s and 50 receiving 7 A1 grades.
The National Parents Council wants concerned students and their parents to call their helpline manned by guidance counselors .
Spokesperson Linda O'Shea says people have a variety of questions when they pick up the phone.
The National Parents Council can be contacted on 1800 265 165
Speaking at St Nessan's Community College in Limerick, The Education Minister Jan O'Sullivan says she will do everything in her power to make it affordable for students to go to college.
Students are expected to mark today's milestone by celebrating with friends across the country tonight.
Clare's Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Joe Downey has been offering his congratulations, however he's urging all pupils to party responsibily.
