Here is every important date in the CAO calendar along with important links, reminders and information about fees ...

Every year some students miss out on round-one offers due to errors, omissions or failure to spot an important message ...

Students are being urged to consider the full array of options available to them ahead of the upcoming deadline for CAO applications. Anyone applying to the CAO should do so before 5 p.m. on 1 ...

CAO applicants who have been impacted by Storm Éowyn have been given an extra five days to complete their application for a college place. Applications are due in this coming Saturday 1 February at ...

Q: What’s happening today? A: Today at 2pm, the first round of college offers will be released to students through the CAO. Earlier this year, the CAO received 83,424 applications — an increase on ...

Aspiring students looking to further their education in 2025 can now officially submit their applications through the Central Applications Office (CAO). With the application window open, this is a ...

Donnchadh O’Mahony provides key advice on ensuring your CAO application works for you Take your time selecting courses and arranging them in order of preference on your CAO application. Photo: Getty ...

With the February 1 deadline fast approaching, now is a great time to consider the essential dos and don’ts of the CAO application process for 2026. Do: Read the CAO handbook in its entirety before ...

Announcing the extension for those affected by Storm Éowyn, CAO head of communications Eileen Keleghan said: 'We encourage all those who are in a position to apply to do so without delay'. The ...