As Leaving Cert students approach their Irish exams, Hugh Gallagher, an experienced teacher, shares valuable strategies to enhance their performance. For listening comprehension, students should note recurring vocabulary, especially related to counties and job qualifications. Gallagher emphasizes the importance of accuracy in writing, suggesting that students use simple sentences to avoid grammatical errors. He predicts that essay topics may include the education system, teenage life, and the impact of social media and AI. In reading comprehension, Gallagher advises underlining question words and extracting full answers from the text. For poetry, focusing on imagery rather than broad themes will better prepare students for any question. Gallagher also recommends that ordinary-level students opt for blog and email formats, as they are more straightforward than short stories. Lastly, he suggests listening to previous comprehension tapes to familiarize themselves with the exam format.