Did you go out to celebrate when you got your Leaving Cert results?

Galwayguy35 · 13-08-2014 06:58PM #1

Got mine 22 years ago, it being in the days before the internet I remember going to the school, being happy that I passed and and drinking a few pints in the pub that night with a few classmates.

Macavity. · 13-08-2014 07:04PM

I did well and cleared what I needed by a bit, but I was disappointed with one grade and foolishly made it ruin the entire day. Got a Chinese takeaway and listened to Trompe le Monde on repeat instead of going out with my friends.

the groutch · 13-08-2014 07:05PM

Yes, but I didn't get plastered and act like a complete asshat like most of them will tonight.

dodderangler · 13-08-2014 07:07PM

Went out at 12 o'clock that day and came home at 1 next day. Was completely plastered and don't regret a moment of it. Had great night. Didn't act the boll0x but I was fairly hammered and after pubs and clubs ended in my mates house

C.K Dexter Haven · 13-08-2014 07:08PM

William Tell Tavern (now the Hairy Lemon I believe)

dundalkfc10 · 13-08-2014 07:08PM

Went for pints all day then a house party

Hard to believe its 11 years ago

Teyla Emmagan · 13-08-2014 07:09PM

Nope. I played a round of golf with my mother and then went to Pasta Fresca for dinner with both parents. Was only 17 so wasn't even allowed a glass of wine.

I'm hardcore, so I am.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 13-08-2014 07:11PM

Went out for a few cans with the lads but I went home early because I wasn't a big drinker then. Not like now.

Not like this.

Agricola · 13-08-2014 07:11PM

15 years ago. Where did it go. Went in to school, was given the results by the principal. Was happy enough. Had a great night with lads from school, lost my voice.

Turtyturd · 13-08-2014 07:13PM

Was away when they came out so didn't get to.

C.K Dexter Haven · 13-08-2014 07:14PM

Aidan Fierce Stewardess wrote: »

Went out for a few cans with the lads but I went home early because I wasn't a big drinker then. Not like now.

Not like this.

Bet you got loads of points and went home early to celebrate, away from your loser friends at the time- that's where you got the name "smug bastard":P

Mariasofia · 13-08-2014 07:14PM

I did. Drank soda water and lime all night in the Belvedere in Cork and held all my buddies hair back while they vomited up shots like the good friend I am.... :-D

C.K Dexter Haven · 13-08-2014 07:15PM

Mariasofia wrote: »

I did. Drank soda water and lime all night in the Belvedere in Cork and held all my buddies hair back while they vomited up shots like the good friend I am.... :-D

Who held your hair up?:P

13-08-2014 07:16PM

Nope. Was still 17 (and looked about 15) so knew I wouldn't have a hope of getting in anywhere. Also I wasn't the "go out and get pissed" type, took a few more years before I turned into that.

I hung out with a few guys in my year during the day but ended up going to bed about 7 pm that evening as I was completely knackered. Hardcore!

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 13-08-2014 07:16PM

I was only 17, and all the pubs had bouncers checking ID, so it was cans of Fosters in the 'Sunshine Bar' (railway tracks) for me.

I did finger-bang some young wan who got her results that day too, and when me & my pal were drunk and walking home, I remember putting my fingers up to his nose and saying "smell that? That's the smell of success."

Always destined for the top, I was.

Mariasofia · 13-08-2014 07:18PM

C.K Dexter Haven wrote: »

Who held your hair up?:P

Had a classy french plait that night....didnt need anyone..... :-D

C.K Dexter Haven · 13-08-2014 07:20PM

Mariasofia wrote: »

Had a classy french plait that night....didnt need anyone..... :-D

Ah yes, Cuisine de France, nothing like it for breakfast after a long night out on the lime juice:D

RedXIV · 13-08-2014 07:23PM

Results picked up at 10, was in the pub by 10.30 for a few with my old man and my mates, first time I ever drank in a pub with my dad. Didn't come home till the next day. Great night!

Fiolina · 13-08-2014 07:28PM

I did my leaving 22 years ago and I wasn't allowed into town with all my friends. My parents were really pissed off at my results.I don't even remember putting up much of a struggle and I don't think I did anything to celebrate.

How times have changed. My son got his results today. He's gone to a BBQ with friends then off into town, probably til tomorrow. On Sunday he's heading off with 40 others to Crete (I keep thinking Inbetweeners) for a weeks holiday paid by my mother!

C.K Dexter Haven · 13-08-2014 07:30PM

Fiolina wrote: »

I did my leaving 22 years ago and I wasn't allowed into town with all my friends. My parents were really pissed off at my results.I don't even remember putting up much of a struggle and I don't think I did anything to celebrate.

How times have changed. My son got his results today. He's gone to a BBQ with friends then off into town, probably til tomorrow. On Sunday he's heading off with 40 others to Crete (I keep thinking Inbetweeners) for a weeks holiday paid by my mother!

Well, well done for the intervening years and a belated well done on the LC too!:)

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 13-08-2014 07:36PM

I actually can't remember. I remember there were about six people sleeping in my room on the morning when my mother came in to wake me to go get the results so maybe I did the celebrating the night before...I can't remember what points I got either actually. Oh well.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 13-08-2014 07:58PM

Got mine in 1962. I don't remember any celebration other than my mother baking a cake for after our tea and then going to work the next morning as usual.

Fiolina · 13-08-2014 08:11PM

Emmeline Deep Mule wrote: »

Got mine in 1962. I don't remember any celebration other than my mother baking a cake for after our tea and then going to work the next morning as usual.

Aww that's nice. The days of innocence:)

Pumpkinseeds · 13-08-2014 08:20PM

It was 23 years ago so I don't really remember what I did the night the results came out. What I do remember was the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach waiting to get the results, the nerves:eek:

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 13-08-2014 08:22PM

Fiolina wrote: »

Aww that's nice. The days of innocence:)

Innocence my eye! I think we were more street wise and tuned into the world than many nowadays. Simpler times due to affordability perhaps but not innocent. When many guys were working from the age of 13 we soon lost our innocence. I was lucky to have had a scholarship to stay at school until the leaving cert.

smellmepower · 13-08-2014 08:23PM

Nope,nothing to celebrate.Went to Ireland vs Holland friendly at Lansdowne though as had free tickets.Ireland lost 4-0 IIRC.

Got a job in a warehouse the next day,and life has been mundanely ****e ever since.

titan18 · 13-08-2014 08:25PM

Nope. Don't drink and guys in my class were assh0les, so had no interest in spending any extra time around them

spurious · 13-08-2014 08:25PM

I went to 'Rocky 2' in the Green cinema with some friends.

Macavity. · 13-08-2014 08:26PM

Emmeline Deep Mule wrote: »

Innocence my eye! I think we were more street wise and tuned into the world than many nowadays. Simpler times due to affordability perhaps but not innocent. When many guys were working from the age of 13 we soon lost our innocence.

Back in my day, instead of a holiday after the exams we got a punch in the face. And we were lucky to get it too!

strobe · 13-08-2014 08:30PM

I seem to remember being in the Temple Theatre (god I'm old...), there being broken up bits of yokes being thrown into shots of Aftershock, and waking up on someone's sitting room floor soaking wet and wearing a pair of girls jeans that were far too small for me with a friend of mine rocking me with his foot. Just looked at me when I opened my eyes and said "I love you man but you're a fvcking liability" shook his head a few time and walked out of the room.

I assume a good night was enjoyed by all.

13-08-2014 08:31PM

I was in Spain on holidays when I got them so was on the beer most of the week prior to getting them, got them over the phone (hungover) and drank champagne for the cure that morning, then out on the beer early enough and drank the head off myself until I fell back to the apartment at about 6am

Was some craic!

Did you go out to celebrate when you got your Leaving Cert results?

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