Chemistry

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

6th Year

Weekly Grind

On-Site

Online Live-Stream

Our Leaving Cert Chemistry grinds will help you fill gaps in your knowledge and develop your answering techniques to ensure you perform at your best on exam day. As a Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Teachers:

Caoimhe Ní Mhuircheartaigh Matt Curran

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Maximise your potential with our Weekly Grinds! Proven to help students achieve top marks, our expert-led sessions give students the best chance at state exam success.

Improve Your Grades

Exam Focus

Exam Technique

Access Class Recordings

H1 Study Notes

How These Grinds Will Help You

Improve Your Grades: Our Grinds are specifically designed to improve performance in the State Exams. Students who attend our Grinds see an improvement of 23 CAO points on average.

Exam Focus: We will cover the key points in every topic on the course curriculum with a specific focus on the material most likely to appear on the exam.

Exam Technique: We will show you the standard of question that you will be expected to answer in the exam and how to ensure you get all of the marks on offer.

Access Class Recordings: As a Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

H1 Study Notes: You will work from specially designed, exam–focused notes and sample questions, with fully worked solutions which will be an invaluable study resource.

Meet Your Chemistry Teachers

Caoimhe Ní Mhuircheartaigh

Caoimhe brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to Biology and Chemistry lessons. Caoimhe has a BSc. in Genetics and Cell Biology from Dublin City University (DCU) and a professional master's in science education. Before transitioning into teaching, Caoimhe worked as a geneticist in pathology laboratories, as a biotechnologist in the biopharmaceutical industry and in histopathology laboratories within hospitals. These roles provided invaluable hands-on expertise, which enhanced her ability to teach science with real-world context and relevance.

Caoimhe’s teaching approach is highly student-centred, focusing on making science relatable and understandable for learners of all levels. By drawing on professional experience, they bring concepts to life, connecting classroom lessons to real-world applications. Known for being approachable and supportive, Caoimhe creates an encouraging learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions, develop an in-depth understanding of scientific concepts, and build the critical thinking skills needed to excel in the leaving certificate science subjects.

Caragh Rellis

Caragh is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Chemistry, Maths and Science with experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare and education publishing industries. She has two decades of experience teaching Leaving Certificate Chemistry and Mathematics in Ireland and A -Level Chemistry in New Zealand.

Caragh has a degree in Chemistry with Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science from the University of Bradford. She completed her Higher Diploma in Education in Trinity College and she also obtained a MSc in Mathematics for Education from NUI, Maynooth.

Caragh has extensive experience as an examiner with the State Examinations Commission. She delivers her lessons using clear and concise language and examples, focusing explicitly on past exam material. She draws on the insights she has gained as an examiner to help students to navigate the challenges of the state exams. Her motivation and dedication to teaching generate an active and engaging learning environment which provides her students with the understanding they need to achieve exam success.

What Our Chemistry Grinds Cover

During the academic year, we will cover all core topics in the Leaving Cert Chemistry course in detail in the weekly grinds. Exam technique will be a focus of the classes to fully prepare you for the Leaving Cert Chemistry exam. As each topic is covered, past exam questions will be dissected in class to demonstrate how to answer them to a H1 standard.

In the weekly grinds, you will be given exam-focused notes covering all the core topics on the Leaving Cert Chemistry syllabus. The all-important mandatory experiments found in section A of the exam will be covered in detail in the weekly classes and appear throughout the notes.

The following topics will be covered:

History of the Periodic Table

The Periodic Table of Elements

Stoichiometry

Bonding

Acids and Bases

Volumetric Analysis

Rate of Chemical Reaction

Equilibrium

pH & Indicators

Fuels

Thermochemistry

Organic Chemistry

Gas Laws

Radioactivity

Oxidation & Reduction

Electrochemistry

Water

Water Analysis

Chromatography

Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full

1st Subject

€1,099

Total: €1,099

2nd Subject

€549

Total: €1,648

3rd Subject

€549

Total: €2,197

4th Subject

€549

Total: €2,746

5th Subject

€549

Total: €3,295

6th Subject

€549

Total: €3,844

Where can you attend these grinds?

Our live, interactive grinds are available in two formats, both designed to offer you full engagement and access to top-quality instruction

In-Person: Join us in person at our Blackrock location for classroom-based grinds.

Online: Attend our grinds online, from anywhere in Ireland, with fully interactive live-streamed classes.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to ask questions and interact with our teachers throughout each 75-minute session. All classes come with our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you attend via live-stream, we’ll post the notes to your home at no extra charge. As a Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Our Leaving Cert grinds focus on what's essential for the exams. Our teachers cut through the unnecessary material to concentrate solely on the core content, helping you maximize your exam performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 1st September 2025.

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 27th October- classes resume Monday 3rd November 2025
Monday 16th February – classes resume Monday 23rd February 2026

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 8th December 2025 – classes resume on Monday 5th January 2026

Easter Holidays:
Monday 30th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Final Classes:
Saturday 16th May 2026

Please note grinds take place as normal on bank holidays

Can students ask questions in grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending grinds in person or online via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the grinds?

Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert grinds are 60 minutes in duration.

Can I get recordings of the grinds?

As a Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Can I change my choice of subject for my grind during the year?

Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.

How do I access my live-streamed grinds and recordings?

You will access your live-streamed grinds and recrodings via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you login details for this platform in advance of your grind.

If I opt for live-streamed grinds, how do I get my study notes?

Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.

Can I try out the weekly grinds for free before signing up?

Yes, all students can attend a free trial of our weekly grinds to ensure they are happy with the service.

Do Weekly Grinds take place on bank holiday Mondays?

Yes, weekly grinds take place as scheduled on bank holidays and public holidays throughout the year.

Hear from our Chemistry Students

“Don really helped me get my head around some of the tougher topics on the exam. I thought he was really relatable and had a great way of teaching the subject.”

Attended Don's Accounting Grinds

“I was getting <40% in Maths class tests in 5th Year & started Maths grinds in 6th Year. I just got my results back and I got a H1, I couldn't be happier and I owe a lot of it to Rob. He's an amazing teacher and I'd recommend him to anyone!”

Attended Robert's Maths Grinds