Over 61 and a half thousand students get their Junior Cert results today.

Over 600 thousand grades are being delivered to students in 25 subjects. The overall number sitting the Junior Certificate rose by 2.3 per cent this year.

For the first time, results from the reformed English Junior Cycle, combine exam results with continual assessment marks.

This year also sees the first time students will receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.

The profile records both their exam grades, the outcome of other assessments during the Junior Cycle, and other achievements - in non curricular activities like sport, debating or community projects.