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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 7 MIN

Is TY a waste of time or useful to students?

from The Hard Shoulder

Transition year has been the center of many education debates over the years. Parents of teenagers across the country worry about the costs, experiences, and dossing associated with TY. But, is it a waste of time or useful to students?Joining Shane to discuss is Parent Expert Jen Hogan and Principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís Secondary School in Cork Aaron Wolfe.

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Transition year has been the center of many education debates over the years. Parents of teenagers across the country worry about the costs, experiences, and dossing associated with TY. But, is it a waste of time or useful to students?Joining Shane...

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