FIFTH YEAR BOOK LIST 2017/18
IRISH Honours Level
1. Fiúntas Nua (Ardleibheal) Auth: Michael O’Ruairc, Yvonne O’Toole. Pub: Edco
2. Ar Aghaidh Libh (Ardleibheal) Auth: Ann Cameron. Pub: Edco (Siollabas Nua)
Ordinary Level
1. Fuinneamh Nua (Gnáthleibheal) Auth: Yvonne, O’Toole, Elizabeth Wade. Pub: Edco
2. Ar Aghaidh Libh (Gnáthleibheal) Auth: Ann Cameron Pub: Edco
**TYP Students retain “Ar Aghaidh Libh”
ENGLISH 1. Poetry - “New Explorations” Complete Leaving Certificate Poetry for Examinations
in 2019 & onwards (can only be bought new).
2. Single Text “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare . Full Text and Study Notes
Edited by Billy Ramsell & Brian Forristal. Pub: Forum Publications Ltd (It must be this edition.)
3. English Extra (Higher Level) by Edmund Behan (C.J. Fallons) (Ms Young’s class).
4. Dictionary & Thesaurus – obligatory (2 in 1 pocket size) (to be brought to every class)
5. Comparative Texts – to be decided in September
6. Students will need:
a) Ringbinder
b) Polypockets
c) Dividers
d) A4 Refill Pad with margin.
RELIGION No textbook required.
1 copy
HISTORY 1. “Modern Ireland” Auth: G. Brockie/R. Walsh Pub: Gill & McMillan – NB: Must contain topic 5 (Politics & Society in Northern Irelan ’49 – ’93)
2. “Modern Europe & the Wider World” Auth: Dermot Lucey Pub: Gill & McMillan
3. Students will need:
a) Ringbinder
b) Polypockets
c) Dividers
d) A4 Refill Pad
Purchasing both books 2nd hand is a good option – maybe ask outgoing 6th years
GEOGRAPHY 1. Changing World Leaving Certificate Core Geography. Auth: Charles Hayes. Pub: Gill & MacMillan
2. Changing World Leaving Certificate Human Geography. Auth: Charles Hayes Una Nation Pub: Gill MacMillan
GERMAN 1. “Deutsch KOmplett” Auth: D. McGrath/M. Devlin Quinn Pub: Folens
2. German/English Dictionary
3. Leaving Cert German Exam Papers Pub: Edco
4. Leaving Cert Oral German 2017+ Auth: James & Dagmar Hayes Pub: CJ Fallon
MATHS Ordinary level:
1. Text & Tests 3 Leaving Cert Ordinary Level. Auth: O.D. Morris. Pub: Celtic Press
2. Scientific Calculator compulsory. Casio FX-85GT Plus.
Higher level:
1. (Text & Tests 4,5,6,7 may be purchased in a 4 pack).
2. Maths Tables: Formula and Tables Approved for use in the State Examinations. Pub: State Examinations Commission
3. Scientific calculator compulsory. Casio FX-85GT Plus.
4. Geometry set.
HOME EC. 1. Complete Home Economics Auth: L. Gillick/L. Healy Pub: Educate.ie
2. A4 Folder, A4 Pad, A4 Dividers
3. €30.00 to cover cost of ingredients – PAYABLE ONLINE ONLY - VSWARE
4. Display folder with polypockets for assignments (minimum of 10).
BUSINESS 21st Century Business. Auth: William Murphy Pub: CJ Fallon
ART 1. “History & Appreciation of Art, Leaving Cert” “Art Works” (2nd Edition) Auth: Séan O’ hAodha.
Pub: Edco
2. Art Materials – Calligraphy Dip Pen with a 3mm nib & and 4mm nib (The Pen Corner – Dame
Street) set of drawing pencils, A2 sketch pad & set of watercolour paints (suggested brands – Daler Rowney, Aquafine or Cottman).
2B + 4B + 6B pencils, 30cm clear ruler.
FRENCH 1. “Tout va Bien!” Leaving Certificate French. NB Must be 2nd Edition for Ord & Higher Level
Auth: Dervla Murphy. Pub: Folens
2. Retain Folens Verb Book.
3. French/English Dictionary.
4. “Exprimez-vous” with workbook. Auth: Declan Webb. Pub: Educate.ie.
5. A4 Hardbook notebook.
BIOLOGY 1. ‘Biology Plus’ *New* Auth: Michael O’Callaghan. Pub: Edco
2. 1 A4 Hardback Notebook for Mandatory Practicals
CHEMISTRY 1. Understanding Chemistry Leaving Certificate. Auth: Tim Mc Carthy, Terence White. Pub: Edco
2. Understanding Chemistry Experiments Supplement. Included with new books but to be purchased separately if buying 2nd hand books.
3. Leaving Certificate Experiment Book. Auth: Tim Mc Carthy, Terence White 2nd Edition Edco
4. Scientific Calculator
5. Maths Tables
6. A4 Folder
MUSIC 1. Large Music Manuscript
2. “Cantata – Jesu, der du meine Seele” J.S. Bach (Eulenburg edition)
3. “Romeo & Juliet Overture” Tchaokovsky (Eulenburg edition)
4. “Piano Quartet no. 1 score” Gerald Barry
5. “Bohemian Rhapsody” Queen
6. Folder & polypockets
CAREERS Students going directly into 5th Yr from 3rd Year should bring in €15.00 for “Reach” Careers Programme which is purchased through the School and retained for 6th Year.
Students from TY RETAIN “Reach” Careers Book from last year.
ACCOUNTING “Modern Accounting for Leaving Cert” Auth: Peter Quinn Pub: CJ Fallon
PHYSICS 1. “Leaving Certificate Real World Physics”; Auth: Dan O’Regan Pub: Folens
Textbook and workbook.
2. “Leaving Certificate Physics Experiment Book”; Auth: Dr Karen Young Pub: Edco
3. Scientific Calculator.
4. Maths Tables.
5. A4 Folder (for experiment data).
LOCKERS ARE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS.
LOCKER RENTAL IS INCLUDED IN SCHOOL EXPENSES.
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A LOCK FOR THEIR LOCKER.
SCHOOL EXPENSES €200 (PAID ONLINE ONLY @ VSWARE)
– MUST BE PAID BEFORE 1st SEPT.
SCHOOL JOURNALS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN OUT ONCE FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION €100