http://www.limerickpost.ie/ Limerick Daily News from LimerickPost.ie en-us © Copyright 2007, Limerick Post. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:51:38 IST Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:51:38 IST Limerick Post News: Top Stories 60 http://www.limerickpost.ie/images/lpweb2000.gifhttp://www.limerickpost.ie/ LPO_7962 http://www.limerickpost.ie/dailynews.elive?id=7962 THE State Exams have kicked off today, with over 5,000 Leaving and Junior Cert students undertaking their English papers, between Limerick city and county.Over the next two weeks, 2,485 Limerick pupils will sit their Leaving Certificate exams, while 173 will undertake the Leaving Certificate Applied. A further 2,634 students will complete their Junior Certificate cycle in the county.The Union of Students in Ireland advise candidates to go into the exam with a positive attitude. They advise those who are feeling anxious to manage their stress by deep-breathing and think positive thoughts, such as I will do my best.Upwards of 111,892 candidates will sit their exams nation-wide, between June 6 and June 22, in which time three million examination papers will be circulated - equivalent to 34 million A4 sheets. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:03:59 IST