Martina Mulhall
Martina Mulhall is the LaoisToday Career's Correspondent. She is a career guidance counsellor at Gold Star Careers
Martina Mulhall: Don’t dismiss the idea of studying in the UK
Irish students continue to look to Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales for university opportunities, and for good reason.
More than 5,000 students from the...
Martina Mulhall: Choosing what’s next – how students can make college open days count
This week kicks off a brand-new season of CAO college open days, with events running across campuses nationwide from October to December.
For Senior Cycle...
Martina Mulhall: From Portlaoise to global stardom – The Umbrella Academy star Robert Sheehan
This summer, through the Gold Star Careers series, 16 remarkable Laois people generously shared the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal...
Martina Mulhall: CAO Handbook 2026 – Don’t fear it, start using it
The CAO 2026 Handbook has landed, and with it, the next stage of the Leaving Cert journey.
For many students, that handbook can trigger...
Martina Mulhall: Shaping futures – Kathryn Corbett on careers, challenges, and change
In this series, we speak to high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices...
Martina Mulhall: From AFL star to GPA Leader – Colm Begley’s journey in sport...
In this series, we speak to high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices...
Martina Mulhall: Don’t miss out – It’s not too late to apply for SUSI
Many students, and their parents, believe it’s too late to apply for the SUSI student grant once the college year has started.
But the...
Martina Mulhall: From Portlaoise to the red carpet – the journey of Stevie Blake
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: CAO week – Decisions, deadlines and new beginnings
Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers offers one-to-one or small group career advice, in-person or online, to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
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Martina Mulhall: From boyband to boardroom – The unstoppable journey of Damien Bowe
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Meet the adopted Laois man who has made a massive impact on...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Leaving Cert results 2025 – What you need to know!
The long wait for Leaving Cert results is almost over as results are released on Friday, August 22.
It is important to know what to...
Martina Mulhall: From rucks to rounds – Meet the Laois doctor in Ireland’s second...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Traineeships – alternative pathways series Part 3
Over the past two articles in this series, we’ve looked at Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses and Apprenticeships as strong alternatives to the CAO...
Martina Mulhall: ‘Trust your vision’ – Heidi Higgins on building a career in Irish...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Sound career moves – How Ann-Marie Kelly became a force in Irish...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Alternative career pathways for Leaving Cert students Part 2 – Apprenticeships
Every year more and more Leaving Cert students look beyond the traditional CAO route to pursue their career ambitions.
Factors such as the points-race, cost...
Martina Mulhall: Crafting career success – Ballykilcavan’s David Walsh-Kemmis on beer, bravery and big...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins on her career as an electrician and her...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Alternative career pathways for Leaving Cert students
Every year more and more Leaving Cert students look beyond the traditional CAO route to pursue their career ambitions.
Factors such as the points-race, cost...
Martina Mulhall: Laois sporting legend Sue Ramsbottom on her fascinating career in the Irish...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: A chat with world renowned performance coach Patrick Harding
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: A chat with award winning poet, publisher, writer, broadcaster and poetry film...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Springboard+: Free and Subsidised Third-level Courses
Every year hundreds of people miss out on the opportunity to avail of free or heavily subsidised third-level courses run under the Springboard+ scheme.
These...
Martina Mulhall: Sitting down with renowned animator, director and writer – Seamus Malone
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Kicking off our brand new careers series with Kevin O’Loughlin of Nostra
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Martina Mulhall: Summer tips for the 5th Year students who have just finished school
The Summer between 5th and 6th year is a great time for incoming 6th years to get to grips with exploring career options.
This will...
Martina Mulhall: Take steps to avoid CAO disappointment
Every year hundreds of students miss out on a college place because of missing or incorrect information on their CAO application account.
This is entirely...
Martina Mulhall: CAO change of mind facility set to open today
This week tens of thousands of students across Ireland will be granted a vital opportunity to review and amend their college course choices, as...
Martina Mulhall: A chat with Ross Munnelly on his achievements on the pitch and...
This week I’m kicking off a new Q and A careers special with an in-depth interview with Laois football star Ross Munnelly, looking at...