ATU Sligo CAO Apps Surge as Students Stay Close to Home
March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Irish Independent
CAO applications for ATU Sligo rise sharply, reflecting a national trend of students choosing third-level education closer to home in the west and north-west. Overall CAO applications climb 6.5% to 88,817, driven by population growth and new programs like veterinary medicine, which sees a 75-96% jump in interest, pharmacy up 41-69%, and physiotherapy rising 26%. Read more about this...