CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY208 Commerce (Gaeilge), University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 488. Up 14 on 2025, when Round 1 was 474. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 488
- 2025 Round 1
- 474
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY208 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 488 | - | 488 |
| 2025 | 474 | - | 474 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 488?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 488.
488 points is above roughly 75% of 2026 candidates (about 25.4% scored 480 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 488.
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The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY208. All University of Galway courses and points.
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- GY254Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal JusticeLevel 8507
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- GY517MidwiferyLevel 8498
- GY504Podiatric MedicineLevel 8476
- GY206Business Information SystemsLevel 8474
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY208: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about GY208
What were the CAO points for GY208 in 2026?
Commerce (Gaeilge) (GY208) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 488 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY208 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY208 was 474 points. Up 14 on 2025, when Round 1 was 474.
Is GY208 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY208 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY208 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY208: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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