English Key Notes 2026 - Higher Level

The purpose of this series is to offer some practical assistance and advice to students preparing for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English Paper 2.

The notes presented here explain and analyse the three elements of the literature syllabus for examination in 2026.

Single Text by Macbeth

Poetry: Full range of poets with useful biography and  
key points included, as well as comprehensive notes on
each poem.

The Comparative Study Texts

• Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
• The Crucible by Arthur Miller
• The Shawshank Redemption byFrank Darabont (Dir)