Laois secondary school hosts successful Make Way Day
Portlaoise College's 2C class took part in an insightful and meaningful activity at People’s Park in Portlaoise recently.
This event was held as part of...
Laois student and Defence Forces member awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland and ranked...
A Laois student and Defence Forces member has been awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland, as well as being ranked in top 10% globally.
Stephen...
Midlands Science to host TikTok STEM Creative Labs in Laois as part of Science...
TikTok, in partnership with Midlands Science and in association with Science Week, recently hosted the TikTok STEM Creative Labs in Portlaoise last week.
This was...
‘It takes a village’ – Laois farmers urgeded to help teachers deliver farm safety...
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have urged Laois communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary...
Laois primary school to host fundraising talk in support of new astro turf pitch
A Laois primary school is embarking on a project to develop their own astro pitch and fundraising efforts are now underway.
In support to fund...
Laois schools invited to apply for solar panel project that could save thousands in...
All schools in Laois can now apply for free solar panels under a new programme that could see schools save thousands of euro on...
Laois footballer ‘delighted’ to receive sports scholarship award
Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick this week announced the five recipients of its annual Elite Sports Scholarship Scheme, with a Laois footballer included among...
In Pictures: LOETB Abbeyleix Celebrates Graduates at Manor Hotel Ceremony
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (part of the LOETB) recently marked a significant milestone with its annual graduation ceremony, held at the Abbeyleix...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School Science for Development Showcase at Iveagh House
Students and teachers from Mountrath Community School recently attended a special showcase of their work at Iveagh House in Dublin.
The group comprised of Fifth-year...
Laois school empowering students and creating change with Student Leadership Conference
Portlaoise College recently hosted a Student Leadership Conference designed to empower students and create meaningful change for the wider school community.
The Conference was organised by...
New LaoisToday LoveLaois Podcast series to hear from Transition Year students from around the...
Since LaoisToday's inception in February 2017, we have been inundated with requests from second level students around the county to spend some of their...
Laois Principal fulfills ‘lifelong ambition’ of achieving Educational Doctorate
Portlaoise Institute had proudly announced that its Principal, Mr Keith McClearn, has recently achieved a significant milestone in his academic and professional career.
Mr McClearn...
LOETB Schools STEAM Programme up and running for 2024/25
Laois Offaly Educate Together Board (LOETB) have launched the second year of their innovative STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths) schools Programme for...
Smiles and tears in Timahoe NS as beloved SNA bids farewell after quarter of...
Thursday was a bitter-sweet day for everyone in Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe as the children and staff said goodbye to long-term staff member, Margaret...
News in Brief: Power Up grants, Coláiste Íosagáin’s trip to Dublin and Laois volunteers
Coláiste Íosagáin's Green Schools Committee visit Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann
The Green Schools Committee of Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington recently visited parliament buildings in Dublin,...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
News in Brief: Events unveiled for Laois Climate Action Festival and Science Week in...
Laois Climate Action Festival
The Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 will showcase 50 climate-positive events and initiatives across the county from October 6 to 23.
The...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hosts two successful open nights
Portlaoise College opened its doors to parents and prospective students on two evenings for its annual Open Nights recently.
This year’s event featured a notable...
Fashion show announced to raise funds for rural Laois national school
The Parent’s Association of Knock National School, Ballinakill, are hosting a Fashion Show, in aid of the school, on Friday, October 4, in Abbeyleix...
‘Help children develop a passion for learning’: Wolfhill-based Trinity researcher
A single individual can have a far-reaching impact on a child’s academic performance, according to the lead researcher in a new study from Trinity...
Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club raise €7,000 for Scoil Mhuire Fatima
The newly formed Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club got off to a flying start this year following the success of their first Truck and...
‘Find your voice and use it’ says Laois children’s author as he launches fourth...
It may be a long way from the Champs-Élysées to Killeen but Brendan McDonald has brought the two together in writing and publishing his...
Huge news for Stradbally as work commences on new AstroTurf pitch
St Colman's National School Stradbally has announced that work has recommenced on the long-awaited Astro Turf pitch at the school.
This is huge news, not...
Laois secondary school principal announces retirement and brings 36-year teaching career to an end
After the best part of forty years working in different roles in post-primary education, Gerry Quinn is due to retire from St Fergal’s College...
Kolbe Special School excited to be part of National Ploughing Championships 2024
Kolbe Special School are extremely excited to let everyone know that they will be part of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
The school will bring...
Farming novices in Laois offered opportunity to develop agri career
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the...
Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime, most of us take for granted the everyday...
Portlaoise College ready for international educational exchanges and collaboration
Following from the school's successful participation in European Languages Week, Portlaoise College has successfully secured funding through the Erasmus+ programme for the current school...
New Scoil Chríost Rí principal eager to increase visibility, commitment and engagement
Portlaoise girls secondary school, Scoil Chríost Rí, has welcomed a new principal, with Mr Sean Smyth recently appointed to the role.
Mr Smyth (37) is...
