In Pictures: Launch of Portlaoise’s Climate-Friendly ‘Walk on Wednesdays’
Portlaoise experienced a "transformative morning" on Wednesday, as the usual hum of car engines gave way to the cheerful chatter of students walking to...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns this Christmas
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath have announced the return of the Annual Tractor Run on Saturday, December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with...
Portlaoise College launches Extended Language Scholarships for 2024/25
Portlaoise College has officially launched its 2024/25 language scholarships, continuing its dedication to fostering language learning among its students.
The scholarships, which provide funding for...
In Pictures: ‘Engaging and interactive evening’ at Portlaoise College’s annual STEM Night
Portlaoise College's annual STEM Night offers local primary school students an engaging and interactive evening that underscores the importance of creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving...
Laois students among those honoured at awards to recognise women in science, technology and...
Two Laois students have been awarded scholarships as part of Johnson and Johnson’s Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Undergraduate Awards.
The pair, who are both from...
Laois basketball star among those awarded DCU Sport scholarships
A Laois basketball player was among those recently awarded a prestigious Sports Scholarship at Dublin City University (DCU).
Ciara Byrne from Portlaoise is studying Actuarial...
In Pictures: Students from all ten Portlaoise schools cluster together for greener travel
The Portlaoise Travel Cluster Project is a groundbreaking initiative, marking the first time in Ireland that all schools within a single town have collaboratively...
Building expected to begin ‘before Christmas’ on new special needs classrooms at Laois primary...
A Laois primary school has received approval to proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms.
Our Lady’s Meadow National School, Durrow,...
Portlaoise College Transition Year students celebrate Think Languages 2024
Students from Portlaoise College joined over 17,500 students nationwide to participate in the Think Languages 2024 festival of languages and cultures.
The seventh annual Think...
In Pictures: ‘Peace Without Limits’ – Lions International Peace Poster Contest and Exhibition 2024
Some of the best student artists across Laois were honoured recently at a ceremony hosted by the Arts Office of Laois County Council.
Prize winners...
Dunamase College presents ‘Elf: The Musical’ at Dunamaise Arts Centre in December
Get ready to jingle all the way as Dunamase College Transition Year students take to the stage with their spectacular production of 'Elf: The...
General Election: Laois primary school principal on the areas he would like to see...
School Funding, Staffing Shortage and Special Educational Needs Support are three priority areas I would like to see the next Government effectively address.
School Funding
‘Cherish all...
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...
