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...
In Pictures: Special guest Ian Harte poses with fans at fundraiser for Kolbe Special...
Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte was the special guest for Kolbe Special School fundraiser earlier this week.
The event...
‘Never thought we’d see this day’ – big occasion as Dan starts school
The first day in school is a big moment in anyone's lifetime, but for little Dan Donoher from Jamestown near Ballybrittas, who starts junior...
A third of all Irish students say they are experiencing serious financial problems
A third of all students in Ireland say that they are experiencing serious or very serious financial problems.
That is according the latest Eurostudent survey,...
‘As local TD, I will not tolerate a two-tier system where schools in my...
A Laois TD has hit out at his own Government, saying he "will not tolerate a two-tier system" with regards to special needs education.
Fine...
New special education facilities announced for Ballyroan and Ballylinan National Schools
New educational facilities for children with special education needs has been approved in both Ballyroan and Ballylinan National Schools.
Ballyroan National School has been approved...
Planning permission expected to be granted for new 1,000-student secondary school in Portlaoise
Coláiste Dhún Masc / Dunamaise College Portlaoise has applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to build a brand new secondary school in...
In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
LOETB and Teagasc team up to offer a range of new training services for...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc recently announced a new ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner...
In Pictures: Phenomenal achievement as rural Laois primary school receive four national awards
A rural Laois primary school has been the recent recipient of a staggering four national awards
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa Shanahoe have been awarded a Green...
Calls for increased funding as primary schools in Laois see continued rise in costs...
A Laois TD has called upon the Government to provide increased funding for primary schools in the county as their costs continue to rise...
Students at Ratheniska National School complete inspiring 3km run challenge
Over the last six weeks, students from Third- to Sixth-Class in Ratheniska National School have undertaken the challenge of completing a 3km run.
The students...
Portlaoise student awarded prestigious DCU scholarship for gifted students
A student from Portlaoise College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to Dublin City University (DCU) as part of a programme for gifted students.
Dominik...
Laois students honoured at ceremony recognising their grá for Gaeilge
Students from Timahoe National School were presented with a Gaelbhratach flag at a ceremony in Roscrea for their promotion of the Irish language.
The student...
Celebration of one of Ireland’s longest-serving teachers – as Portlaoise primary school principal retires
Muriel Wall-Coughlan has made an incredible contribution to education - and her remarkable 51-year teaching career was celebrated in Scoil Bhride in Knockmay today...
In Pictures: A magical weekend of creativity during Laois Cruinniú na nÓg
Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of creativity for children and young people, was held over the weekend, with children throughout Laois given the...
Portlaoise student to represent Ireland and UK at Microsoft World Championships in USA
A Portlaoise student has beaten off competition from all over Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales to be crowned the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist UK...
Several new ASD classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Six Laois primary schools and four secondary schools have been approved for additional ASD classes.
These classes will help children with autism integrate into the...
Clonenagh National School to host Summer Fete in June
If you’re looking for a fun day out for all the family, why not head along to Clonenagh National School on Sunday, June 9.
The...
