In Pictures: Special guests join Portlaoise CBS for student awards night
Portlaoise CBS CBS recently held a very successful awards night, where they were joined by special guest speakers, Bernard Jackman and past pupil Brian...
Knockbeg College celebrates the graduating class of 2023
6th year students at Knockbeg College and their families gathered in the college's sports hall to mark their graduation recently.
Proceedings began with Mass, which...
Two Laois students awarded Portlaoise CBS scholarship for 2023/2024 academic year
Two Laois students have been awarded entrance scholarships for Portlaoise CBS ahead of the 2023/2024 academic year.
Eoin Fitzpatrick, of Educate Together National School Portlaoise,...
Parents’ Association in small Laois school begins new fundraising initiative
The Parents' Association in a small Laois school have set up a new fundraising initiative to help offset rising costs.
Killadooley National School, located approximately...
In Pictures: Laois school celebrates an outstanding day of student achievements
Mountrath Community School reverberated with applause and jubilation recently as students, staff, and special guests gathered to celebrate an outstanding day of achievements.
The occasion,...
School of Rock – Laois students create ‘Schools Out’ music video
Young musicians from The Rock NS, Mountmellick have launched a video showcasing their adventures with their bodhráns.
The students take part in the bodhrán programme, provided...
Laois school wins prestigious award from Trinity College Dublin
A Laois school has won the Schools of Distinction Award, presented by Trinity College Dublin.
Mountmellick Community School has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes...
In Pictures: Busy week of student celebration at Portlaoise College
It was an extremely busy week in the calendar of Portlaoise College this week. First up was the school’s Evening of Excellence in Extra-Curricular...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates academic excellence with award ceremonies
Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.
The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine....
Laois student takes second prize in 2023 National Accounting Competition
A Laois student has placed second in the 2023 CPA Ireland National Accounting Competition.
TUS Athlone student, Alexandra Kuran from Mountrath, received a €600 prize...
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board
€200,000 has been allocated for the Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB).
The funding has been announced to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and...
Laois student among the winners at the AIB Career Skills Competition
Laois student Cara Donogher from Clonaslee College was among the winners at the recent AIB Career Skills Competition by Careers Portal.
It was a day...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS TY students enjoy busy week with Barcelona, Sci-fest and Junk...
Sixty-six students and five teachers from Mountrath Community School embarked on a thrilling five-day tour of Barcelona recently.
The Transition Year students had a jam-packed...
Arles NS students complete 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National...
Laois students win National Ward at Enterprise Finals in Croke Park
Students from Laois have taken 3rd prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals, which took place in Croke Park.
Supported...
Cistercian College Roscrea students take to the University Concert Hall Stage in Limerick
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school hosts fundraising fun day in memory of the late...
Coláiste Íosagáin celebrated their annual Schools Go Orange on Wednesday this week.
This year the Amber Altruism Appeal was held to honour the memory of...
In Pictures: Four Laois schools take part in Stem Vex Robotics competition
Last Monday was a huge occasion for four Laois schools who took part in the Stem Vex Robotics Competition.
The four competing schools were Scoil...
Laois students set to benefit from changes to fees which will ‘reduce costs for...
Applications for new student supports have opened and Laois TD Sean Fleming says that they will reduce the costs associated with attending college.
According to...
Second Year students at Portlaoise College gain insight into the world of business in...
Portlaoise College, in partnership with Laois County Council, completed 'The World of Work' Programme 2022/2023 recently.
The World of Work Programme is a collaboration initiative...
Three Laois students to receive five calves after qualifying for final of prestigious beef...
Certified Irish Angus has announced the teams that will be progressing forward as finalists for its Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition 2025.
This is following...
Laois undergraduates and prospective students encouraged to apply for reduction in contribution fee
Undergraduates and prospective students could be entitled to a reduction in the third level contribution fees of up to €1,500.
Speaking Monday morning, Fine Gael...
Four Laois students awarded scholarships by Carlow College
Four Laois residents studying in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s have been recognised for their academic achievement at the annual Carlow College Scholarships Awards ceremony on...
New principal appointed to Portlaoise Institute
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board has announced the appointment of Keith McClearn as the new principal of Portlaoise Institute.
It is the first...
Laois TD confirms that Kolbe Special School has been approved to go forward for...
The new Kolbe Special School building project has been approved today to go forward to tender.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who says...
Gaeltacht, German and French scholarship winners announced by Portlaoise College
As part of its extensive scholarship programme, Portlaoise College, has recently announced the award winners of its Gaeltacht, German and French Scholarships.
These are to...
Laois students perform brilliantly at National Final of Credit Union Schools quiz
Katie Moore, Seán Kiernan, Pierce Milner and Ronan Crowley represented Emo NS, Laois and the Leinster Region at the National Finals of the Credit...
BREAKING: Kolbe Special School project back on track as Minister removes ‘on hold’ status
The project to bring a new school building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise is back on track.
So says Laois TDs Sean Fleming and...
Laois music artist awarded for creative writing by Laois poet in Carlow College
Portlaoise music artist, Stewart Quinn, was recognised for his Creative Writing talent this week at the Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Annual Literary Awards.
Stewart, who...
European Digital School status awarded to Dunamase College at recent ceremony
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was awarded the prestigious European Digital School award recently.
The school, along with Clonaslee College and Portlaoise College, was recognised because...
