Located on the edge of Laois and making a huge impact by keeping Irish...
'Beidh rince fada againn más é is fearr. Ór is airgead, ól is beathuisce Óro, fad a mhairfímid beo'
That phase is attributed to Séamus...
Laois school learns lifesaving CPR skills as it earns Irish Heart Foundation award
A school in Portlaoise is the first in Laois to receive an Irish Heart Foundation award after its students were trained in the lifesaving...
National School extensions approved for Timahoe and Newtown
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that two schools in Laois have been given approval for extensions.
Newtown...
Success for Laois at annual ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2023
A group of young people from Portlaoise College held off stiff opposition from across the country to claim top prize in the Junior Waste...
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...
