In Picture: Investigation the winner as Colaiste Iosagain host first Sci-Fest competition
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to the rafters yesterday as the Portarlington school held it's first ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Third Years...
National award for Laois student for excelling in intellectual disability nursing
A Laois student has received a national award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
Sarah Barrett, who is from Lugacurran and is...
2022 Remembered: Emo NS mark retirement of deputy principal Florence Fennelly
January marked the end of an illustrious career as deputy principal for Emo National School's Florence Fennelly.
The staff and Board of Management of Emo...
2022 Remembered: Two students get 613 points in Knockbeg College as Mountmellick and Heywood...
September saw two Laois students earn a staggering 613 points in their Leaving Cert exams.
Two students in Knockbeg College got 613 points in the...
2022 Remembered: Host of Laois teachers honoured by INTO at function following retirements
A plethora of teachers from Laois received INTO honours back in June.
A host of Laois teachers were honoured at a function recently following their...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Tributes paid as popular Laois principal brings 40 years teaching...
June marked the end of an awe-inspiring 40-year career as Caitriona Garry stepped down as Ballinakill NS principal.
It was a great occasion in Ballinakill...
2022 Remembered: Significant day in Stradbally as new Cosby National School is officially opened
A big day for Stradbally as Cosby National School opened their new premises back in April.
It was a momentous day today in the picturesque...
2022 Remembered: Laois’s newest secondary school announce appointment of new principal
We wind the clocks back to May when Coláiste Dhún Másc announced the appointment of new principal, Dympna Kelly.
Laois’s newest secondary school have announced...
2022 Remembered: Laois student receives prestigious award for academic excellence
A look back to Portlaoise student, Christopher Carew, receiving his award for academic excellence back in February.
A Laois student has received a prestigious university...
2022 Remembered: Five Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards
A look back to March when five students from around Laois received Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards.
A record number of students from every county...
Schools before Christmas: Concerts, a calendar, Santa visit and a successful food appeal
Schools around the county are finishing up now for the Christmas holidays until 2023.
Before that, a number of them were involved in different activities...
Two Laois students awarded Third Level bursaries by their former school
Each year at Portlaoise College, two students are awarded with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees.
This...
Laois and Offaly ETB raise cost of living concerns with Oireachtas members
Members of the Oireachtas, including Laois politicians met with representatives from Laois and Offaly ETB at a special briefing event in Buswells Hotel in...
In Pictures: College preparation pays off at Portlaoise College
In the recent College Awareness week which took place in Portlaoise College, there were many events and activities organised where the whole school community...
Laois school among 26 selected for programme aimed at improving mental health of teenage...
26 schools, one in every county in the Republic of Ireland, have been chosen to participate in its #SeriousSupport Schools Programme for the 2022-23...
Three Laois students claim DCU Scholars Awards following excellent Leaving Cert results
Three Laois students were recognised for their excellent Leaving Cert results at a ceremony in DCU recently.
Each year DCU acknowledges incoming high-achieving students within...
Laois student among three honoured with €1,500 Gerard Byrne Bursary for 2022
The NCBI has announced the three recipients of the 2022 Gerard Byrne Bursary for third level students who are blind or vision impaired.
Each student...
Laois secondary school unveil new jerseys ahead of All-Ireland volleyball encounters
A Laois secondary school has unveiled a new set of jerseys ahead of a big week of volleyball next week.
Scoil Chriost Ri only started...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation
Two Laois students were recognised with academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St Patrick’s Conferring ceremony for 2022.
Jessica Higgins from Portarlington and Robert...
In Pictures: ‘Save Water, Save Earth’ – Laois school’s Water Action Day a huge...
Two years of concerted effort to reduce water usage culminated in a Laois primary school on Friday.
Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise held a...
In Pictures: All smiles as two Laois secondary schools celebrate Junior Cert results
After a very long wait, the 2022 Junior Certificate students finally received their exam results yesterday.
Although they sat the state exams back in June,...
WATCH: Laois secondary school launch TikTok page to promote Stand Up Awareness Week
A Laois secondary school set up a TikTok account as part of their efforts during Stand Up Awareness Week.
Mountmellick Community School produced a video...
Two Laois schools all set to perform their musicals – Annie and the Wizard...
Two Laois secondary schools are gearing up for musicals that are taking place in the coming weeks.
Heywood Community School are putting on a performance...
‘We Will Rock You’ – Laois secondary school gearing up for annual school musical
Portlaoise College are in the final preparations for their school musical 'We Will Rock You' with excitement building.
The show will be performed in the...
Silverware on display in Portlaoise college as seven teachers win various championships
Portlaoise College teachers brought chemistry from the classroom to the pitch as an unprecedented seven teachers from the school won various county and all...
Lights, camera, action as Laois secondary school all set for RTE appearance
Mountrath Community School welcomed the RTÉ1 Nationwide team last week as the wonderful Transition Year students had a head start of Science Week 2022.
Wednesday...
Laois secondary school receives award from Trinity College to recognise their innovation
Staff and Students in Portlaoise College have a lot to cheer about recently as they have been recognised by Trinity College Dublin with a...
In Pictures: High standard of projects as Intel Mini Scientist competition takes place in...
'Slurry Safety' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase which took place on Thursday 27th...
Learning Hub launched as Laois secondary school hold first Open Night since the pandemic
Dunamase College hosted a very successful Open Evening recently as pupils and parents/guardians from the local primary schools got an in-person tour of the...
In Pictures: Over 100 students honoured as Abbeyleix Further Education celebrate
After a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre graduation night returned last Friday, October 21.
Over 100 students received...
