Tag: Award
Laois student and Defence Forces member awarded Best Engineering project in...
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...
Laois Communities Shine at Tidy Towns Awards 2024
The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony, recently held at Croke Park, celebrated the exceptional efforts of communities nationwide in enhancing their local environments.
Laois Tidy...
News in Brief: Over €6,000 raised for Saplings, Laois farming award...
Heritage Golf Club raise €6,100 for Saplings Special School
The Heritage Golf Club in Killenard recently held a Captain's Charity Golf weekend, raising €6,100, with...
Abbeyleix Bog Project takes Pride of Place with All-Ireland Climate Award
A Laois grouo was honoured at the recent Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan.
Abbeyleix Bog Project...
Laois ‘Live Well’ Project shortlisted for 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition...
Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois are finalists for the Age Friendly Communication Award at the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards.
Their...
Laois mother recognised with Family Carer of the Year Award
Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Sarah...
All-Ireland success for Laois company at 2024 sustainability awards
There was a big win for Laois at the All-Ireland sustainability awards this past weekend, with Ballykilcavan Brewing Company picking up two honours.
Ballykilcavan were...
Laois man Colin Donnery recognised with top European recruitment award
Laois man Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op, has received a top European recruitment honour after being named in the Staffing 100 Europe.
The...
Laois successes at Better Farming Awards, held in Killenard’s Heritage Hotel
The inaugural FBD Better Farming Awards were recently held in the magnificent setting of the Heritage Hotel in Killenard, with significant Laois success on...
Five Laois Finalists at Better Farming Awards 2023
Laois boasts five finalists in this year’s FBD Better Farming Awards, awarding the highest levels of achievement made in the industry’s move towards a...
Laois man Ronan Dunne wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2023 award
The National Apprenticeship Office has awarded Portarlington man, Ronan Dunne, Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprentice - a top category award in the Generation...
Two Laois winners among 2023 Irish Food and Hospitality Awards
The winners of the 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced, with Laois taking two huge prizes.
Among the winners at...
Portlaoise College wins Trinity Access Programmes: Schools of Distinction, Transformation Award
Portlaoise College has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their...
Laois business awarded prestigious international food and travel award
The Heritage, Killenard has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2023.
The award is the highest recognition presented annually to those businesses that...
Leading Ireland’s Future Together: Portlaoise College happy to be playing their...
At Portlaoise College, Transition Year students are given the opportunity to engage in a vast array of programs to develop skills and qualities in...
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...