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In Pictures: LOETB Abbeyleix Celebrates Graduates at Manor Hotel Ceremony

Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (part of the LOETB) recently marked a significant milestone with its annual graduation ceremony, held at the Abbeyleix...

Laois Principal fulfills ‘lifelong ambition’ of achieving Educational Doctorate

Portlaoise Institute had proudly announced that its Principal, Mr Keith McClearn, has recently achieved a significant milestone in his academic and professional career. Mr McClearn...

LOETB Schools STEAM Programme up and running for 2024/25

Laois Offaly Educate Together Board (LOETB) have launched the second year of their innovative STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths) schools Programme for...

LOETB Adult Literacy for Life – working in our community

One of my earliest memories is of my mother reading to me, the world opening before me as I realised there was a connection...

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...

Government urged to address youth funding in upcoming budget with Laois/Offaly...

A local TD has brought before the Dáil the issue of acutely low funding for the Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB). Sinn Féin's Brian...

LOETB and Teagasc team up to offer a range of new...

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...

News in Brief: Proposed renovations for rural Laois national school and...

Barnashrone National School  The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...

LOETB take over old GameStop building in Lyster Square

Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to a number of new initiatives and projects across Portlaoise town. The Laois Offaly Education and Training Board...

Substantial funding needed for youth services across rural parts of Laois

There is substantial funding needed for youth services across rural parts of Laois according to the Laois Offaly Educate Together Board (LOETB). It was revealed...

LOETB receives lowest youth work funding in Ireland – ‘If we...

Young people in Laois "are being treated totally and completely unfairly," Laois County Council has heard. In terms of youth funding, the Laois Offaly Educate...

€2.6 million in funding allocated to improve education and training facilities...

Laois/Offaly Educational Training Board is in line to receive €2,610,000 in funding to further improve and develop the training facilities in Laois and Offaly. This...

New Nearly Zero Emissions Building Training Unit developed in Laois

Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB) have announced the launch of their new Mobile Nearly Zero Emissions Building Training Unit. The unit will travel to...

€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...

Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre Open Day: Discover what we...

On Tuesday May 23, Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre will hold an open day for prospective students. Education and Training Mountmellick FET Centre provides a range of...

Laois and Offaly ETB raise cost of living concerns with Oireachtas...

Members of the Oireachtas, including Laois politicians met with representatives from Laois and Offaly ETB at a special briefing event in Buswells Hotel in...

‘Significant funding increase projected for Laois Offaly educational disadvantage fund’ says...

Funding allocated to the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) since 2020 from The Reach Fund (formerly the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage...

In Pictures: New Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Information...

Minister Seán Fleming, officially opened the new Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) Information Hub in Portlaoise town centre on Friday last. The...

Disadvantaged learners in Laois and Offaly to benefit from funding under...

Disadvantaged learners in the Laois and Offaly region are set to benefit from funding under the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF) to encourage...

In Pictures: Tributes paid as Laois woman brings four decade career...

Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held a retirement reception for Denise Dunne on Friday last. Portlaoise native Denise worked with Laois Offaly Education and...

LOETB plant Hazel Tree in Mountmellick to commemorate National Traveller Mental...

A tree planting event took place in Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) to commemorate National Traveller Mental Health Day recently. The outdoor event...

FREE online workshop on Sustainable Living with Laois County Council and...

In partnership with Laois County Council, LOETB are delighted to offer this NEW FREE online workshop on Sustainable Living with Aoife Munn; Lecturer, Environmentalist...

Youth organisations and services to benefit from €32,000 in Capital Grant...

Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board has been awarded €32,302.23 in capital grants to support youth organisations, and local youth services and clubs. This funding will...

€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois

Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative. Funding provided under the Resilience and...

JOB VACANCY: LOETB seeking applications for Apprenticeship Electrical Instructor Cover Panel 

Laois and Offaly ETB invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following: Apprenticeship Electrical Instructor Cover Panel for 2021/22 Applications in respect of the above...

Laois among four new retrofitting centres of excellence

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has confirmed four retrofitting centres of excellence are to open within the...

Peatland Rehabilitation Traineeship kicks off Bog Restoration Project  

LOETB and Bord Na Mona have collaborated on a unique Traineeship for Bord Na Mona employees that supports the company to maximise the carbon...

WATCH: LOETB tutor shows how to make delicious lemon and blueberry...

Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) Recipe - Lemon and Blueberry Muffins These muffins are so light and...

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board embrace Instagram to engage...

For various organisations and groups, knowing what social media platform to be on to engage with your audience can be a challenge. For so long,...