Kolbe: ‘We have waited too long … this time we are not going away’
You'd have wanted a heart of stone not to have been moved by the contributions made by two local parents to Wednesday night's public...
Kolbe school community ‘devastated’ as new development put on hold
There is devastation in the Kolbe Special School community, with an update from the Department of Education stating that the development of a new...
Kolbe: ‘It breaks my heart every morning,’ Laois mother describes a parent’s heartbreak at...
Sitting in the front room of her home in Portlaoise, Geneviève Finane-Fagan tearfully describes the heartbreak herself and every other parent, teacher and staff member...
Kolbe School cannot be left behind – Stanley
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has said that Kolbe School Portlaoise, which caters for children with severe intellectual and physical disabilities, needs a new...
Works to begin on new Kolbe School ‘in weeks’ says Laois TD following Education...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan says that construction to build the new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise will commence 'in weeks'.
This was the conclusion that...
Charity event in aid of the Cuisle Centre and Kolbe Special School planned for...
On Saturday, April 27, a charity event will be going ahead at Portlaoise Golf Club.
The event, now in it's fifth year running, will be...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rotary Club hosted concert in aid of Kolbe Special School
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School took place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13 and was well attended.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are...
Fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School to take place on Saturday
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School is set to take place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are behind...
Portlaoise woman set to scale the heights for 60th birthday with skydive fundraiser for...
A Portlaoise woman will celebrate her 60th birthday on Saturday, March 30, with a real adrenaline rush - a tandem skydive to raise funds...
‘The news we have all been waiting for’ – Contractor appointed for Kolbe Special...
The Minister for Education has given approval to Kolbe Special School to appoint a contractor for the new Kolbe Special School building in Portlaoise.
The...
ESB says ‘HSE paperwork’ holding up further enabling works at site of new Kolbe...
ESB Networks have provided Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan with an update on the ongoing works at the site of the new Kolbe Special...
Laois TDs outline ongoing situation regarding new building for Kolbe Special School
Two Laois TDs have outlined the current situation regarding the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan and Fianna Fail's...
#LoveLaois Podcast: Laois Rose interview – plus Biden, Kolbe, Mr Personality and Shergar
In the second episode of our new #LoveLaois Podcast we hear from newly-crowned Laois Rose Sinead Dowd.
Based in Cullohill, she tells the brilliant story...
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...
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...
#PrioritiseKolbe Committee say that latest statement for Laois TD Sean Fleming fails to address...
An action group set up to reverse the decision to cut funding for a new school building for Kolbe says a statement by Sean...
New Kolbe school project will be back on track within weeks, if not days,...
Two Laois Government TDs have told a public meeting that the new-build Kolbe Special School project in Portlaoise will be back on track within...
Laois Councillor suggests Kolbe funding could be restored in April as public meeting called
A Laois County Councillor says that the funding for the construction of a new Kolbe Special School could be restored in April.
Speaking at a...
‘Any delays of a technical appraisal will be no more than 4 weeks’ says...
A Laois TD has moved to reassure those concerned by the news surrounding Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says he...
Laois Minister for State describes Kolbe situation as ‘serious set back’ and ‘will seek...
Laois Minister for State Sean Fleming has described the news surrounding Kolbe Special School as 'a serious set back' but he is certain the...
Portlaoise Musical Society set to walk 500 Miles for comeback show and Kolbe Special...
Portlaoise Musical Society are currently stepping it out with their fundraiser of the year - Summer Walkin' 500 Miles.
This is a walking challenge throughout...
Education Minister says new school for Kolbe moving ‘at great pace’ as Department commitment...
Minister for Education Norma Foley says that she is doing everything in her power to move the project to build a new school for...
Update provided on progress for new Kolbe Special School as tender process set to...
Minister for Education Norma Foley has provided an update on the status of the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The Fianna Fail...
Major progress for new Kolbe Special School as planning permission granted
Planning permission has been granted for a brand new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The location for this new school is on the Block Road...
‘Great day’ for Kolbe Special School as brand new building moves a step closer
Today has been heralded as a 'great day' for Kolbe Special School as there has finally been progress on their hopes for a new...
Laois TD calls on Education Minister to ‘move ahead’ with new building for Kolbe...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Education Norma Foley to immediately move ahead with a new building for Kolbe Special...
Laois women get closer to fundraising target as they get set to cut hair...
Two Laois women have raised almost €3,000 in aid of two very special charities as they prepare to cut off their hair.
Friends Lindsey McFall...
Laois women set to cut hair in aid of Kolbe School and Little Princess...
Two Laois women are set to cut their hair in aid of Kolbe Special School and Little Princess Trust.
Friends Lindsey McFall and Amanda Lalor,...
Laois Ireland and Liverpool Town Reds Supporters Clubs make donation to Kolbe Special School
Fair play to all involved here.
Two soccer supporters clubs have come together to raise €600 for the Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The Laois Republic...
Minister for Education promises to push on with new Kolbe School following visit
Minister for Education Joe McHugh visited Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise yesterday.
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, Minister of Education Joe McHugh, Sinn Fein TD...