“School transport chaos underlines absence of county coordination” – says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the chaos being experienced in the school transport system shows "a complete absence of local...
Laois students encouraged to enter Ireland’s Top Teen Enterprise Programme
Schools across Laois are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) by new Brand Ambassador and rising Irish media star,...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
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...
Portlaoise College welcome 192 new first year students
The continued growth of Portlaoise College was there for all to see again on Friday as the school opened its doors to another first-year cohort of...
Laois educators collaborate with SETU to enhance teaching and learning
In preparation of the upcoming academic year, staff from Portlaoise College and Portlaoise Institute collaborated with South Eastern Technological University (SETU) to participate in...
Frustrations continue as Laois school children set to return to classroom this week without...
Parents of secondary school children from Emo and The Rock attending their feeder school in Mountmellick are after losing out in a lottery for...
Housing crisis is having a growing and disproportionate affect on education
The ongoing housing supply crisis is having a growing and disproportionate affect on teachers.
It was revealed that are over 1,000 unfilled teaching vacancies being...
Families in Emo and The Rock receive cruel blow just two weeks before the...
With two weeks to go until the return to secondary school, pupils from Emo and The Rock have received some upsetting news.
Bus Eireann School...
Former Tipperary player joins Cistercian College Roscrea as Head Hurling Coach
Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and coach Tommy Dunne will take over as Head Hurling Coach for the...
Cistercian College Roscrea announces new Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study
Cistercian College Roscrea haved announced the appointment of Mr Frank Kelly as Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study.
Mr Kelly joins Cistercian College...
Moment in Time: St Aengus host last awards night before the school is demolished
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 28 2009, when St Aengus Post Primary School in Mountrath held their last...
New Heywood principal is on home territory
With four young children, GAA playing and coaching commitments and a new job as principal of Heywood Community School, Eamon Jackman has a packed...
‘Existing primary schools (in Portlaoise) are bulging at the seams’, Laois TD tells the...
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of lack of school places in Portlaoise in the Dáil this week with Taoiseach Leo...
End of an era as Heywood CS principal Philip Bowe retires
Going to school with the Salesian Brothers in Ballinakilll had a lasting impact on him, according to the outgoing principal of Heywood Community School,...
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix hold their end-of-year school concert
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix brought their school year to a close with a wonderful School Concert.
Parents and extended families were invited into the newly renovated...
Major works at Mountmellick Boys National School approved to go to tender
Laois-Offaly TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the news that major works at Scoil Phádraig Naofa...
‘It was the perfect end to a perfect day’ – Rural Laois school celebrates...
Congratulations to Rushall National School, who have been awarded their 6th Green Flag.
The children and teachers created a wonderful atmosphere, celebrating their achievement with...
“Creating Communities Through Learning” – New proposal for Clonad Community National School
A proposal had been brought to life for a new Community National School to be built in Clonad.
The Clonad Community Development Association (CCDA) have...
A breakdown of educational supports from the government for families and students in 2023
A range of educational supports for families and younger people are available - Laois TD Sean Fleming has said.
"The Government is acutely aware that...
Portlaoise College announce two scholarships for incoming First Year students
Portlaoise College has announced the winners of its prestigious 1st Year scholarship, an esteemed award that recognises outstanding academic achievements.
The scholarship, valued at over...
Soaring back-to-school costs need to be addressed says Laois TD
Sinn Féin is calling on the Government to put measures in place in the coming weeks to address the high annual costs of preparing children...
Department of Education outlines guidelines for new primary school curriculum
The Department of Education has laid out the guidelines and aims for the new primary school curriculum.
The curriculum sets out what children should learn...
Young heroes from rural Laois school rally with fundraiser for mental health support
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a group of Laois school children embarked on a remarkable journey to raise funds for...
Leading Ireland’s Future Together: Portlaoise College happy to be playing their part
At Portlaoise College, Transition Year students are given the opportunity to engage in a vast array of programs to develop skills and qualities in...
In Pictures: Ballyadams NS raises its second Active School Flag
There was great celebration in Ballyadams NS last week as they proudly raised their second Active School Flag.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who is a member of...
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...