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Education: New scheme to eliminate the cost of schoolbooks to Junior Cycle students

€68 million funding has been introduced as part of a new scheme which will aims to provide free schoolbooks and core classroom resources for...

Parents at Errill National School seeking Autism Supporting Diversity facility

The parents at Errill National School are campaigning for an Autism Supporting Diversity (ASD) facility, with a petition well underway. The parents say their children deserve...

Exciting lineup announced for Knock National School’s Spring Concert

Knock National School are hosting what promises to be a wonderful Spring Concert this week. The event will be held in St Lazarian's Church in...
Lenovo Laptops St Fergal's Rathdowney (1)

Laois secondary school awarded £40,000 worth of Lenovo Laptops

St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney was the only school during 2023, across Ireland and Britain, to secure a Digital Equity Funding grant from Lenovo. Consequently,...
Gaeltacht scholarships Mr Daly, Hanna, Marija, Thomas, James, Emilija, Abi and Ms Walshe

Six Portlaoise College students awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for the summer

Portlaoise College has announced that six of its students have been awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for this upcoming summer. The recipients include fifth-year students James...
BridgeAbility Project Portlaoise College (2)

Portlaoise College students work to improve job opportunities for adults with autism

After learning that 85 per cent of adults with autism are either unemployed or under-employed, a group of students at Portlaoise College have been...

In Pictures: Five Laois schools involved in exciting new initiative, The Antarctic Project

Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Education Support Centre, has announce the successful conclusion of "The Antarctic Project," an engaging competition that captivated...
Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College (5)

Laois secondary school produce Podcast and ‘Walk & Talk’ as they continue to promote...

Members of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College in Portlaoise have been working hard to promote the Irish language in their school...
Tomás Ni Murchú and Colin Waters Dunamase College

Two Laois teachers among 30,000 present at major technology exhibition in London

Tomás Ni Murchú and Colin Waters, two teachers from Dunamase College attended the BETT Conference in the Excel Centre in London, the biggest education...

Scoil Chriost Ri U-16s earn All-Ireland bronze in National Basketball Arena

The Scoil Chríost Rí U-16 A basketball team have delivered an All-Ireland bronze medal after an incredible effort in Dublin's National Basketball Arena. It was...

Portlaoise College TY girls eagerly embrace STEM Passport for Inclusion Program

In a significant stride towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM, Transition Year (TY) girls from Portlaoise College have enthusiastically joined the STEM Passport...
Electric Picnic Cosby NS

Laois primary school launch fundraiser – with Electric Picnic tickets and glamping package up...

This is certainly a prize worth winning - and it's all for a very worthy local cause. Cosby National School in Stradbally have launched a...

Laois students take leading role in promoting online safety 

Three students from Laois are among more than 140 from across Ireland who are taking part in the Webwise Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador...

‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind’ – Anti-bullying Week at...

In observance of Anti-Bullying Week, Portlaoise College orchestrated a series of impactful events to instil a culture of kindness among students. Students were reminded of...
Covid School restrictions

Chronic shortage of Autism Spectrum Disorder units at second level in Laois

Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue of Laois Special Education Needs in Dáil Éireann with Neale Richmond TD, Minister for...

History to be made in St Fergal’s College as they are set to host...

History will be made in St Fergal's College this week as the school will host the first-ever school musical in the 87 years of...

Derrylamogue National School named Laois County winner in ‘Someone Like Me’ national art competition

Derrylamogue National School - a rural school between Rosenallis and Mountmellick, near the Slieve Bloom Mountains - has been named Laois County winner at...

Four Laois schools represented at prestigious BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin

Four Laois schools were represented as students from all around the country presented their projects at the prestigious BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition...

In Pictures: All smiles at Coláiste ĺosagáin Christmas Fun Fair

While variety shows and talent competitions are usually organised to mark the last day of term and the start of the holidays, Coláiste ĺosagáin...

College Awareness Week crowned with Trinity School of Distinction Award for Portlaoise College

Portlaoise College recently celebrated College Awareness Week, which was packed with diverse activities, showcasing the school's commitment to fostering a culture of higher education...

Dunamase College celebrates prestigious recognition as Champion School of Sanctuary

In a momentous occasion for Dunamase College, the school has been recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary by School of Sanctuary Ireland. This prestigious...

‘The Gourmet Garden’ – pop-up restaurant in Laois proves a five-star success

A pop-up restaurant known as "The Gourmet Garden" recently wowed visitors in Heywood Community School, Ballinakill. The restaurant was the result of a new Transition...

Laois student named winner in prestigious all-island poetry speaking competition – ‘Poetry Aloud’

Portlaoise College Students have been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition, which challenges second-level students across the country to perform...

In Pictures: Think Languages Day a big success at Mountrath Community School

The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department at Mountrath Community School ran a hugely successful Think Languages Day which is organised through the Post Primary...

In Pictures: TY students ready to bring ‘Grease’ to Dunamase College

Dunamase College's Transition Year students are set to transport audiences back to the golden era of the 1950s with their upcoming production of the...

Mountrath Community School celebrate Stand-up Awareness Week and Anti-Bullying Week

Students at Mountrath Community School have been celebrating Stand up Awareness week and Anti-bullying week. The theme this year for Stand-Up Awareness Week was Allyship. Students...
Dunamase College

Stanley raises Laois school shortages in Dáil Éireann, highlights Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise

Speaking in Dáil Éireann this week, Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for more school spaces in Portlaoise. "Coláiste Dhún Másc in...
St Francis School

Minister announces over €17,000 for sustainable development projects in Laois schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools. Four schools in the...

In Pictures: Seismic Activity in Portlaoise College as students commemorate Geography Week

First-year students at Portlaoise College commemorated Geography Week recently, showcasing their work in the subject. From first year onwards, students are encouraged to study geography...

Shakespeare meets Elvis – Coláiste Íosagáin presents ‘All Shook Up’ the musical

Coláiste Íosagáin have announced that their students will perform “All Shook Up” the musical. This is a broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, infused with...