Major new extension announced for new Laois secondary school building
A major new extension to the new St Francis Special School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise has been announced.
In recent times St. Francis...
Fourth Laois student awarded UCD scholarships for academic excellence
A fourth Laois student has received a UCD Entrance Scholar Award earlier for academic excellence.
Sarah Graham sat her Leaving Cert in St Leo's College...
Two students awarded entrance scholarships at Laois secondary school
Two incoming first years have won the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship awards for 2022/2023.
Jack Nolan of St Colman’s National School...
Three Laois students awarded UCD scholarships for academic excellence
Three Laois each received a UCD Entrance Scholars Award earlier this week for academic excellence.
Durrow's Darragh Conroy, James Dunne from Portarlington and Fionn McWey...
Significant day in Stradbally as new Cosby National School is officially opened
It was a momentous day today in the picturesque setting of Cosby NS in Stradbally as their new school premises was officially opened.
Pupils, staff,...
Laois represented by five different schools at recent Dáil na nÓg event
Five Laois students from five different schools represented the county at a Dáil na nÓg event recently.
Emily Costigan (Mountmellick CS), Anna McWey (Heywood CS)...
Three Laois schools exhibit at Croke Park for Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school’s competition
Students from three Laois secondary schools exhibited at Croke Park for the Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school's competition recently.
Portlaoise College, Mountrath Community School and...
Young Laois student attends European Parliament following successful project
A young Laois student headed to the European Parliament in March after winning a competition hosted by MEP Billy Kelleher.
Mountrath Community School Transition Year...
Laois secondary school officially open brand new outdoor gym
Physical education at Portlaoise College is reaching a whole new level with the launch of the first outdoor gym in a post-primary school in...
Laois students from two schools selected for National Student Enterprise finals
Local Enterprise Office Laois have announced that winning teenager entrepreneurs from Mountrath Community School and Portlaoise College will go forward to represent Laois at...
WATCH: Laois secondary school celebrate Multicultural Week with stunning rendition of Imagine
The students and staff of St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise have come together to sing 'Imagine' by John Lennon to promote peace and prosperity around...
Fundraising concert announced for Laois secondary school’s therapy dog
A fundraising concert has been announced for a Laois secondary school's therapy dog.
Chips, a Labrador puppy, joined the school last month and is being...
In Pictures: Splendid new sensory facility opens in Laois library
A brand new sensory facility was recently opened in a Laois library.
The facilities in Mountmellick library include a Sensory room which provides a relaxing,...
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...
Laois student stars at All-Ireland Linguistics Olympiad Final in DCU
A young Laois student excelled at an All-Ireland competition which took place in DCU recently.
Sarah Daly, a Transition Year from Mountmellick Community School, was...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school gets its own ‘Narnia’ as sensory room opened
A Laois secondary school enjoyed a brilliant day recently as its brand new sensory room was officially opened.
Clonaslee College is a school set in...
Success for Portlaoise College at Laois debating finals
The Laois County Council chamber was filled on Monday afternoon for the final of the Laois inter-schools debating competition.
Coláiste Íosagáin from Portarlington took on...
‘Joyful re-connection’ as children with additional needs in Laois school enjoy life after restrictions
Very few have benefitted more from the lifting and easing of Covid-19 restrictions than children with additional needs.
This was shown so clearly last week...
Laois student receives prestigious award for academic excellence
A Laois student has received a prestigious university award for academic excellence at a recent awards ceremony.
Portlaoise native, Christopher Carew, was presented with his...
Eight Laois schools added as major expansion of DEIS programme announced
Eight Laois schools have been added to the DEIS programme which delivers a range of targeted supports at tackling educational disadvantage.
The news was announced...
Portlaoise College responds to lifting of school restrictions
After two years of unprecedented disruption, schools have been told to resume normal routines and normal teaching and learning activities, since February 28.
Portlaoise...
Five Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards
A record number of students from every county in Ireland and 29 countries overseas have been awarded Entrance Exhibition Awards from Trinity College Dublin.
Among...
Laois secondary school to be ‘All Shook Up’ as TY musical returns
The TY students of Mountrath Community School are set to showcase their second ever musical “All Shook Up” in St Philomenas Hall, Mountrath.
The production...
In Pictures: Laois footballers among the graduates as DCU host first ceremonies since 2019
Over the last three days, almost 4,000 students have graduated from DCU and a number of Laois people were among them.
Two of these are...
Laois teenager one of just 30 chosen for National Board of Youth Assembly in...
A Laois teenager has explained how her experiences with Laois Comhairle na nÓg has inspired her to pursue a life in politics.
Anna McWey, a...
Laois students launch project aiming to highlight harmful effects of vaping and smoking on...
A group of Laois secondary school students are creating a project that aims to highlight the harmful effects of vaping and smoking on young...
In Pictures: Historic adventures at The Rock of Cashel and Donaghmore Workhouse
The second year group of Mountrath Community School embarked on a medieval historical outing recently.
On Monday, led by Mr Cillian Hegarty, the group headed...
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...
In Pictures: Laois TY students put their skills to the test at activity centre
The TY students in Mountrath Community School thrilled in the vast array of challenges and activities at Redhills Adevnture in Kildare on Monday.
Redhills is...
Portlaoise College launches fundraiser: ‘Spin for the Outdoor Gym’
Portlaoise College in association with their parents council are delighted to launch "Spin for the Outdoor Gym" fundraiser to raise funds for a state...
