Laois represented as 58th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition to begin tomorrow
Over 1,000 students are set to take part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2022 as it launches online tomorrow at 8am.
And...
Two students awarded €1,000 from Laois secondary school towards college fees
Each year at Portlaoise College, they award two students with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees.
This...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois mam and daughter among graduates in IT Carlow
A Laois mam and daughter were among the many men and women who graduated from IT Carlow recently.
Mother and daughter Kathy and Niamh Sims...
Laois student representatives voice their disappointment at decision to fully reopen schools tomorrow
Two Laois students have voiced their disappointment at the Department of Education's decision to fully reopen schools tomorrow.
Yesterday, the Department said 'there is no...
CONFIRMED: Schools set to reopen in full as planned on Thursday
All schools across Laois and the country are set to reopen as planned on Thursday, the Department of Education has confirmed.
The Department confirmed the...
In Pictures: Huge excitement in Laois school as very special guest arrives via helicopter
There was huge excitement in one Laois school today as the children received the best surprise ever to finish their term.
Santa Claus himself was...
Portlaoise College recognised with prestigious Solidarity award for Community Care module
Portlaoise College has been highly regarded for its innovation and commitment to providing a holistic education for its students within the locality and beyond....
Stunning Laois creation set to appear at Junk Kouture Grand Final on RTE 2
The Junk Kouture Grand Final will air on RTE on Thursday night - and three Laois girls are going for glory.
Chloe Coss, Fial Dalton...
40 Laois families to receive Christmas boost as local students, teachers and businesses come...
40 Laois families will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to the incredibly generosity of a Laois school and local businesses.
Second Years in...
Two Laois students scoop climate award for nuclear energy project
Two Portlaoise students have won the EirGrid Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future Award with their nuclear energy project.
Portlaoise CBS students, Seán Maher and Daniel...
In Pictures: Mountmellick students take part in the Music Generation Laois ‘Music-Rich’ schools programme
Students in Mountmellick’s Scoil Phádraig Naofa are currently taking part in bodhrán classes with Dale McKay from Music Generation Laois.
4th and 5th classes participate...
Stand Up Week a huge success in Laois secondary school as 2nd Year footballers...
Dunamase College were proud to show their support for their LGBTIQ+ students throughout Stand-Up Week 2021 recently.
The students learned a lot about LGBTIQ+ topics...
Laois teenager elected as Regional Officer for the Irish Second Level Students’ Union
Mountrath Community School Transition Year student Courtney Chambers has been elected as the Laois-Offaly Regional Officer for the Irish Second Level Students Union.
The Irish...
History made in Laois secondary school as first ever girls soccer team gets off...
History was made at a Laois secondary school last week as a girls team competed in their first ever soccer match.
Dunamase College Minor Girls...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host annual Halloween fancy dress party
The first term at Portlaoise College came to a Spooktacular end with their annual Halloween Fancy dress.
The Prefects were on hand to deliver prizes...
Approval granted for extension of expanding Laois secondary school
The Government has given approval to commence construction on the new extension to Portlaoise College.
This new extension and refurbishment works will consist of a...
In Pictures: Clonaslee College Funtober a big success as importance of positive mental health...
This looked like a great month - and what a brilliant initiative!
Wellbeing and the promotion of positive mental health has always been a key...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school hosts successful Intercultural Day
A Laois secondary school hosted a very successful Intercultural Day before the mid term break.
Portlaoise College has students from over thirty different countries and...
Scoil Bhríde in Mountrath gets moving with Active School Flag
The school community in Scoil Bhríde, Mountrath were in celebratory mode recently as they received their Active School Flag.
This was a huge achievement for all...
In Pictures: Range of topics challenged as Intel Mini Scientist competition returns to Laois...
After a year out due to Covid-19, the Intel Mini Scientist was back with a bang this year at Timahoe NS.
'The Air We Breathe’...
Solution found for Laois school to tackle major infrastructural problems
Abbeyleix Scoil Mhuire’s primary school building has been approved for a complete overhaul and retrofit.
This work will solve the problems of the leaking roof,...
In Pictures: All smiles as students begin life in Laois’s newest school building
The students of a Laois primary school have begun life in their brand new building.
Gaelscoil Thromaire existed in its former guise from from 1901...
WATCH: Celebration of the Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge at Dunamase College
On Friday last, Dunamase College, in conjunction with Laois School of Music, celebrated the opening of their Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge.
As Dunamase College, or Colaiste Dún...
14 Laois schools awarded Green Flag for dedication to sustainability and environmental protection
14 schools from Laois were awarded the Green Flag recently for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment.
Despite two school years with closures...
Laois secondary school introduces new subject for Leaving Cert
The introduction of a brand new subject at a Laois secondary school has been heralded as 'an ideal step on the pathway to a...
Three Laois primary schools selected to participate in a Creative Ireland Programme initiative
Three Laois primary schools have been selected to participate in the Creative Ireland Programme initiative - Creative Schools and Creative Clusters.
Raheen, Ballyadams and Timahoe...
New principal in Mountrath Community School brings wealth of experience as she looks forward...
Mountrath Community School have welcomed new principal Kathryn O'Brien, who has been in the role since the new school term began last month.
A native...
In Pictures: Mighty craic as Laois TY group take on the Bogathon
This looks like great craic!
On Thursday September 30, a group of TY students from Mountrath Community School headed for the bog.
Not to foot turf...
Contact tracing and testing of children from school Covid cases no longer necessary from...
There have been many changes and tweaks to the Covid-related guidelines and restrictions but a significant one comes into play from today: children under...
Big breakthrough as new school for Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington moves to planning permission...
The long-running battle to get a new school for Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington took a significant step forward today with the news that the...
