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...
In Pictures: Heywood Community School celebrate stunning 2021 Leaving Cert results
Heywood Community School recently celebrated their students who received brilliant results in the 2021 Leaving Cert.
Spink's Mark Kehoe achieved the maximum 625 while Abbeyleix's...
In Pictures: New Meitheal team appointed and First Years begin at Laois secondary school
A Laois secondary school have appointed a new Meitheal team and welcomed a brand new batch of First Years in recent weeks.
Five classes of...
Laois secondary school appoint new Deputy Principal as their growth continues
The Portlaoise College school community warmly welcomed Mary Marum - who was recently appointed as a new Deputy Principal.
Mary was a Science and Biology...
Momentous day as Knockbeg College’s brand new school officially opened
It was a momentous day in the history of one of Ireland's oldest educational facilities as Knockbeg College's brand new school was officially opened.
A...
In Pictures: Back to School as new term begins around the county
It might not have had the same historical significance of last September as primary schools around the country opened for the first time since...
Two Knockbeg students receive maximum 625 as Vicarstown trio get 1,800 points between them
Two Knockbeg College students have received the maximum amount of points in the 2021 Leaving Cert.
Jack Ross and Finn Coss were both awarded 625...
Portlaoise College unique celebration of outsanding Leaving Certificate results
With students able to access results from home, Portlaoise College bucked the trend and decided to stick with tradition.
The Leaving Cert class of...
History made in Laois secondary school as student records first ever 625 Leaving Cert...
History has been made in St Fergal's College in Rathdowney today as the school recorded its first ever 625 points result.
Darragh Hogan, who hails...
Eight Portlaoise CBS students achieve more than 600 points in 2021 Leaving Cert
The 2021 Leaving Cert results are out and the fantastic news from Laois students continues.
Portlaoise CBS have confirmed that eight of their boys have...
Four Laois students in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise get maximum 625 points
For a school to have one student get maximum points in the Leaving Cert is a big deal - but Scoil Chríost Rí in...
Top of the class! Mountrath CS student scores seven H1s in 2021 Leaving Cert
The 2021 Leaving Cert results are out today and we already have news of an unbelievable result.
Finn Culleton of Mountrath CS is a happy...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school welcome 168 new First Years to begin new journey
On Friday last, Portlaoise College welcomed 168 first year students to the school as they begin their secondary school educational journey.
Students met their Year...
In Pictures: Dunamase College and Knockbeg College welcome new batch of First Years
There was great excitement in schools across the county recently as First Years began life at second level.
The incoming first years received a warm...
Send us your back to school photos as new year starts
It's a big week for students, teachers and parents as a new school year begins around the country.
The 2020-21 school year was disrupted considerably...
In Pictures: New journey begins as Laois secondary school welcome new First Years
Wednesday was the start of the second level journey for the first year students in Mountrath Community School.
It's an anxious day for students and...
Local Senator writes to Minister Harris calling for review into SUSI grant eligibility criteria
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has written to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science calling for an urgent review of SUSI...
Meet the Laois woman who came from Spain to work as an au pair...
A Portlaoise woman who first came to Ireland from Spain to work as an au pair has gone into a whole different career thanks...
Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action
Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois primary school bid farewell to 120-year-old...
Last week marked the end of an era in the small rural community of Trumera, as the local primary school students said farewell to...
Laois families encouraged to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Applications are now open for the Back to School Clothing Allowance and Footwear Allowance.
This is a once off payment to those eligible to assist...
In Pictures: Active Flag goes up as Newtown NS bring the curtain down on...
Over the last couple of years, Newtown National School in Crettyard completed a programme of activities designed to achieve an Active Flag for the...
In Pictures: Active schools week, outdoor gallery launched and talent show – busy times...
The pupils and students in Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise have been extremely busy recently.
As a another difficult Covid-19 disrupted school year comes...
Laois school principal calls for calculated grades to remain in some form for Leaving...
With students around the country currently sitting their Leaving Cert exams, a Laois secondary school principal has called for this year's system to continue...
Warm tributes and well wishes paid as popular Laois school principal retires
Warm tributes and well wishes have been paid to Aoife Elster, Principal of Dunamase College in Portlaoise, following the announcement that she intends to...
