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...
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...
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...
Range of top prizes up for grabs as Scoil Chriost Ri launches fundraiser to...
The sports department in Scoil Chríost Rí are running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment for their various sporting activities.
They are running a raffle...
Mountrath Community School celebrate annual Fright Night event
First-year students of Mountrath Community School took to the corridors of their school to celebrate the annual ‘Fright Night’.
Organised by the Film Club, this...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College Meitheal host end of term Halloween party
To round off the end of the first term at Portlaoise College, the new first-year students enjoyed a Halloween disco organised by the enthusiastic...
In Pictures: Fond farewell to Pat Galvin as Portarlington primary school principal calls time...
The fondness that the community of Portarlington has for Pat Galvin was very much evident on Friday afternoon as he attended his last day...
Laois students urged to apply for SUSI grant
Students in Laois, who are eligible for the SUSI grants, are being urged to complete their applications before the closing date on Thursday, November...
30 nationalities represented as Portlaoise College celebrates its annual Intercultural Day
Portlaoise College celebrated its annual Intercultural Day on Tuesday, October 17.
The event showcased the remarkable diversity of its student body. With over 30 nationalities...
In Pictures: Electric atmosphere as Stradbally schools enjoys triple celebration
For a community to win one county final over a weekend would be a big deal.
But for the Stradbally area there was triple reason...
Arles National School hosting table quiz fundraiser this Friday night
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre celebrates graduates
On Friday last the Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) held its annual graduation ceremony at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
The ceremony was...
In Pictures: Multicultural celebration held in Maryborough National School
Thirty countries were represented at a recent multicultural celebration, held in Maryborough National School.
The children of the school came adorned in traditional costumes, representing...
Local school bus chaos highlighted in Dáil by Laois TD
Local TD Brian Stanley raised problems with school transport in the constituency with Minister Norma Foley in the Dáil last week.
The Sinn Fein TD...
Portlaoise Institute empowering students to be ‘work ready’
In a bid to equip students with the skills needed for a successful transition from education to employment, Portlaoise Institute recently hosted several events...
Transport For Ireland bus route in Portlaoise described as ‘chaos’ as Councillor seeks free...
The Transport For Ireland bus routes in Laois have been described as "chaos" by a local Councillor.
Independent Cllr, Ollie Clooney was speaking at the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcome students and parents to fantastic Open Night
Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to...
Call for Laois schools to enter the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
A Laois TD has encouraged more Laois schools to take part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2024.
Minister for State at the...
“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...