In Pictures: Kashmir Conference in Laois proves to be a successful event
The Midlands Park Hotel was host to Ireland's largest conference on the Kashmir conflict recently.
The conference was organised by Naeem Iqbal and was organised...
Scoil Chríost Rí launches Christmas Book Drive for the Peter McVerry Trust
This Christmas Scoil Chríost Rí are calling on all staff, students and parents to donate their once loved children’s books to those who are...
Existing staffing levels at Laois school set to be maintained
Laois/Offaly Fine Gael TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD that Scoil Bhríde National...
Our School: Welcoming and vibrant atmosphere as we visit Borris-in-Ossory
Our School series brings us to St Joseph's NS in Borris-in-Ossory this week where principal Kevin Horgan, a Cork man who has been in...
German trip, storytelling and Community Care in Portlaoise College
It has been a very busy period for the students in Portlaoise College and here are some of the things they have been up...
In Pictures: Clean air week launched by Green schools in Laois
What a great initiative!
Schools from Laois will be celebrating Clean Air Week from the November 18 November 22 to by undertaking activities and events...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wish farewell to long serving member of staff
What a great send off!
There was great celebrations recently when the staff of Portlaoise College came together to acknowledge the retirement of one of...
Clonaslee College a buzz with science, biodiversity and building for the future
They don’t hang around in Clonaslee College.
This is Science Week and Clonaslee is a buzz of activity and excitement as they have lined up...
Laois man at the heart of Trinity College Med Day 2019
On Friday November 8, over 600 medical students will hit the streets collecting for some money for some great causes in Trinity-affiliated hospitals.
'Trinity Med...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre host Evening Class Awards
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held their awards ceremony for the evening class provision last Tuesday.
Participants received Major Awards in level 5 Healthcare...
Our School: Newtown NS – a small, rural school deeply embedded in the Crettyard...
This week for the Our School series we visited Newtown NS where principal Kevin Gorman and staff welcomed LaoisToday to meet the students.
Located in...
In Picture: Laois School remembers the Holocaust with Crocus Project
Teacher Dr Mary Kelly and the students of Mountrath Community School remembered the 1.5 million Jewish children whom perished in the Holocaust which coincides...
Record crowds attend Portlaoise College’s Career and College Exhibition
Choices for midlands students transitioning from post-primary into third level education were plentiful at Portlaoise College’s fifth annual Career and College exhibition recently.
Parents and...
Timahoe NS hold annual Mini Scientist Exhibition
'Let's Look at Ammonia' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase which took place on...
In Pictures: Laois Girl given chance to run established businesses and public bodies for...
Every year on October 11 the International Day of the Girl, Plan International works with girls to amplify their voices by staging girl “takeovers”...
Laois’s newest secondary school set for significant expansion
Due to the growth in student numbers at Dunamase College planning has commenced to make the Further Education and Training Centre across the road...
Prestigious recognition for Portlaoise College in Oxford University
Three Portlaoise College teachers recently travelled to the prestigious Oxford University to honour the work they're doing for promoting progression to third level education.
Guidance...
Moment in Time: Special presentation to Mountmellick primary school students in 2004
Old school photos are always golden, and Alf Harvey certainly didn't disappoint when he provided us with these gems from 2004 when some students...
Clonaslee College in rude health and shaping up for the future
There is hardly a school in the county that enjoys a more idyllic setting than Clonaslee College, as it is nestled into the foothills...
Midland science receives award from the Naughton Foundation
Midlands science received an award from the Naughton foundation on Saturday October 5.
The Naughton Foundation was established by Martin and Carmel Naughton in 1994.
The...
In Photos: St Marys CBS students receive Junior Cert results
Teachers and students in St Mary’s CBS were delighted to read the Junior Cert results of the students last Friday morning.
In spite of some...
St Colmans NS Stradbally hold coffee morning in aid of Laois Hospice
On October 1st, St Colmans NS in Stradbally held a coffee morning in aid of Laois Hospice.
Laois Hospice Foundation has helped to provide a...
Our School: St Fiacc’s NS in Graiguecullen – big school with huge spirit
This week, we visit St Fiacc's NS in Graiguecullen for 'Our School' series where we go to the primary schools around the county to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute host their annual graduation ceremony
Last Friday Portlaoise Institute held their annual graduation ceremony.
There was a great turnout with over 220 students receiving certification awards from Portlaoise Institute last...
Celebrations as Timahoe school officially open new Early Intervention preschool
It was a big day for Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe as they officially opened their new Early Intervention preschool on Friday morning, Máscoil...
Gardaí urge students to stay safe as Junior Cert celebrations set to kick off
As thousands of teenagers throughout the country get set to celebrate their Junior Cert results, Gardaí would urge students and their parents to be mindful about...
Portlaoise College welcomes record crowd to Open Evening
Porlaoise College welcomed over 600 parents and their children to their Open Evening on Thursday, 26 September.
The guests were greeted by class Prefects with...
Our School: Warm welcome as we visit Ballyadams NS
We love nothing more in LaoisToday than visiting one of the county's many primary schools.
The atmosphere of fun and vibrancy is everywhere. Most of...
Two students honoured with Scholarship Bursary at Portlaoise College
Each year Portlaoise College award two students with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees.
This Scholarship Bursary...
Winner announced for St Marys CBS scholarship
A congratulations is in order to Patrick O Callaghan for winning the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship award.
Patrick is a past...
