Cistercian College Roscrea announces new Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study
Cistercian College Roscrea haved announced the appointment of Mr Frank Kelly as Deputy Head of Boarding and Dean of Study.
Mr Kelly joins Cistercian College...
Moment in Time: St Aengus host last awards night before the school is demolished
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 28 2009, when St Aengus Post Primary School in Mountrath held their last...
New Heywood principal is on home territory
With four young children, GAA playing and coaching commitments and a new job as principal of Heywood Community School, Eamon Jackman has a packed...
‘Existing primary schools (in Portlaoise) are bulging at the seams’, Laois TD tells the...
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of lack of school places in Portlaoise in the Dáil this week with Taoiseach Leo...
End of an era as Heywood CS principal Philip Bowe retires
Going to school with the Salesian Brothers in Ballinakilll had a lasting impact on him, according to the outgoing principal of Heywood Community School,...
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix hold their end-of-year school concert
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix brought their school year to a close with a wonderful School Concert.
Parents and extended families were invited into the newly renovated...
Major works at Mountmellick Boys National School approved to go to tender
Laois-Offaly TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the news that major works at Scoil Phádraig Naofa...
‘It was the perfect end to a perfect day’ – Rural Laois school celebrates...
Congratulations to Rushall National School, who have been awarded their 6th Green Flag.
The children and teachers created a wonderful atmosphere, celebrating their achievement with...
“Creating Communities Through Learning” – New proposal for Clonad Community National School
A proposal had been brought to life for a new Community National School to be built in Clonad.
The Clonad Community Development Association (CCDA) have...
A breakdown of educational supports from the government for families and students in 2023
A range of educational supports for families and younger people are available - Laois TD Sean Fleming has said.
"The Government is acutely aware that...
Portlaoise College announce two scholarships for incoming First Year students
Portlaoise College has announced the winners of its prestigious 1st Year scholarship, an esteemed award that recognises outstanding academic achievements.
The scholarship, valued at over...
Soaring back-to-school costs need to be addressed says Laois TD
Sinn Féin is calling on the Government to put measures in place in the coming weeks to address the high annual costs of preparing children...
Department of Education outlines guidelines for new primary school curriculum
The Department of Education has laid out the guidelines and aims for the new primary school curriculum.
The curriculum sets out what children should learn...
Young heroes from rural Laois school rally with fundraiser for mental health support
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a group of Laois school children embarked on a remarkable journey to raise funds for...
Leading Ireland’s Future Together: Portlaoise College happy to be playing their part
At Portlaoise College, Transition Year students are given the opportunity to engage in a vast array of programs to develop skills and qualities in...
In Pictures: Ballyadams NS raises its second Active School Flag
There was great celebration in Ballyadams NS last week as they proudly raised their second Active School Flag.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who is a member of...
Located on the edge of Laois and making a huge impact by keeping Irish...
'Beidh rince fada againn más é is fearr. Ór is airgead, ól is beathuisce Óro, fad a mhairfímid beo'
That phase is attributed to Séamus...
Laois school learns lifesaving CPR skills as it earns Irish Heart Foundation award
A school in Portlaoise is the first in Laois to receive an Irish Heart Foundation award after its students were trained in the lifesaving...
National School extensions approved for Timahoe and Newtown
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that two schools in Laois have been given approval for extensions.
Newtown...
Success for Laois at annual ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2023
A group of young people from Portlaoise College held off stiff opposition from across the country to claim top prize in the Junior Waste...
In Pictures: Special guests join Portlaoise CBS for student awards night
Portlaoise CBS CBS recently held a very successful awards night, where they were joined by special guest speakers, Bernard Jackman and past pupil Brian...
Knockbeg College celebrates the graduating class of 2023
6th year students at Knockbeg College and their families gathered in the college's sports hall to mark their graduation recently.
Proceedings began with Mass, which...
Two Laois students awarded Portlaoise CBS scholarship for 2023/2024 academic year
Two Laois students have been awarded entrance scholarships for Portlaoise CBS ahead of the 2023/2024 academic year.
Eoin Fitzpatrick, of Educate Together National School Portlaoise,...
Parents’ Association in small Laois school begins new fundraising initiative
The Parents' Association in a small Laois school have set up a new fundraising initiative to help offset rising costs.
Killadooley National School, located approximately...
In Pictures: Laois school celebrates an outstanding day of student achievements
Mountrath Community School reverberated with applause and jubilation recently as students, staff, and special guests gathered to celebrate an outstanding day of achievements.
The occasion,...
School of Rock – Laois students create ‘Schools Out’ music video
Young musicians from The Rock NS, Mountmellick have launched a video showcasing their adventures with their bodhráns.
The students take part in the bodhrán programme, provided...
Laois school wins prestigious award from Trinity College Dublin
A Laois school has won the Schools of Distinction Award, presented by Trinity College Dublin.
Mountmellick Community School has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes...
In Pictures: Busy week of student celebration at Portlaoise College
It was an extremely busy week in the calendar of Portlaoise College this week. First up was the school’s Evening of Excellence in Extra-Curricular...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates academic excellence with award ceremonies
Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.
The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine....
Laois student takes second prize in 2023 National Accounting Competition
A Laois student has placed second in the 2023 CPA Ireland National Accounting Competition.
TUS Athlone student, Alexandra Kuran from Mountrath, received a €600 prize...
