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Five Laois students receive entrance awards from Trinity College in Dublin
Five Laois students were among a total of 626 first-year students from Ireland and overseas who received prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4...
Empowering Student Futures: People First Credit Union hosting a free Information Evening for 5th...
People First Credit Union proudly presents a free practical Information Evening for parents and students of 5th Year, and 6th Year.
This event is...
Laois secondary school awarded £40,000 worth of Lenovo Laptops
St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney was the only school during 2023, across Ireland and Britain, to secure a Digital Equity Funding grant from Lenovo.
Consequently,...
Boost Your Future: Explore new opportunities at the LOETB Abbeyleix Open Day!
Calling all Leaving Cert Students, individuals seeking a career change or those looking to upskill and advance in their current field!
LOETB Abbeyleix Further Education...
Laois student honoured with UCD Entrance Scholarship Award
A Laois student was among those honoured at a ceremony in UCD this week to mark the outstanding results that she achieved in her...
Portlaoise College TY girls eagerly embrace STEM Passport for Inclusion Program
In a significant stride towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in STEM, Transition Year (TY) girls from Portlaoise College have enthusiastically joined the STEM Passport...
From Denis O’Brien to London and back – Meet the New Laois Chamber Alliance...
Last week, Laois Chamber Alliance announced that Jackie Carroll has been appointed as their new CEO.
Succeeding Caroline Hofman, Jackie will aim to boost business...
The Laois woman rubbing shoulders with global music stars in Los Angeles
As tour production co-ordinator for Aerosmith and Lionel Richie, Los Angeles-based Fiona Marie Booth is used to rubbing shoulders with artists.
The trailblazing Laois woman...
Applications open at Portlaoise Institute for upcoming academic year
Portlaoise Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of an extensive array of QQI Level 5 courses for the upcoming academic year.
This September, Portlaoise...
Weekend Read: Pioneering Ballyfin farm gives food for thought
"There is a food revolution occurring from the grassroots of farmers up, who are disillusioned with the current farming system. We are leading the...
Mountrath Community School students and teachers’ whirlwind adventure to Paris
In a whirlwind adventure that combined education with the spirit of the Christmas season, 25 Leaving Cert students and two teachers from Mountrath Community...
Carlow College hosting CAO Choices Open Evening on January 24
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is holding an online CAO Choices Open Evening on Wednesday, January 24, for Leaving Cert & FE students, parents, teachers...
From the Archives: The story of the Laois man playing a key role in...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on November 12, 2022
A Laois man is playing a key role in the planning of the new...
In Pictures: All smiles at Coláiste ĺosagáin Christmas Fun Fair
While variety shows and talent competitions are usually organised to mark the last day of term and the start of the holidays, Coláiste ĺosagáin...
2023 Remembered: Growing friendship sees Daniel and Majella O’Donnell open Rathdowney community gardens
Back in June, Daniel and Majella O'Donnell visited Rathdowney to open up its community gardens.
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish...
‘When readers tell me they get lost in my books, I know I have...
A Laois man who for many years worked as a detective Garda, has now turned his hand to crime writing.
Ray Croke’s latest book ‘Bitter...
An impressive year for Emo Rath Athletics Club with nine national medals
After winning nine National medals last year Emo Rath A.C. thought things couldn’t get any better this year, but they did, going one better...
Three Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College Graduation
Three Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2022.
Karen Wills from...
High-achieving Laois student receives Dublin City University Scholars Award
Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams.
This took place...
Laois student receives Naughton Scholarship worth €20,000
A Laois student has been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship - worth €20,000 - to further his studies.
Portlaoise's Zayed Abdelrazak, a past pupil of...
Portlaoise College launch language scholarships with €6,000 funding available
Portlaoise College's annual summer language scholarships were launched by Principal Noel Daly alongside Ms Alex Longiewko, Head of French, Ms Elma Phelan, Head of...
In Pictures: Massive contributions made as four Colaiste Íosagáin teachers retire
On Friday last, the large staff of Coláiste ĺosagáin gathered to mark the retirement of four colleagues who have long standing service to the...
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: 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...
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...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as the sun shines brightly on Electric Picnic
And as upwards of 70,000 people descended on the...
Two Laois students set to receive All-Ireland JP McManus Scholarships for academic excellence
Two students from Laois have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
The 2022 leaving certificate...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Two Laois students score top marks as more than 1,000 receive Leaving Cert 2023 results
Two Laois students scored top marks as the...
Vicarstown artist draws on family farm for inspiration
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has...
Draw made for Laois SFC quarter finals and ‘B’ quarter finals as IFC semi...
The draw has been made for the quarter finals of the Laois senior football championship and the new 'B' competition.
The eight teams that have...
