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In Pictures: Some great images as young Laois musicians perform at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra enjoyed the experience of performing the intimate Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
This...
From the Archives: 25 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on May 4, 2018.
There's an old joke that compares professional soccer players to their amateur inter-county counterparts...
Portlaoise Institute opens Applications for September 2022
At Portlaoise Institute there is a huge Variety of QQI Level 5 courses available this September.
All our courses are outlined on our new updated...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
Two students awarded €1,000 from Laois secondary school towards college fees
Each year at Portlaoise College, they award two students with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees.
This...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Sales Apprentice
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
2021 Remembered – Four Laois students in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise get maximum...
Back in September, four students from Scoil Chriost Ri received astounding results in their Leaving Cert as they got 625 points.
For a school to...
2021 Remembered – Two Knockbeg students receive maximum 625 as Vicarstown trio get 1,800...
Back in September, two Knockbeg College students were awarded 625 points in their Leaving Cert results.
Two Knockbeg College students have received the maximum amount...
2021 Remembered – Laois Abroad: Meet the brothers who traded The Heath for Bulgaria...
At the end of March, brothers Omar and Ali Rasool told us all their pursuit in achieving their dreams of becoming doctors while living...
2021 Remebered – Up and Coming: Portlaoise girl Leanne Donovan on her exciting venture...
Back in May we began our Up and Coming series with Portlaoise native Leanne Donovan who created 'The Irish Graduate.'
The pandemic has brought out...
2021 Remembered – Glory for Laois student as first ever virtual BT Young Scientist...
Back in January, the first virtual BT Young Scientist Exhibition took place due to Covid-19 which saw Heywood CS student, Evan Hogg, win second...
JOB VACANCIES: Coolrain Sawmills currently seeking to fill a number of roles
Coolrain Sawmills Ltd. is a progressive Irish owned company that since it’s foundation in 1983, has become one of Ireland’s top producers and suppliers...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘An absolute and utter disgrace’ – Outrage as Laois County Council hand back €600,000 in unspent housing improvement grants
Laois County Council’s inability...
Laois player scoops almost €30,000 in latest Lotto draw as record €19 million jackpot...
The largest prize in Irish Lotto history remains up for grabs on Saturday night after Wednesday’s historic €19.06 million draw continued to roll without...
Walsh enjoying every minute as Trumera seek to extend Leinster adventure
As November turns into December, Trumera remain just one of two adult hurling teams in Laois still in championship action.
While Clough-Ballacolla dominated the conversation...
In Pictures: Busy times at Laois secondary school with Wild Atlantic Way, road safety...
The students of Mountrath Community School have been extremely busty lately as they have taken part in a range of different activities.
Last week, the...
Changes to CAO website include apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois
Enhancements to the CAO website now include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers across Laois.
So says Laois TD Charlie Flanagan who was...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois secondary school introduces new subject for Leaving Cert
The introduction of a brand new subject at a Laois secondary school has been...
Budget 2022: Social welfare, housing, taxation, healthcare and childcare changes confirmed
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath have announced details of Budget 2022 in the Dail this afternoon.
The proposed...
Ladies semi finals confirmed following victories for St Brigid’s and Sarsfields
The Laois Ladies senior football championship semi finals have been confirmed following tonight's action.
St Brigid's defeated Timahoe and they will now face St Conleth's...
Local Senator joins protest calling on maternity hospitals to loosen Covid-19 restrictions
A local Senator has called on maternity hospitals to implement the same Covid-19 protocols across the board.
Fianna Fail's Fiona O'Loughlin, who hails from Rathangan,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: ‘Ceremony in extraordinary times’ as hundreds of children confirmed in O’Moore Park
O’Moore Park has seen a lot over the years...
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...
Portlaoise Institute offering excellent progression options with huge range of courses
At Portlaoise Institute there is a huge variety of QQI Level 5 courses available each September.
Their website www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie provides you with a flavour...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - History made in Laois secondary school as student records first ever 625 Leaving Cert score
History has been made in St Fergal’s College...
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...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Silver medal for Nicole Turner at 2020 Paralympics
After reaching two finals in her first two events, Nicole Turner made it third time...
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...
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year
Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre welcomes applications for the new academic year.
The Centre has a wide range of courses, including:
Healthcare Support QQI...
Open Evening for Music Generation and Laois School of Music this Tuesday, August 31
The grounds of Laois Music Centre will be alive with the sound of music, on Tuesday, August 31, as both Music Generation Laois and...
