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Budding scientists shine at SciFest in Heywood Community School
Heywood Community School was a hub of innovation and scientific inquiry recently as students took part in the annual SciFest science fair.
The event featured...
Martina Mulhall: Take steps to avoid CAO disappointment
Every year hundreds of students miss out on a college place because of missing or incorrect information on their CAO application account.
This is entirely...
Laois Local Enterprise Office to host special Women in Business event – ‘Inspiring Growth...
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois are continuously seeking to support women in business in Laois.
Whether it's start ups or more established businesses their...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Sean Tuohy (Portlaoise CBS)
Sean Tuohy from Portlaoise CBS is the latest guest on our Transition Year series of the LoveLaois Podcast.
From Vicarstown, Sean chats about his TY...
Martina Mulhall: CAO change of mind facility set to open today
This week tens of thousands of students across Ireland will be granted a vital opportunity to review and amend their college course choices, as...
Explore your options at LOETB Portarlington – Open Evening and Open Day
LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Open Evening and Open Day events this May.
These events offer a fantastic opportunity...
Discover new opportunities at LOETB Portarlington’s Open Day
LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre invites you to our Open Day on Wednesday, May 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
This is a great opportunity to find...
Martina Mulhall: A chat with Ross Munnelly on his achievements on the pitch and...
This week I’m kicking off a new Q and A careers special with an in-depth interview with Laois football star Ross Munnelly, looking at...
Martina Mulhall: SUSI opening for new applications this week
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants.
SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved courses...
In Pictures: Laois students take a trip to Italy to see artwork from the...
Heywood Community School students in 6th year Art travelled to Rome and Florence recently.
At the end of February, they headed to Italy to view...
Rugby: Laois player part of first ever Tipperary team to win prestigious Munster Senior...
A Laois rugby player had a milestone moment over the weekend when he lined out for Nenagh Ormond as they won the Munster Senior...
Champions Portarlington to face The Heath in opening round of Laois SFC as 2025...
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club football championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made...
Draws made for 2025 Laois club hurling championships with new senior format
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club hurling championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made...
Martina Mulhall: Exploring the generous university sports scholarships available
Most universities offer generous scholarships to incoming students.
In many cases entrance awards are offered to those achieving exceptional Leaving Cert results, while some...
Laois business owner set to appear on RTÉ TV series Saol na Feirme
A Laois business owner is set to appear on RTÉ’s Irish langauge series, Saol na Feirme.
The show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player...
Laois school experiences success at FÍS Film Awards 2025
Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie...
Weekend Read: Laois farm upbringing instilled strong work ethic in trailblazing CEO
Growing up in a busy household on the family beef farm at Upper Rossmore on the Laois/Carlow border instilled a strong work ethic in...
Applications now open at Portlaoise Institute
For September 2025, students of Portlaoise Institute will have 33 full-time and 28 part-time courses available to them.
Prospective students can submit their applications...
Laois County Councillors fume over new plans to reduce speed limits
New speed limit restrictions are set to be rolled out across Laois from Friday, February 7.
The Department of Transport have decided that default speed...
Six Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards
Six Laois students have been recognised at the Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards at ceremonies held in the University throughout the week.
The Trinity College...
Martina Mulhall: Getting the most out of College Open Days and Virtual Information Sessions
Most colleges held open days during the Autumn term. Some students didn’t get there, and others might have changed their minds about where they...
Martina Mulhall: More new CAO courses to explore including Food, Science, Film, Criminology and...
Many Leaving Cert students are still trying to figure out what courses to put on their CAO form.
Earlier in the year I highlighted new...
2024 Remembered: Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a...
At a time when many people are enjoying multiple careers, Stradbally native Martina Mulhall is providing a new service to help them get on...
2024 Remembered: The Laois woman rubbing shoulders with global music stars in Los Angeles
Laois woman Fiona Marie Booth spoke to us in January about her incredible job in Los Angeles.
As tour production co-ordinator for Aerosmith and Lionel...
2024 Remembered: Weekend Read: Pioneering Ballyfin farm gives food for thought
Brendan Guinan of Fiorbhia Farm in Ballyfin chatted to us in January about his pioneering farm which supplies simple clean local food to consumers.
"There...
Martina Mulhall: Explaining the process of applying for college courses in the UK
Irish students have been choosing to study in the UK in significant numbers for some time. As many as 5000 applied to universities across...
Portlaoise College launches Extended Language Scholarships for 2024/25
Portlaoise College has officially launched its 2024/25 language scholarships, continuing its dedication to fostering language learning among its students.
The scholarships, which provide funding for...
Martina Mulhall: Explaining HEAR and DARE third level admission schemes
HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) and DARE (Disability Access Route) are third level admissions schemes which promote equity of access to higher education for...
Martina Mulhall: Tips for navigating through the CAO application process
Applications for the CAO (Central Applications Office) which processes all applications to undergraduate courses in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are now open.
And while the...
People First Credit Union: ‘It is so rewarding for us to see progression’
The clue is in the name: People First Credit Union.
"We are very heavily involved in the community," says Carol Murphy, their Marketing Manager, speaking...
