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In Pictures: History made as Dunamase College students have first ever...

There was serious style in Portlaoise last night as a historic occasion unfolded on Top Square. The outgoing Sixth Year students of Dunamase College gathered...

Laois school learns lifesaving CPR skills as it earns Irish Heart...

A school in Portlaoise is the first in Laois to receive an Irish Heart Foundation award after its students were trained in the lifesaving...

In Pictures: Laois secondary school’s Irish society going from strength to...

This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community. The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe...

European Digital School status awarded to Dunamase College at recent ceremony

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was awarded the prestigious European Digital School award recently. The school, along with Clonaslee College and Portlaoise College, was recognised because...

In Pictures: Seachtain na Gaeilge a huge success at Dunamase College

Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is going from strength to strength. The Irish language is very important to them as a...

Laois secondary school student scoops national award for video poem

A Laois secondary school student has scooped a national award at a recent ceremony in Croke Park. Henry Ncube of Dunamase College was named the...

Dunamase College boys take U-16 Leinster basketball title while girls just...

It was an exciting day for the students of Dunamase College on Friday 27 as they made their way back to the National Basketball...

Student Learning Hub at Laois secondary school ‘goes from strength to...

The ETBI’s core values of ‘Excellence in Education’ and ‘Community’ are at large at Dunamase College, Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise. Launched at the schools Open...

Excitement building as two Leinster basketball finals ahead for Laois secondary...

A Laois secondary school are gearing up to take part in two Leinster U-16 basketball finals on Friday. Dunamase College U-16 boys had an exciting...

Remarkable achievement as Laois secondary school claim three Midlands basketball titles

Dunamase College made history this week, winning three cups in the Midlands Basketball Regional Finals. The U-16 girls, U-16 boys and U-19 boys did their...

All systems go as Laois secondary school gearing up for three...

Dunamase College has made history this week, with three teams reaching the finals of the Midlands Basketball Schools League. The U-16 girls, U-16 boys and...

Two Laois schools all set to perform their musicals – Annie...

Two Laois secondary schools are gearing up for musicals that are taking place in the coming weeks. Heywood Community School are putting on a performance...

Historic moment for hockey as Laois secondary school record first league...

Dunamase College began their hockey journey almost five years ago now in 2018. The first group of students to play back then navigated the path...

Learning Hub launched as Laois secondary school hold first Open Night...

Dunamase College hosted a very successful Open Evening recently as pupils and parents/guardians from the local primary schools got an in-person tour of the...

History for Laois secondary school as they welcome first group of...

There was history made in a Laois secondary school last week as they welcomed their first ever group of Sixth Year students. It was a...

Back to business as new principal and vice-principal welcome students to...

The new senior management team of a Laois secondary school officially opened their doors for the academic term yesterday. Principal, Dympna Kelly and Deputy Principal...

Extension of six new classrooms approved for Laois secondary school

A Laois secondary school has been given approval to proceed with an extension to their existing building. Minister for State at the Department of Finance,...

Laois’s newest secondary school announce appointment of new principal

Laois's newest secondary school have announced that they have appointed a brand new principal. Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has confirmed that...

In Pictures: Ethos Awareness Day a huge success in Laois secondary...

Ethos Awareness Day was held in Dunamase College on Thursday May 19 in conjunction with Laois Offaly ETB. It got off to a great start...

Double success for Dunamase College as football and soccer titles secured

Dunamase College 8-5 Coláiste Craobh Abhann Kilcoole (Wicklow) 4-9 Br Hubert First Year Shield Final  Dunamase College were crowned Br Hubert First Year Shield winners following...

Fundraising concert announced for Laois secondary school’s therapy dog

A fundraising concert has been announced for a Laois secondary school's therapy dog. Chips, a Labrador puppy, joined the school last month and is being...

In Pictures: History for Dunamase College as they claim first ever...

Dunamase College 7-10 Athy College 2-5 South Leinster School's 'D' 2nd Year Final Dunamase College saw off a spirited challenge from Athy College to win their...

Stand Up Week a huge success in Laois secondary school as...

Dunamase College were proud to show their support for their LGBTIQ+ students throughout Stand-Up Week 2021 recently. The students learned a lot about LGBTIQ+ topics...

History made in Laois secondary school as first ever girls soccer...

History was made at a Laois secondary school last week as a girls team competed in their first ever soccer match. Dunamase College Minor Girls...

Importance of road infrastructure around new Portlaoise secondary school highlighted

In the coming years, Dunamase College will move into a new build secondary school on the Timahoe Road in Portlaoise, close to the old...

WATCH: Celebration of the Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge at Dunamase College

On Friday last, Dunamase College, in conjunction with Laois School of Music, celebrated the opening of their Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge.   As Dunamase College, or Colaiste Dún...

New pedestrian crossing, footpath and roadway upgrades set to commence in...

A huge plan to upgrade a significant portion of Portlaoise is set to get underway next week. A brand new pedestrian crossing as well as...

In Pictures: Dunamase College and Knockbeg College welcome new batch of...

There was great excitement in schools across the county recently as First Years began life at second level. The incoming first years received a warm...

Warm tributes and well wishes paid as popular Laois school principal...

Warm tributes and well wishes have been paid to Aoife Elster, Principal of Dunamase College in Portlaoise, following the announcement that she intends to...

Six Laois schools to receive extra special education classes for new...

Six Laois schools are to receive extra special education classes for the new academic year. Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance,...