The sun shone on the official opening of a beautiful new school in Laois this week, a spacious state of the art building for children with learning disabilities. The Minister of Education Norma Foley cut the ribbon at St Francis School in Portlaoise, with a huge attendance celebrating the event. Tap on Next to see Alf Harvey's great photographs from the big day.

placeholder image — The sun shone on the official opening of a beautiful new school in Laois this week, a spacious state of the art building for children with learning disabilities. The Minister of Education Norma Foley cut the ribbon at St Francis School in Portlaoise, with a huge attendance celebrating the event. Tap on Next to see Alf Harvey's great photographs from the big day.

IN PICTURES: Joy for Laois special school as Minister cuts ribbon

By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 17th Jun 2022, 14:53 GMT

Tap on Next to see Alf Harvey's great photographs from the big day. WATCH: Pupils of Laois special school shine on opening day

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Tap on Next to see Alf Harvey's great photographs from the big day. WATCH: Pupils of Laois special school shine on opening day