IN PICTURES: Laois & Kildare quiz kids compete for Credit Union crown

School children around Laois and Kildare gathered for the first time in over two years to compete in the People First Credit Union School Quiz held at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Monday, January 30.

A total of 29 competed in the two-section quiz. Photograher Michael Scully was there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live. Tap next or arrow to see more pictures or read more about the quiz below picture.

Competition A: Under 11 - for entrants aged 10 or younger on 31st December 2022. The winners were Scoil Mhicil Naofa Athy. 

Competition B: Under 13 - for entrants aged 12 or younger on 31st December 2022. The overall winners were the Athy Model School.

The winning teams from the A&B category will now go to the regional finals from March 3 to 5.

The winning teams from the regional stage will then make it through to the Grand Final at the RDS, Dublin in April 2023. Here they will be pitted in a nerve-wracking battle of the wits against a number of other formidable teams of four. All teams will have their eye on the prize with a total of €4,000 up for grabs for the overall winning schools.

Carol Murphy, Head of Marketing at People First Credit Union, spoke about the quiz.

“We are delighted to have the quiz back this year. It’s a fantastic opportunity for schools in the Laois/Kildare area to nurture a culture of partnership among students. A core focus of this event is for children to gain experience in teamwork to help equip them with the skills necessary for successful teamwork in the future.

“Questions covered a wide range of topics including geography, history, music, literature and sport,” she said.

The schools which took part in this year's People First Quiz were: Gaelscoil Portlaoise, Ratheniska NS, Timahoe NS, The Heath NS, Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise, Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix, Shanahoe NS, Scoil Phadraig Naofa Athy, Knock NS, Ballacolla NS, Gaelscoil Athy, Churchtown NS Athy, St Colman's Stradbally, Holy Family Senior, Portlaoise.