All the updated news related to Portlaoise schools

All the news related to Portlaoise schools updated in real time

Found 26

forPortlaoise schools

Order by:

GAA

Portlaoise CBS Leinster championship hopes end at hands of clinical Gorey

The senior footballers of Portlaoise CBS have exited the Leinster schools senior championship after coming away from Gorey on Tuesday empty handed. It was a bridge too far for the Portlaoise school who in truth, played second fiddle for the entire ...

11 Jan 2022 at 17:05

Schools

Heartbreak as school for most vulnerable children in Laois put on hold

The Principal of Kolbe Special School said the postponement of a new school building has caused devastation and heartbreak for parents, staff and students. Kolbe Special School Principal Orlagh Mahon said they received an email and a phone call ...

08 Mar 2023 at 12:52

Local News

Education Minister asked to stop playing games on Portlaoise's Kolbe Special School

Minister for Education Norma Foley was asked to ‘stop playing games’ around Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise. Kolbe caters for 43 of the most vulnerable children in Laois in completely inadequate conditions. Many of the children have ...

30 Mar 2023 at 18:23

Schools

In PICTURES: Laois Gaelscoil in Portlaoise celebrates big birthday

Past pupils joined staff, past and present, and others to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of Gaelscoil Portlaoise. Photographer Denis Byrne went along to the event on March 19 for the Leinster Express / Laois Live. To ...

25 Mar 2024 at 19:52

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Colour, language and flavours abound at Portlaoise College Intercultural Day

Portlaoise College celebrated its annual Intercultural Day on Tuesday, October 17. The event showcased the remarkable diversity of Portlaoise College’s student body. With over 30 nationalities represented, the campus was a tapestry ...

19 Oct 2023 at 18:52

Home

Laois student wins trip to European Parliament

A student from Portlaoise College has won a trip to the European Parliament in Strasburg following his participation in the Graduate.ie Online Citizenship Programme. The Midland Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force held a prize ...

17 Apr 2024 at 13:52

Schools

Laois school principal delighted with 'outstanding' Junior Cert results

On Wednesday October 9, students across the country wracked with nerves opened the envelopes containing their Junior Cert results. Students at Scoil Chríost Rí spent the day celebrating their fantastic results, with ...

13 Oct 2024 at 07:23

Schools

"We've only made things worse": Laois County Council slammed over new school crossings

A Laois County Councillor has slammed the Council for "disastrous" pedestrian crossings that were recently installed near Portlaoise secondary schools Scoil Chríost Rí and St Mary's CBS. Fianna Fáil Cllr Catherine ...

20 Oct 2024 at 08:53

Schools

Portlaoise students shine bright at National Young Social Innovators Awards

Students from Portlaoise College achieved national recognition in the Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards which took place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin this week. The group received the Push Back on ...

11 May 2024 at 08:52

Schools

Cheers and ukeleles at official opening of Scoil Bhride NS new school in Portlaoise

The sun shone on Scoil Bhride NS's brand new building at noon on Friday February 9, for its official opening. The 32 classroom school, the biggest in Laois, opened to its 767 boys and girls last September,...

09 Feb 2018 at 15:31

Schools

Laois County Council to build €120k riverside cycle path to Portlaoise schools

A Portlaoise park is to get a €120k riverside cycle to encourage children to cycle to school. Laois County Council is planning to spend €120,000 on a cycle way through a Portlaoise park as the first part ...

24 Jan 2018 at 13:03

Schools

Sports hall finally built at Holy Family School campus in Portlaoise

The building crews are almost ready to move out, at the Holy Family schools campus in Aghnaharna, Portlaoise. Last September 2017 the parish’s landmark new Junior and Senior schools opened their doors, ...

19 Jan 2018 at 13:22

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.