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Poet Helen Ivory visits Mountrath Community School

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Poet Helen Ivory visits Mountrath school

Poet Helen Ivory came to Mountrath Community School recently to give a reading and meet students. The English poet and artist, in Laois as part of the Leaves Literary Festival, read her poetry, told the students about herself, and advised them on ...

22 Nov 2017 at 11:47

Thousands of secondary school pupils in Laois forced to miss school as teaching dispute talks fail

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Thousands of secondary pupils in Laois miss school as teaching talks fail

Thousands of students have been forced to stay at home in Laois after talks between the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland and the Department of Education ended on Sunday night without a breakthrough. The schools affected by the ...

06 Nov 2016 at 22:25

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Yet another time delay is announced for new Portlaoise Parish schools

The latest moving day for Portlaoise's Holy Family primary schools came and went this Easter, but it will be many more months before the children will step foot in their new state of the art buildings. Portlaoise Parish Priest Monsignor John ...

19 Apr 2017 at 16:08

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Heywood Community School exam students rewarded for their hard work

A total of 123 students of Heywood Community School received their Leaving Cert results on Friday. The staff, students and parents were very pleased with this year’s Leaving Cert results. Principal Philip Bowe felt that the Heywood ...

04 Sept 2022 at 12:23

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Presentation Convent Portarlington hold off Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe comeback

Presentation Portarlington held off a remarkable second half comeback from Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe on Tuesday last to claim the girls Division 8 title by just two points. The Portarlington girls were winning by 15 points at ...

08 Nov 2016 at 16:54

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Portlaoise town centre convent could be on the cards for new secondary school

A former Presentaton Convent grounds in Portlaoise should be acquired as the site for a new secondary school in Portlaoise, according to the chair of the body that will patron the new school. The Chair of Laois and Offaly ...

21 Jul 2017 at 13:17

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Over 300 eager Laois students attend Portlaoise Institute open day

Over 300 prospective students turned out for Portlaoise Institute's open day which showcased the diverse educational opportunities they have on offer. The event, held on March 20, provided information about more than 24 ...

21 Mar 2024 at 09:22

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Laois school celebrates over 25 different nationalities in the community

Teachers at Dunamase College have conducted research to identify how many nationalities attend the school as part of their journey to become a ‘Champion School of Sanctuary’. They discovered that there are over 25 ...

20 Mar 2024 at 21:52

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School transport review recommends expanding access to more pupils

A review of school transport has recommended an expansion of the service and that an additional 100,000 pupils should have access by 2030. The review recommends eliminating the requirement for students to attend ...

27 Feb 2024 at 14:47

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Big wins for Laois schools at new S.T.E.A.M. Awards

USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Laois schools pulled off some big wins at the inaugural S.T.E.A.M. showcase event held recently at Portlaoise College by Laois and Offaly Education ...

16 Apr 2024 at 13:52

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Three Laois childcare providers get €15,000 boost for after school services

Three childcare facilities in Laois will receive up to €5,000 each in grants under a new scheme aiming to provide a place for school going children to be minded after school. The Minister for Children and ...

21 Aug 2017 at 12:30

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 ...

11 Jan 2022 at 17:05

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