1+ hour, 7+ min ago   (553+ words) There were celebrations at Portlaoise College today as students from the Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied classes of 2026 received their results. Despite results now being available online, many students returned to the school on Friday morning to share the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (417+ words) There were warm tributes, special celebrations and heartfelt goodbyes at Scoil Phádraig BNS, Portarlington, as staff and pupils marked the retirement of Elena O’Hora, who officially finished up at the school last month after more than a decade of dedicated…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1328+ words) The summer before sixth year is probably one of the most underestimated stages of the whole secondary school senior cycle. Students absolutely deserve a break after fifth year. But it’s also a really good opportunity to start figuring out a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (788+ words) Last week, Clonaslee College proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 with a heartfelt ceremony attended by students, parents, guardians, staff and members of the wider community. The ceremony began with Head Boy Conor Reade carrying out a final…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1134+ words) With LOETB (Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board) hosting a series of open days this May, it’s a great opportunity for students and parents locally to explore the wide range of PLC options available. For anyone still considering their…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (456+ words) Portlaoise College has announced the launch of its latest Gambia project, continuing an initiative that has been part of the school community since 2012. Since its inception, the school has sent a team to The Gambia every two years, with the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (282+ words) The Down Syndrome Centre Midlands celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday, March 21, with a special event at the Killeshin Hotel. This brought together families, supporters and community members from across the region. Founded in 2016, the Centre has grown from supporting just…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (294+ words) Former Portlaoise College student Scott Duffy has continued his academic success with further recognition at university level. Scott, who last year became the first recipient of Portlaoise College’s Mary McAleese Ozanam Scholarship, is now studying Physics at University College Dublin....