Many students obtained over 550 points with one achieving 650.

A Laois student has been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.

The 'Greatest Show' will be performed from Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 March.

A MOMENTOUS day took place in Mountrath Community School, yesterday to mark its inaugural Patrons' Day, a new tradition that honours the school’s rich history and values.

JUNIOR Cycle students from Mountrath Community School were over the moon at the results they achieved at this year’s exams results with many achieving high grades across a range of subjects.

A SPEED ramp and pedestrian crossing are urgently needed outside a local secondary school, which has 950 students and is located near a busy filling station.