ELEVEN schools from Laois were acknowledged for their efforts this year at the awards ceremony in Kilkenny, demonstrating innovation, leadership and strong community involvement across a variety of environmental areas.

FACED with a rapidly rising population, Co Laois is in desperate need of swift development of at least two more primary schools.

THE arts office at Laois County Council welcomed prize winners in the Lions International Peace Poster Competition to Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise last week.