THE Summer Stars Reading Adventure is now underway in all Laois Libraries. It comes following its official launch with 3rd Class pupils from Holy Family Senior School, Portlaoise, on 9 June with special guest, children’s author Shane Hegarty.

Ila Emanual Alby (12), who attends Holy Family Senior School, Portlaoise, was among the standout winners celebrated at the ceremony

A number of primary and secondary schools gathered recently for the presentation of Green School certificates in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

HAVE you played tennis at home with your children? Have you ever thought about giving tennis a go or perhaps haven’t played in a while? Or are you new to Laois/Portlaoise and looking for an enjoyable sport to play and to meet new people?Well then, ...