HEYWOOD Community School celebrated the outstanding achievements of its leaving certificate students after they received their results on 21 August.

FOR students across the county and nationwide, the leaving certificate results were the culmination of six years’ of secondary education. The Laois Nationalist spoke to principals across the county to get the low-down on this year’s results.

THERE were scenes of celebration at St Mary’s CBS on 21 August when leaving certificate students were invited to celebrate their results. Approximately 1,200 Laois pupils across 11 secondary schools sat the exams in 2026.

“These results reflect years of hard work, determination and commitment from our students and they should be immensely proud of what they have achieved,” college principal Dympna Kelly