School Live Well Expo returns to Mountmellick

A LIVE Well Expo for young people in Laois next week will be broadcast live on Ireland AM, with RTÉ stars among the special guests.

The Ógra Live Well Expo 2026 will return to Mountmellick Community School on Wednesday 18 November with panel discussions, interviews, entertainment and more than 50 information stands.

Guest speakers include Duncan Stewart, presenter of RTÉ’s ‘Eco-Eye’ and ‘About the House’ and Dr Eddie Murphy of RTÉ’s ‘Operation Transformation’, along with others to be announced closer to the event.

The audience is mainly secondary school students, together with fifth and sixth class primary school pupils. Now in its third year, the Expo is attended by about 1,500 students annually.

Running from 9am until 3.30pm, the event is organised by Laois Volunteer Centre and Healthy Ireland/Laois Co Council, in conjunction with Mountmellick CS.

Ireland AM will broadcast live from the school from 7.30am until 10am, featuring interviews with people from a variety of agencies and clubs. Midlands 103 will be there to broadcast from noon to 3pm, with interviews and giveaways.

Information stands from the community and voluntary sector, at both local and national level, aim to help students develop ‘empowered minds and impactful lives’. 

Entertainment will include performances by cultural groups, school bands, choirs and dance schools.

Organisers said: ‘Equipping our youth with strong mental health habits isn't just about personal wellbeing. It's about motivating them to give back through volunteering, cultural awareness and sustainable action. Let’s give our young people the tools to thrive and lead.’