Laois locals called to enrol in new Portlaoise courses

Portlaoise Institute have announced that a wide range of courses are now open to applications for the 2025/26 academic year.

The Institute offers a variety of courses in different Departments; from business and law to beauty.

A range of part-time day courses from September to December are also available for enrollment, with opportunities for potential students to "upskill, learn flexibly or to try something new".

"At Portlaoise Institute we provide a range of full and part time courses and professional certification in fields such as Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Early Learning and Care, Computing, Healthcare, Nursing, Paramedics, Business Studies, Creative Digital Media, Social Care, Sports and Leisure Management and Education and Training," a representative said.

The Institute recently became the first solar powered education centre in Ireland.