Students of the National Learning Network were presented with their certificates at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise on Thursday, April 9. Students and their families were joined for the celebration by NLN members, Senator Maria McCormack, LOETB members, and Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council. Take a look through some of the photos captured by photographer Denis Byrne. Ayoma Bowe, Community Training Officer with LOETB, and Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.

placeholder image — Students of the National Learning Network were presented with their certificates at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise on Thursday, April 9. Students and their families were joined for the celebration by NLN members, Senator Maria McCormack, LOETB members, and Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council. Take a look through some of the photos captured by photographer Denis Byrne. Ayoma Bowe, Community Training Officer with LOETB, and Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.

PICTURES: All smiles as Laois students honoured at certification ceremony

Published 12th Apr 2026, 19:33 GMT

There was great celebrations for students of the National Learning Network Portlaoise on Thursday

Lauren Adams with Paul Prendergast and Zoe Hartford.

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Lauren Adams with Paul Prendergast and Zoe Hartford.

Tierna Greene and Elaine Delaney.

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Tierna Greene and Elaine Delaney.

National Learning Centre Certificate Presentation.

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National Learning Centre Certificate Presentation.

Access Programme Certificate recipients Zoe Hartford, Paul Prendergast, Natasha McCormack, Cathal Burke and Lauren Adams.

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Access Programme Certificate recipients Zoe Hartford, Paul Prendergast, Natasha McCormack, Cathal Burke and Lauren Adams.

Laois Portlaoise

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