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

Craig, Yasmin, Natasha and Louise McCormack with Serge Davidson.

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Craig, Yasmin, Natasha and Louise McCormack with Serge Davidson.

Sharon Hogan and Niki Viglasova.

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Sharon Hogan and Niki Viglasova.

Cllr. Caroline Dwane Stanley with Siobhan, Alex and Terry Greene, Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach Laois County Council.

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Cllr. Caroline Dwane Stanley with Siobhan, Alex and Terry Greene, Cllr. Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach Laois County Council.

Benedict Dalton with mam Louise.

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Benedict Dalton with mam Louise.

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