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

Sarah, Eileen, Neil, James, Ruth and Tom Kenny.

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Sarah, Eileen, Neil, James, Ruth and Tom Kenny.

National Learning Centre's Annmarie Morrin and Laura Reynolds with certificate recipient Sadhbh Conroy.

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National Learning Centre's Annmarie Morrin and Laura Reynolds with certificate recipient Sadhbh Conroy.

Betty Kavanagh with Emma, Lauren and Irene Galbraith.

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Betty Kavanagh with Emma, Lauren and Irene Galbraith.

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