A civic reception was held to celebrate the VEX world champions Team RNS Robotics from Rosenallis NS on Thursday, June 25.
The winning students were joined by family and friends, as well as local councillors, TDs Willie Aird, Sean Fleming, and Brian Stanley, as well as Senator Maria McCormack and members of Laois County Council for the reception in Áras an Chontae.
The reception was in honour of Team RNS’ incredible victory at the World VEX IQ Robotics Championship in St Louis, Missouri in April.

5. Karina, Caoimhe and Phelim Guinan.
Photo: Michael Scully.

6. Jayden and Jack Kenny with parents Amanda and Aaron Kenny.
Photo: Michael Scully.

7. Cllr Barry Walsh , Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, presenting a framed Certificate of Achievement to STEM teacher Mr Aaron Mackessy.
Photo: Michael Scully.

8. Team RNS students Katie Murphy, Grace Murphy, Ciara Dunphy, Bobbee Friel, Aislinn Guinan, Hannah Ormonde, Lauren Kenny, Ollie McEvoy, Luke Somers, David Moyles and David Goodwin with Cllr Barry Walsh, Laois County Council STEM and Broadband Officers, Antoinette Brennan and Seanie Morris, and STEM teacher Mr Aaron Mackessy.
Photo: Michael Scully.
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