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.

9. 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 teacher Mr Aaron Mackessy.
Photo: Michael Scully.

10. Maura Moyles, Lucy Conroy, Cllrs Seamus McDonald, Paddy Buggy and John King, and Connie Murphy.
Photo: Michael Scully.

11. Cllr Vivienne Phelan, Deputy Willie Aird, Senator Maria McCormack, Cllr Paddy Bracken, Cllr Elva Kelly, Deputy Sean Fleming, Head of Enterprise with Laois County Council Lisa Molloy, Director of Services Angela McEvoy, and Broadband Officer Antoinette Brennan.
Photo: Michael Scully.

12. Deputy Brian Stanley with twins Katie and Grace Murphy and family members Martina, Kevin and Ellen Murphy and Betty Conroy.
Photo: Michael Scully.
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