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.

13. Attendees of the civic reception.
Photo: Michael Scully.

14. Mr Aaron Mackessy speaking during the civic reception.
Photo: Michael Scully.

15. Ollie McEvoy speaking at the reception on behalf of Team RNS.
Photo: Michael Scully.

16. The gathering for the civic reception for Team RNS Robotics.
Photo: Michael Scully.
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