Joe Barrett

Leinster

Senior Journalist, Reporter at Laois Nationalist

Journalist and all round dog’s body at the Laois Nationalist. All views are my own.

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Students fêted at end-of-year awards in Clonaslee College

2 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

STUDENTS, parents and teachers from Clonaslee College gathered recently for the school’s annual awards ceremony. The school community came together for an inspiring evening at this year’s annual awards night, where the students were recognised for their achievements, dedication and talent across academics, the arts, sports and leadership.
21-year old to represent Laois in this year’s Miss Ireland Final

2 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

A 21-YEAR old woman from Rathdowney is to represent Laois in this year’s Miss Ireland Final. Robin Farrell will represent the in the 77th Miss Ireland Final on Saturday 14 June at The Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co Meath. Robin has many hobbies from Taekwondo to Camogie and plays with her local team St. Bridget’s.
PHOTOS: Schools in Laois pick up major environmental awards

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

SCHOOLS in Laois were recognised for their environmental efforts at the Green-Schools Awards ceremony recently that celebrated the schools’ commitment to sustainability. Under the Green-Schools Programme, schools renew their Green Flag every two years while undertaking a new environmental theme. Laois County Council supports the programme by delivering targeted workshops and resources to assist schools in achieving their goals and maintaining progress across previously completed themes.
Laois people discovered the great outdoors during National Biodiversity Week

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

FROM bats, moths, birds and squirrels to pearl mussels and meadows, they all came under the spotlight during various activities that took place in Laois throughout National Biodiversity Week. From dusk choruses and bat walks to moth traps and riverside discoveries, Laois celebrated its natural heritage with some fantastic immersive events from 16-25 May. A vibrant programme of events celebrated the county’s wild beauty and ecological diversity.
Day of free creativity for Laois children and young people

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

TO CELEBRATE Criunniú na nÓg, the national day of creativity for children and young people, Laois le Chéile festival will be held in Portlaoise on Saturday 7 June. The all-inclusive, free-to-attend community multicultural, inter-generational festival will be held on the grounds of Laois Music Centre from 1pm to 6pm and presented by Music Generation Laois.
Foróige clubs in Laois win regional awards

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

MEMBERS from various Foróige clubs from around Laois attended the South East Foróige Regional Citizenship Awards ceremony that were held recently in Naas Library and Cultural Centre. The awards recognised young people from clubs, projects and services throughout the region that demonstrated their commitment to community improvement by showcasing projects focused on equality, inclusion, community events, culture, creativity and fundraising.
Free give-away bags from libraries in Laois to school starters

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

LAOIS County Library Service has announced the return of the hugely popular free-give away ‘My Little Library Bag’. The ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ initiative is a program that provides free books and a library card to every child starting school in September. It aims to encourage a love of reading and learning and build strong links between young children and their local library.
LEO event focused on Laois women in business

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

STAFF from the Local Enterprise Office in Laois held another Women in Business event recently as part of a series to support female entrepreneurship in the county. The large attendance took the opportunity to network with one another and hear from keynote speaker Susan Hayes Culleton on ‘Inspiring growth and opportunity’. CEO of the Hayes Culleton Group, Susan led a business strategy workshop on introducing a proprietary tool that adapts the Wheel of Life for business growth.
Businesses in Laois on their bikes for Bike Week

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

STAFF from several businesses around Portlaoise got on their bikes to take part in Bike Week. The Climate Action section of Laois County Council organised a business bike taster event and invited businesses in the town to take part. The event was an opportunity for staff that cycle, to try an e-bike and for those staff that don’t cycle to work yet, to bike around Portlaoise.
Multi-cultural, inter-generational festival set for Laois

3 weeks ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Joe Barrett

TO CELEBRATE Criunniú na nÓg, the national day of creativity for children and young people, Laois le Chéile festival will be held in Portlaoise on Saturday 7 June. The all-inclusive, free to attend community multi-cultural, inter-generational festival will be held on the grounds of Laois Music Centre from 1-6pm and presented by Music Generation Laois.