Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board

17/10/2026

Táimid ag Earcú Folúntais Teagaisc. Le iarratas a dhéanamh,tabhair Cuairt go dtí http://loetb.com/jobs

16/10/2026

We're hiring! LOETB is currently recruiting for x2 Electrical Overhead Lines Technician Apprenticeship Instructors, Permanent Post's , based at our National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas.

Apply now: https://loetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/9262?source=1&externalAgency=-1

📍 National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas, Daingean, Co Offaly
💶 Salary: €49,497 - €77,920
🕒 Closing Date: 5/11/2026 12:00 pm

16/10/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?

Join us for 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 information event where you can get practical advice, ask questions, and find out about services and supports that may help you.

Talk to local experts, ask questions, and visit information stands from local services and community organisations.

📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕤 𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟮.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲
☕ 𝗧𝗲𝗮, 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱
🎟 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱

We hope you can join us, so 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 by:

📞 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 057 866 1338
📧 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 Róisín Lawlor at [email protected]
📱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 loetb.com/event

Delivered in partnership with An Garda Síochána, People First Credit Union, Bank of Ireland, AIB MABS - The Money Advice and Budgeting Service, Citizens Information, LOETB, Connect Laois, Healthy Ireland Laois, Laois Age Friendly, LTAG, Laois Libraries and National Learning Network Portlaoise.

15/10/2026

Some of the action from this year’s LOETB Junior Maths Competition - held at Midlands Park hotel.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

Understanding Dyslexia – A Course for Parents.
Understand dyslexia. Discover what helps. Build confidence together.
Every child learns differently, and understanding how dyslexia can affect learning is an important step in helping your child reach their potential.
Our Understanding Dyslexia course for parents offers a welcoming space to learn more about dyslexia, explore practical strategies and discover ways to support your child both at home and in their education.
✨ What will you learn?
📖 Understanding dyslexia – Learn more about how dyslexia can affect reading, spelling, writing and learning.
💡 Practical tips and tools – Discover strategies to support your child’s learning and make everyday tasks more manageable.
📚 Reading strategies – Explore approaches that can help develop reading skills and support learning at home.
💻 Assistive technology – Find out about tools that can make reading, writing and learning more accessible.
🌟 Building confidence – Learn how to encourage your child, recognise their strengths and nurture a positive attitude towards learning.
🏡 Less stress around homework – Gain practical ideas to make homework time more positive and manageable for the whole family.
🤝 Support, resources and guidance – Find out about local supports and where to access further help.
PLUS: A FREE RESOURCE PACK to help you put your learning into practice!
This course is about building understanding, sharing ideas and helping you feel better equipped to support your child’s unique learning journey. 💜
📅 Tuesdays | 6 – 8pm
📞 Call 057 866 1338 to book your place
📧 Email: [email protected]
Support children to build confidence, recognise their strengths and thrive in their learning.

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
Laois People
Dyslexia Ireland

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we take a moment to recognise the importance of looking after our mental health and wellbeing.

At our education centre, we understand that learning, work, family life, and everyday challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Taking time to connect with others, ask for support, and practise self-care can make a real difference.

Remember:
✨ It's okay not to be okay.
✨ It's okay to ask for help.
✨ You are not alone.

Let's continue to create a learning environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and included.

09/10/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹

We’re delighted to see our 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 featured in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal.

This new course provides another pathway for learners interested in progressing their studies in agriculture.

👉 📰 Check out the Farmers Journal feature below:
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/careers/careers/new-level-4-course-opens-pathway-into-agricultural-studies-935309

09/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗶𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘄

As part of 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 and to make 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 we’re inviting our learners to join us at morning break on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 for a some positivity, connection and in support of

Come along for a cup of tea or coffee, a sweet treat, and most importantly, a compliment!

Sometimes a few kind words can make a real difference. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge the good in everyone and spread a little positivity around our centre.

Because everyone deserves to hear something nice.