Athlone's Mary O'Rourke is welcoming his decision.
The Education Minister says he does not believe History being optional is right for our schools or the times we live in.
Joe McHugh has decided to give the subject a 'special status' in the Junior Cycle.
It goes against the advice of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment which believes studying history should be optional.
Former Education Minister, Athlone's Mary O'Rourke says Minister McHugh made the right decision:
Carlow Dog Attack Leaves Woman In Hospital With Serious Injuries
A woman in her late 50s has been air lifted to hospital after the incident.
Gardaí Issue Appeal For Information On Black Car Involved In Offaly Arson Attack
Two men are believed to have fled the scene in Edenderry in the car.
Kerry v Dublin - A Rivalry That Revived The GAA
Westmeath Filmmaker Anna May Mullins is the producer of GAA 70's - Réabhlóid Shóisialta.
Offaly Acts Set To Feature As New Year's Festival Celebrations Kick Off
Mundy and Chasing Abbey are lined up to play on the third day of the New Year's Festival.
Zelenksyy Issues Warning Over Donbas Compromise
Issues around the surrender of land and security guarantees in the future remain unresolved.
Revenue Operations Lead To Seizure Of €500k Worth Of Cannabis
The seizures include the detection of 14kg of herbal cannabis at Shannon Airport.
Gardaí Issue Safety Appeal Amid High number Of Festive Motoring Offences
A driver in Laois was caught speeding 93km/h over the speed limit.
Midlands Cold Snap Incoming
Forecasters expect sub-zero temperatures for anything up to a week.
Rían, Jack, Emily And Grace Top Midlands 2025 Baby Names List
Nationally, Sophie and Jack are top of the list for baby names.
Wellness Soul Circle Coming To The Midlands
Further events are planned in Meath, Longford, and Dublin.
Mother Of Offaly Arson Attack Victim Appeals For Justice
Gardaí are continuing to ask the public for any information they might assist their investigation.
Laois Singer Raises Over €2k For Parish Through Christmas Single
Stradbally's Ross Molloy recorded "When a Child Is Born" in aid of the Stradbally Parish Lourdes trip.
Laois Pub Celebrates Reopening
'The Village Tap' in Rosenallis is under the new ownership of Wayne and Ruth Walsh.
Offaly GAA Club Apply For New Pitch
Daingean GAA Club is also hoping to build two new viewing stands.
Retired Laois Met Eireann Forecaster Releases Book
"They Say It Might Rain " is co-written by Clonaslee woman Evelyn Cusack and Seamus Walsh.
Westmeath Sees Biggest Price Increase For Three Bed Semi
It comes from the Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index.
Call For M50 Toll Increase To Be Scrapped
The M4 Kilcock to Kinnegad is one of the affected motorways.
Electric Picnic Highlights Set For Our TV Screens
TG4 is airing the best bits from the 2025 edition in Stradbally.
Laois TD Demands Better IDA Investment For County In 2026
Brian Stanley says there needs to be a greater investment in IDA jobs for Laois.
Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite
The grant is worth €600k.
