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Portlaoise Tradfest is back with a huge line-up announced for the 2024 festival

Portlaoise Tradfest is back from May 3 to 5 Following on from last year’s inaugural event, there are many new additions to Portlaoise Tradfest 2024. In...

Internationally renowned chef’s new restaurant and guesthouse given green light in Laois

Laois County Council have approved planning permission for Millbrook House, Abbeyleix to be converted from residential use to guest house accommodation. It was announced in...

In Pictures: All smiles as Stradbally Parish Gaels gather to celebrate 2023 Minor football...

There were great celebrations on Friday night as players, parents and supporters of Stradbally Parish Gaels gathered. The Gaels, made up of Stradbally, Timahoe and...

Weekend Read: Davie Furey back on track with new album and tour

Covid dashed his plans to tour with his last album ‘Haunted Streets’ but Durrow-based Davie Furey is looking forward to traversing the country to...

In Pictures: All smiles as Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe celebrate Junior ‘A’ hurling success

Members of Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe hurling club came together on Saturday evening to celebrate championship glory from 2023. The Midlands Park Hotel was the venue as they...

Calls for a statue to be erected as social media gushes over Pat Critchley...

The much anticipated Laochra Gael TG4 episode about Portlaoise's Pat Critchley was aired on television last night. The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage...
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The story of the great Pat Critchley set to be told on TG4’s Laochra...

Laois sporting legend Pat Critchley episode on the new series of the popular TG4 series Laochra Gael is set to air on Thursday night. The...

In Pictures: All smiles as Ballylinan celebrate 2023 IFC success with dinner dance

It was all smiles in the Talbot Hotel in Graiguecullen on Saturday night as Ballylinan GAA gathered to celebrate their achievement from 2023. The team...

‘Mountrath Unlocked’ – ‘A story of hope, compassion, and community spirit within a small,...

Independent filmmaker, Maurice O'Carroll has finally made his Laois-based movie available for the public. 'Mountrath Unlocked' was filmed and produced during the COVID lockdown before...
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In Pictures: 30 years celebrated as The Harps Camogie club gather for Dinner Dance

There was serious style on display as members of The Harps Camogie club gathered for a dinner dance. The Castle Arms in Durrow was the...
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In Pictures: Half a century marked as Castletown GAA gather for Dinner Dance

There was a huge crowd in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening as Castletown held a 50 year anniversary celebration. The dinner dance was...

In Pictures: Great celebrations as Camross GAA remember magical 2023

There were great celebrations in the Dooleys Hotel in Birr on Friday night as Camross GAA club came together. 2023 was a magical year for...
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In Pictures: Stradbally GAA toast Senior B, Minor A success and remember 1997/98 winning...

There were great celebrations in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday night as members of Stradbally GAA came together. Around 300 people were present as...

In Pictures: Serious style as Portarlington RFC gather to celebrate 50th anniversary

There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Friday evening as Dinner Dance season continued at full pace. On this occasion, it was...

‘Soul Sold’ – Laois singer/songwriter Kevin Quigley releases new single

Coming from the picturesque landscapes of a small farm in Timahoe, singer-songwriter Kevin Quigley is set to release his latest single, 'Soul Sold' on...
Forest Fest 2024

Exciting line-up revealed as Forest Fest announce first set of acts for 2024 summer...

The wait is over for Forest Fest fans as organisers have announced their first slew of acts which will take to the stage in...

Bríd Faoin Spéir: A free arts event to be held in Portarlington on St...

A series of five free public events throughout the country have been developed to promote the arts and encourage more arts-based outdoor performances. The first...

In Pictures: Serious style as sell out crowd turn up for 2024 Laois Hunt...

There was serious style on show as member of Laois Hunt gathered for their annual Ball on Saturday evening. The Castle Arms in Durrow was...
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In Pictures: Huge attendance as first Laois IFA Dinner Dance in more than a...

There was a massive crowd in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening as Laois IFA held a Dinner Dance. This was the first Laois IFA...

In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA’s unique fundraiser is bringing ‘Jungle Challenge’ to Laois

The men and women of Ballyfin GAA club are hosting a fundraiser with a major twist, as they prepare to bring the jungle to...
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The Laois woman rubbing shoulders with global music stars in Los Angeles

As tour production co-ordinator for Aerosmith and Lionel Richie, Los Angeles-based Fiona Marie Booth is used to rubbing shoulders with artists. The trailblazing Laois woman...

In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as Portlaoise Panto get the show on the...

It was all systems go in the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Saturday as the Portlaoise Panto group began their week-long series of performances after...

Lights, camera, action as Portlaoise Panto Group set to take to the stage with...

Brimful of laugh out loud antics, song and dance, Portlaoise Pantomime Group’s production of ‘Cinderella’ will run at the Dunamaise Arts Centre from today,...

New virtual reality event at Dunamaise Arts Centre – opera like never before

Experience the world’s first virtual reality community opera as the Irish National Opera presents 'Out of the Ordinary' ('As an nGách') at Dunamaise Arts...

Laois sporting legend Pat Critchley set to feature on new series of popular TG4...

Laois sporting legend Pat Critchley is set to feature on the brand new series of the popular TG4 series Laochra Gael. The series is an...

‘There was a song from Abbeyleix that was about me, it was really fantastic’...

George Clooney is one of the most recognisable faces in the world, and the Hollywood icon can trace his Irish roots all the way...

Laois Trad Orchestra set to appear at The National Concert Hall with music celebrating...

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) will return to the National Concert Hall on Saturday, February 10, for their Annual Festival of Youth...

Huge crowd rings in 2024 at annual Ballacolla New Year’s Day Walk and Tractor...

Despite the atrocious weather conditions, a huge crowd turned out to ring in 2024 at the annual Ballacolla New Years Day Walk and Tractor...

Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland – Laois farmer stars in new one-hour...

The premiere took place recently of ‘Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland’ in UCD’s state of the art cinema, with a cocktail reception before...
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Forest Fest3 – boutique festival in Emo confirmed for summer 2024 return

After a successful second outing, rave reviews and a demand from fans and performers, Forest Fest is set to make a welcome return to...