Charity fashion show coming to Stradbally to help local refurbishments and promote sustainable fashion
Fashionistas from across Laois and further afield are set to descend on Stradbally next week for a highly-anticipated charity event.
The Fun Charity Fashion Show...
Laois band Byro – formerly Coolboy – set to feature on RTÉ series An...
A Laois band are set to make an appearance on RTÉ television this Monday as part of the series finale of An Ghig Mhór.
The...
More than music – Folly Festival 2025 showcases artisan food from across Laois and...
One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s...
Learning a new instrument and having fun – Vicarstown ukulele group strikes a chord
‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene.’
It’s a...
Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois Families have chance to perform to become ‘Ireland’s Most Talented Family’
TG4 have put out a national call looking for families to participate in their annual talent show aimed at finding Ireland's 'most talented family'.
Réalta...
Laois Americana-Pop artist Just Alice set to release new single ‘good thing.’
A young Laois singer is gearing up for a busy summer and is set to release a brand new single.
Just Alice, who is Alice...
Timahoe Male Choir all set for latest big day out as warm up act...
The amazing journey the Timahoe Male Choir have been on over the past two years continues tomorrow when they perform in St Anne’s Park...
Laois band deliver strong anti racism message with new lyric video ‘Eyes of the...
Laois punky folk band The Outcast Crew have a released a lyric video for their latest single ‘Eyes of the World’.
The song is a...
Laois band to perform at music festival and record new track following song contest...
A Laois band are set to perform at a music festival and have their single professionally recorded after winning a song contest.
'Alright Then' have...
In Pictures: Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles concert in Stradbally showcases...
A collection of Laois musical talent was showcased in Stradbally over the weekend at the annual Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles...
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
Laois to feature as RTE Investigates focuses on the assets and abusers of the...
Laois is set to feature in a rescheduled RTE Investigates episode that is set to air on Thursday this week.
RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers, The...
Folly Festival 2025 set to light up Cullohill with ‘show-stopping lineup’ in July
Get ready for another unforgettable weekend as Folly Festival 2025 returns to the breathtaking grounds of Cullohill Castle on Friday, July 4 and Saturday,...
‘Gig for Gaza’ to be held in Abbeyleix with proceeds going towards mobile maternity...
A fundraising event has been organised in Laois with proceeds going to the people of Gaza, currently in the grips of assault by the...
In Pictures: Laois students shine at sell-out performances of ‘The Greatest Show’
As PT Barnum famously said, no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.
Mountrath Community School’s Transition Year students recently put on...
Laois band The Mere Mortals make their long-awaited return with blockbuster gig in Portlaoise
Laois band, The Mere Mortals, are back recording and playing live music.
It has been quite some time since the group first released their unique...
Portlaoise TradFest returns bringing Irish music to Laois once again
A weekend filled with the very best in traditional Irish music returns with Portlaoise TradFest 2025 from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4.
This...
Laois builder featuring in new TG4 series focusing on the Irish construction sector
A Laois builder is featuring on a new TG4 series which is focusing on the Irish construction sector.
Dave Fingleton, from Ratheniska, is one of...
‘Ó Mhná’ – Exhibition of poems and images at Laois Arthouse ‘celebrating women...
The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, will present 'Ó Mhná – celebrating women who make a difference,' an exhibition of poems and images for International Women’s...
Hugely talented Laois siblings to appear on TG4 entertainment show Réalta agus Gaolta
From the Gallagher brothers and Cyrus duo to our own Corrs sisters, there is nothing quite as captivating as that special synergy of music...
Laois business owner set to appear on RTÉ TV series Saol na Feirme
A Laois business owner is set to appear on RTÉ’s Irish langauge series, Saol na Feirme.
The show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player...
WATCH: Standing room only as Timahoe Male Choir break new ground with CD launch
It was standing room only in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening for a very special launch.
The Timahoe Male Choir embarked on their...
In Pictures: Outstanding talent on show at People First Credit Union school quiz
There were exceptional performances all around from local primary schools in the recently concluded annual People First Credit Union School Quiz.
The competition, held at...
Laois photographer set to feature on popular RTE TV show Nationwide
Abbeyleix photographer Jim Fennelly will appear on RTE’s Nationwide programme with reporter Mary Fanning on Friday, February 21.
Fanning filmed this prolific photographer out and...
Much loved classic Jack and The Beastalk to be staged by Mountmellick Macra this...
Jack and The Beanstalk will be staged for four nights from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16 as this year's Mountmellick Macra pantomime.
The...
In Pictures: Eurovision winner Dana plays Sacred Heart charity concert in Abbeyleix
Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana played a charity concert in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel over the weekend to launch the All-Ireland Sacred Heart Crusade...
Mountmellick Arts Centre set to host Macra Capers Final this Saturday night
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final will take place this Saturday, February 1, at Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The final begins at 7:30pm and promises a...
Laois punk, metal rock and dance outfit promises a world of sonic and visual...
Laois-based four-piece punk, metal rock and dance outfit, Chiral, will host its own show in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, on February 27.
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