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Fashion show announced to raise funds for rural Laois national school
The Parent’s Association of Knock National School, Ballinakill, are hosting a Fashion Show, in aid of the school, on Friday, October 4, in Abbeyleix...
In Pictures: ‘Fall Foraging’ in Slieve Boom Mountains with Wild Food Mary
Laois PPN welcomed member groups to the majestic grounds of Roundwood House in the Slieve Bloom Mountains recently for a ‘Fall Foraging’ event.
Foraging for food...
Jack and Jill Charity Boutique in Portlaoise is screaming out for Halloween donations
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is asking people to "put the care into scare" by donating pre-loved Halloween costumes and décor this autumn.
From...
Portarlington FIDE to host Charity Chess Tournament in aid of Pieta
Portarlington FIDE are set to host a charity chess tournament in aid of Pieta.
The event will be held in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre on...
In Pictures: Laois house sells for over three quarters of a million euro
A Portlaoise house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for an eye-watering €775,000.
Berjokayden House in Ballycarroll is...
Portlaoise woman to represent Laois at Miss Universe Ireland 2024
Veronica Campelo from Portlaoise has been chosen to represent Laois at Miss Universe Ireland 2024, which takes place this coming weekend.
The event will be...
Laois woman all set to appear on popular British TV show Countdown
Laois resident and Managing Director of The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Caroline Hofman, is set to appear on the iconic Channel 4...
Promising weather forecast for National Ploughing Championships according to Carlow Weather
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships are just around the corner and as always, the weather for the event is a hot topic.
This year's event...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
Laois author discusses balancing life as a farmer and writer ahead of debut novel
Laois author and dairy farmer, Lorna Sixsmith has proudly launched her debut novel, 'Country Girl at Heart'.
The novel is a romantic comedy about finding love...
All systems go as Knock Vintage Men’s Shed set to host annual threshing festival
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed will bring the country’s rich agricultural heritage to life when it hosts its annual threshing festival in Spink this weekend.
“The...
Kolbe Special School excited to be part of National Ploughing Championships 2024
Kolbe Special School are extremely excited to let everyone know that they will be part of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
The school will bring...
31st Annual Luggacurren 10K – date for your diary
A date has been set for the 2024 installment of the much-anticipated Luggacurren 10k.
This year will mark the 31st anniversary of the annual 10k,...
WATCH: Laois girls centre of attention at recent Coldplay gig in Vienna as Croke...
Coldplay fans from all across the country descended upon Croke Park last night to sing along with one of the most popular bands of...
In Pictures: Many wonderful events held in Laois during National Heritage Week 2024
National Heritage Week 2024 took place at venues across Laois from August 17 to 25, attracting huge crowds to many diverse destinations.
National Heritage Week...
Details announced for Laois Pride Festival 2024
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced the final details of the third Laois Pride Festival.
They confirmed that Laois Pride 2024 will be...
From Glastonbury to the main stage of Electric Picnic – Meet the Laois woman...
The Mary Wallopers are on an amazing upward curve lately - and the most recent high point came last Saturday.
The seven piece band played...
Stradbally singer Alice Laffan still buzzing after Electric Picnic experience
Young Stradbally singer Alice Laffan says she is still buzzing after her Electric Picnic experience at the weekend that saw her as the opening...
All the details as Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally returns for...
Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet, set to take place on Sunday, August 25.
This year’s...
SOLD OUT! Electric Picnic 2025 fully sells out 10 hours after tickets go on...
Electric Picnic 2025, less than three days after the 2024 edition concluded, is fully SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the 2025 festival went on sale this...
Did you lose anything at Electric Picnic? Lost and Found opens in Stradbally
The Electric Picnic from 2024 is fading into the distance as tickets for the next edition go on sale from 9am today.
As organisers begin...
Gardai launch appeal for information following alleged assault at Electric Picnic
Gardai are investigating following an alleged assault on the Saturday night of Electric Picnic.
The incident happened at the Heineken Tent near the main stage...
In Pictures: Massive crowd in attendance as LaoisToday brings popular QuizCast to Electric Picnic
The Friday of the 2024 Electric Picnic was a very special occasion for everyone in LaoisToday as it was our performing debut.
The LaoisToday team...
LISTEN: How Brian Hogan defends his LaoisToday QuizCast title at Electric Picnic
The LaoisToday QuizCast made its Electric Picnic debut at the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield on Friday.
It pitted three of the four contestants who...
In Pictures: The Wolfe Tones and Kylie Minogue bring epic Sunday of Electric Picnic...
Electric Picnic wrapped up for another year after a wonderful weekend of music and arts in the forests and fields of Stradbally on Sunday.
Marking...
WATCH: Flying tents, traffic delays and driving rain – Electric Picnic revellers begin to...
After another brilliant weekend in Stradbally, the majority of the 75,000 in attendance are making their way home.
And as is typically the case these...
In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
And just like that - another installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival has come to a close.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally...
Winner crowned as LaoisToday QuizCast makes first Electric Picnic appearance
The winner of the first ever LaoisToday QuizCast live from Electric Picnic has been crowned.
LaoisToday made our debut in the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield...
Electric Picnic issue warning over ‘high strength MDMA causing medical emergenies’
Electric Picnic have issued a warning to festival goers over a high strength drug that is in circulation at the event.
In a message posted...
