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Exhibition of renowned artist Una Sealy continues in Laois
‘Dialogues’, by Una Sealy RHA, is the summer exhibition currently on view in the Laois Arthouse. The exhhibiton contains eleven portraits of Una Sealy’s...
A local man is bringing the sound of music to Ballyfin Demesne
If you have been lucky enough to visit Ballyfin Demesne, then you might have been lucky enough to hear the beautiful sounds of Portarlington...
In Pictures: First SA Summer Camp a huge success
Laois senior football captain Stephen Attride's first Summer Camp has come to an end and it was huge success.
SA Summer Camp was a multi-activity...
High praise at Dublin launch of local author’s new book
Growing Pains and Growing Up the new book by John Whelan and published by LaoisToday is continuing to enchant, entertain and earn high praise.
The...
Laois community set to become a fashion hotspot in aid of Mary-Claire Knowles fund
There's set to be serious style in Timahoe later this month as the local community are holding a charity fashion show in aid of...
Woodenbridge Erkina River Festival set return with Heritage Week Walk on the Laois Kilkenny border
This Year's Woodenbridge Erkina River Festival will trace the route of the ancient road that ran from Western Upper Ossory to Kilkenny.
On Sunday, August...
Laois GAA Star urges people to line up for a great local cause by...
Laois hurler and member of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), Ross King, is urging people to become charitable All-Stars for a great local cause this...
No show this year as Portlaoise Panto ‘family’ hope for normality by 2022
Normally at this time of the year, various local pantomime groups around the country would be in the thick of their schedule of shows...
In Pictures: Huge crowd in Portlaoise as Christmas Lights switched on
We are almost exactly a month out from Christmas Day and the festive spirit cranked up a few notches as Portlaoise officially opened its...
Anonymous drug testing facility that ‘will save lives’ to be present at Electric Picnic
An anonymous drug and substance testing facility will be active at this year's Electric Picnic.
The HSE will run the facility and one of the...
Hello Laois! 5 ways we can make much more of the Electric Picnic
The Irish Derby takes place each summer on the Curragh.
Over one mile and four furlongs it takes less than 3 minutes to complete. It’s...
Laois barman continues his role as First Dates Ireland returns tonight
It is one of the most popular shows on Irish TV and First Dates Ireland has a Laois man in a very prominent role.
The...
RTE looking for Laois adults living with their parents for new series
In 2018 some one in four 25 to 34-year-olds are living with their parents in their family home.
Most don’t want to be there ......
New exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre explores addiction and recovery through art
'12', a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition exploring themes of addiction and recovery, will open at Dunamaise Arts Centre on January 19 and run until...
Miss Laois contestant raises much needed funds for LauraLynn
Halle Courtney is a 17-year-old student who is dreaming of becoming Miss Laois in the coming weeks as part of the Miss Ireland competition...
New four-part crime series featuring murders in neighouring Laois counties to air this week
A new four part true crime series featuring the cases of four murders in neighbouring Laois counties in to air this week.
TG4's Marú Inár...
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: A Portlaoise secondary school visits historic recording studio
Portlaoise College students recently enjoyed a trip to Windmill Lane recording studios in Dublin.
The second years had a great day exploring the studios with...
In Pictures: Summer Solstice at the Rock of Dunamase
What a way to start the day!
The Rock of Dunamase has long been one of Laois's most idyllic spots and this morning to mark...
In Pictures: Alf Harvey’s images from the Ossory Show are required viewing
The Ossory Show in Rathdowney was the main local event last weekend and was a busy day from start to finish.
Photographer Alf Harvey was...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate 25th anniversary with Silver Gala Ball
Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine...
In Pictures: Laois trio rub shoulders with legendary musician
There was a real buzz just over the border in Athy this afternoon as a legendary musician was in town - and three Laois...
Some lovely photos as the Kilkenny Gospel Choir perform in Cullohill
The Kilkenny Gospel Choir with some special guests but on a performance to remember in St Tighearnach’s Church in Cullohill on Friday night.
The event...
In Pictures: Serious craic and style at the Rosenallis GAA Dinner Dance
Dinner Dance season is in full swing and there was plenty to celebrate at the Rosenallis one at the weekend.
The Bridge House in Tullamore...
In Pictures: Mack Fleetwood wow crowds in Laois with stunning performance
After more than 500 days of shut down, live music finally returned to Laois in the last few weeks.
From August 27 to September 11,...
In Pictures: Curtain comes down on another great Electric Picnic
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
What's another year?!!
The 15th Electric Picnic drew to a close in the early hours of Monday morning...
In Pictures: Portlaoise active retirement group celebrates 15th birthday
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was a buzz with people as the Portlaoise Active Retirement Association celebrated it's 15th birthday on Wednesday, April 24.
Tonnes of...
In Pictures: All the glitz and glam from Trumera GAA Dinner Dance
Trumera celebrated winning the Intermediate hurling title for the second time in two year's with style at the Killeshin hotel tonight.
The red and white...
Plenty of style at the Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball
The Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball has raised over €300,000 for charity over the last ten years and last night they gathered for the...
National Day for Children will be celebrated in Portlaoise
A range of events will be held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday, June 23.
Such events include art...
