Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to get underway – for the last time in its...
The highly anticipated Durrow Scarecrow Festival returns this Sunday - for what will be the last year of the event in its current guise.
The...
In Pictures: Paddy Critchley launches month-long art exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar...
Laois band The Outcast Crew unveil new album ‘Rovin’ Again’
The Outcast Crew, the raucous Laois trad-punk band, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Rovin’ Again," available now on Warner...
In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
In Pictures: Of.Hands Festival launches on Abbeyleix Bog – a vibrant celebration of art...
A new creative festival, 'Of.Hands', described as "a vibrant celebration of art and nature," was launched over the weekend on Abbeyleix Bog.
The festival got...
Laois band ‘Cool Boy’ release their debut single
Local band Cool Boy have released their debut single ‘High Tide’ and will perform their new record at this year's Forrest Fest in Emo...
Folly Festival 2024 not just about the music as foodie line-up is announced
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering...
In Pictures: Family fun as the 2024 Old Fort Festival comes to an end
The Old Fort Festival took place in Portlaoise over the weekend and was a roaring success once again.
After great musical entertainment over the first...
Reception celebrates Picture Our Future Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library
A reception held last week celebrated Picture Our Future, a new and unique exhibition at Portlaoise Library highlighting Laois County Council's ongoing climate action...
‘We want to bring a bit of rawness back to Irish music’: Laois’s Cur...
A self-confessed childhood with its moments of mischief led to brothers Adam and Martin Culleton often being dubbed ‘curs.’
Rather than take umbrage at the...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
Boglands Festival 2025 – a homecoming ‘for all sons and daughters of Mountmellick around...
There is a global movement brewing in a Laois town, with news of a world-wide homecoming planned for next year.
2025 will see the return...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
In the company of Chiral: Meet the Laois punk, metal, rock and dance band...
Laois-based punk, metal, rock and dance band, Chiral, is just back from a flying German tour, supporting ska band The Legendary Hackers.
Chiral officially launched...
Old Fort Festival 2024 launched with first night just ten days away
In less than two weeks, Portlaoise Town Centre will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Old Fort Quarter Festival.
The festival takes...
In Pictures: Popular ‘Music at the Malthouse’ event in Stradbally proves a huge success
Music at the Malthouse took place on the 10, 11 and 12 of May to huge success.
The festival was a combination of musical performances...
Popular singer Lea Heart visits the National Learning Network in Portlaoise
International singer, songwriter and pianist, Lea Heart, visited the National Learning Centre Portlaoise to meet the students and also featured on the inaugural episode...
CONFIRMED: Line-up for the 2024 edition of the Old Fort Quarter Festival revealed
Organisers of the 2024 Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise have confirmed the line up for this year.
The festival takes place from June 27-30...
To Berlin and back: Laois woman Molly Donnery on forging a creative career
Based between Berlin and Laois, a traditional Irish and contemporary singer and film producer, will release an EP later this year.
Molly Donnery hails from...
Laois band selected to take part in new RTE TV show with live gig...
A Laois band have been chosen to take part in a brand new RTE TV show which is set to air later this year.
Coolboy,...
Talented Portarlington student wins national trad competition
Fionn Connolly, a student of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, has won a national traditional music competition with his music group 'Alta'.
The music competition 'Siansa...
Your full guide to 2024 All-Ireland Drama Finals as Laois venue announced as host
A Laois venue has been confirmed as the host theatre for the 2024 All-Ireland Drama Finals, taking place from Thursday, April 18 to Saturday,...
The 2 Johnnies announce competition to give local bands opportunity to perform at Electric...
We are less than 20 weeks away from the beginning of Electric Picnic and still, despite requests to the organisers, we have no line-up...
Laois dancer to star in episode five of TG4’s An Ríl Deal this Sunday
A new series of An Ríl Deal is back on our screens, with a Laois performer part of TG4's search for the next big...
Legendary rock group AC/DC to perform rare intimate gig in Laois
Legendary rock band AC/DC will return to Ireland this summer as part of their ‘POWER UP’ European Tour, and a very unexpected Laois date...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
