Entertainment
Last chance to enter Ireland’s Got Talent … and they want Laois acts!
The hit entertainment show, Ireland’s Got Talent, is back.
Producers are hitting the road on the lookout for the hottest variety acts around the country.
But...
Internationally acclaimed movie filmed in Laois set for homecoming
A film which was shot mainly in Laois will have its homecoming next month.
Lost & Found, Irish Writer/Director Liam O Mochain’s 3rd feature film,...
Retired Laois tailor sings his way to €27,000 on Winning Streak
A retired tailor from Laois won a tidy €27,000 on the first National Lottery Winning Streak show of the new series on RTE One.
A...
Laois girl to appear on Say Yes to the Dress tonight
A Laois girl is set to appear on the hugely popular TV programme Say Yes to the Dress on RTE tonight in the first episode of...
WATCH: Preview of final episode of popular series ‘The Town’
For the last three Monday evening's, the people of Laois and indeed the country have been glued to their TV screens,
Virgin Media One (formerly...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society host 20th Anniversary Concert
The Portlaoise Musical Society celebrated 20 years on stage at the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
In this fantastic show - members of the musical society,...
Three-part Virgin Media documentary series on Portlaoise to begin on Monday
The first programme of a three-part documentary series on Portlaoise called The Town will be broadcast on Virgin Media One, formerly TV3, on Monday, September 3.
This series,...
Electric Picnic Diary: Papal Portaloos, 7 years of Electric Picnic and Pink Gin
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Hump day is definitely passing by just that bit easier with thoughts of the Electric Picnic taking...
Electric Picnic and I: Meet the 17-year-old from Portlaoise stepping on stage at the...
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It's not everyday you get a phonecall asking if you might like to perform at the Electric...
Moment in Time: Electric Picnic celebrating its 10th Birthday in 2013
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2013 saw the Electric Picnic celebrate ten magical years of music and memories at Stradbally Hall.
It was...
Something for all the family at the Little Picnic
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When they say there's something for everyone at the Electric Picnic, they really do mean everyone.
Deep in...
Laois Rose Grainne shines on stage at Rose of Tralee
For the first time since 2014, a Laois Rose made it to the Dome in Tralee - with Grainne Hogan from Camross representing the...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrating 20 years with Anniversary Concert
Portlaoise Musical Society are gearing up to celebrate two decades of beautiful sounds as they present their 20th Anniversary Concert at the Dunamaise Arts...
Laois Rose Grainne set to be on TV tonight
It is an exciting time for everyone involved in the Laois Rose and tonight all of the hard work will come to fruition.
Killinure native...
“Unity through diversity” – Electric Picnic welcomes Electric Sideshow for sixth year running
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Returning for the sixth year celebrating “unity through diversity” Jerry Fish’s majestic, magnificent and at moments chilling Electric...
Portlaoise native Emma brings her one-woman show to her hometown
Emma O’Grady is returning to the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, with her one woman show - 'What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten...
Get your Body & Soul grooving at the Electric Picnic
Body & Soul returns to its roots to celebrate landmark 15th year as the creative centre of Electric Picnic.
Today the programme for the much...
In Pictures: Spink Comhaltas win an astounding 90 medals at the Leinster Fleadh
Spink Comhaltas walked away with an incredible 90 medals at this year's Leinster Fleadh Cheoil in Bagenalstown, Carlow between 13-15 July.
Spink's phenomenal medal count comes...
Tour de Picnic gearing up for its tenth year
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There's less than 2 months to go before 55,000 picknickers will descend on Stradbally Hall for the...
Meet the 17-year-old behind ‘Cinderella’ at Dunamaise Arts Centre
Dressing Room 1 are proud to present their summer Panto 'Cinderella' which will take place July 14 and 15 in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
There...
Electric Picnic announce acts for very popular stage
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One of the most popular stages at the Electric Picnic has confirmed its line up for the...
Portlaoise Musical Society claim success at the Amateur Irish Musical Society Awards
Following the tremendous success of their last production Rock of Ages in the Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise Musical Society were awarded two nominations in the...
Details announced for big new music and comedy event in Laois
A brand new music and comedy event taking place in Laois this summer will be the first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend...
Carribean vibes are coming back to the Electric Picnic as 50 Trenchtown acts are...
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Electric Picnic welcomes a slice of the Caribbean once again as Trenchtown announces over 50 acts, a...
Local sculptor’s new exhibition opens in the Laois Arthouse
The Laois Arthouse is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘Illustrating Joyce’s Finnegans Wake’, by Thomas Mc Nally, and the event promises to be a fun...
Laois Fleadh gets underway this bank holiday weekend
Mountmellick will be filled with Irish music as the Laois Fleadh gets underway this June bank holiday weekend.
The atmosphere will be electric with dancing...
The 80s are returning to Laois for one night only
Dust off the legwarmers, perm the hair and get the shell suits out - the 80s are returning to Grellan Delaney's, Portlaoise, this Saturday...
10 years of Food Glorious Food at the Electric Picnic
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Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic has enjoyed a decade of success at Ireland’s leading music and...
Stage set for the 2018 Ballyroan Country Music Festival
There will be plenty of craic stirring around Ballyroan again this June Bank Holiday Weekend as the Ballyroan Country Festival is set for its...
Line-up for Old Fort Quarter Festival revealed
Medieval heritage, music acts, street theatre, and a comic book convention will be amongst the highlights of this year’s Old Fort Quarter Festival, taking...
