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Lose anything at Eletric Picnic? You might be able to get it back
We're starting to pull ourselves together after a mammoth weekend at Electric Picnic.
And we assume the rest of you are doing likewise.
At crazy events...
Electric Picnic 2018 tickets to go on sale next week
Tickets for next year’s Electric Picnic are due to go on sale as early as next week, it has been revealed.
As Electric Picnic draws...
Six of the best acts to see at the Electric Picnic today
With the weekend fastly drawing to a close, the final day has a great lineup and it will be a great way to finish...
Pogueology handed Sunday evening slot in the Salty Dog
Laois band Pogueology have been rescheduled to appear in the Salty Dog section of Electric Picnic on Sunday night following the bizarre abandonment of...
The full list of everything that’s on at Electric Picnic today
It can be a tough job figuring out what to do, what to see and where to go at Electric Picnic.
So we've compiled this...
WATCH: Floor collapses during Laois band’s performance at Electric Picnic
Portlaoise band Pogueology made their Electric Picnic debut in the early hours of Saturday morning.
But their gig had to be cancelled after just 15 minutes...
In Pictures: The sun sets on Day 1 of Electric Picnic
Day 1 is done and dusted. And another great day for the Electric Picnic memory book.
Among the highlights on Day 1 were Jenny Greene...
Six must see acts for Saturday’s Electric Picnic
With the Picnic well underway, we look ahead to some of the acts that will be performing on the Saturday of the festival.
We have...
In Pictures: Tour de Picnic runners reach Stradbally
And they're here!
Well at least the first of them are anyway.
Hundreds are taking part in the annual run from Athy to Electric Picnic this...
The Electric Picnic & I: Richard Dunne
The third installment of our Electric Picnic & I segment sees us visit another Stradbally native.
Richard Dunne, son of Dick Dunne from Dunne's pub,...
Moment in Time: Class pictures from Electric Picnic 2010
These throwback pictures from Alf Harvey's locker of Electric Picnic's gone by have proved incredibly popular.
And so we are back with another installment -...
Six must-see acts for Friday’s Electric Picnic
Can you believe it's here?!
Well it is, and the excitement in the LaoisToday offices is through the roof!
We're no music experts and certainly don't...
The Electric Picnic & I: Austin Watt Clancy
Anybody who knows anything about Stradbally, will either know or at least heard of Austin Watt Clancy.
Austin is famous for his wit and humour...
Hotline Bling! Electric Picnic could well be dancing to Drake
Reports all over social media are suggesting that Drake, yes Drake, could surprise us all and hop up on main stage this weekend in...
Armed gardai set to attend Electric Picnic following security fears
Armed gardai will be on site at Electric Picnic this weekend it has been revealed.
In a reflection of what has happened around the world...
Sun cream and glasses at the ready as EP 2017 set to be a...
Yes, you’ve read it correctly! Electric Picnic 2017 goers have been given the great boost of gorgeous weather by Met Eireann.
They tweeted last night:...
Electric Picnic signs deal for another ten years in Stradbally
Electric Picnic is to continue in Stradbally for another ten years.
Melvyn Benn, who is the festival director, informed media at the site this morning...
More Electric Picnic stage times announced
It's just three more days until the start of the Electric Picnic and organisers have announced the next raft of stage times.
Yesterday saw the...
Fat Chancers Bernard O’Shea and Karl Spain coming to Portlaoise
Laois comedy fans can enjoy a double dose of laughs over the coming months with the announcement today by top Irish stand-ups Bernard O’Shea...
Moment in Time: Some wonderful images from the Electric Picnic in 2009
The countdown continues.
Stradbally is already beginning to come alive with various bits and pieces arriving ahead of the start of the Electric Picnic.
By this...
Renowed local singer to perform in Portlaoise
A renowned Laois singer who has toured internationally will return to her roots for a local concert later this month in Portlaoise.
Mezzo-soprano Heather Fogarty...
WATCH: Almost one million views for Portarlington teen’s rendition of Adele song
Shannon Bryan's take on Adele's Hello as Gaeilge has racked up an incredible 999,568 views as of Tuesday morning.
She performed the breathtaking rendition in the...
WATCH: Game of Thrones theme tune on top of Slieve Bloom mountains
Portarlington man Tom Conroy brought the sound of the powerful Game of Thrones theme tune to the Ridge of Capard last weekend.
Tom, who is...
Final musical additions to Electric Picnic announced
With just two weeks to go before Stradbally Estate opens its gates to Electric Picnic, the final music line-up has been announced.
Picnickers across the...
Portlaoise Musical Society gets ready for ‘Rock of Ages’
If you want to release the ‘80s rock god in you then why not join up with Portlaoise Musical Society as it begins rehearsals...
Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic celebrating 10 years
This September, to mark its 10th anniversary, The Salty Dog will find itself centrepiece to a bustling and grimy port - a whole new...
5ive and S Club Party (S Club 7) coming to Electric Picnic
Calling all 90s kids! Possibly two of the greatest pop acts from your generation are going to be in Stradbally in a few weeks...
Electric Picnic announces top class acts for Comedy Tent
Al Porter, Foil Arms and Hog, The Rubberbandits, Jason Byrne and Neil Delamere are just a few of the famous comedy acts lined up...
WATCH: Live music from Lethean on Damn It TV
Damn It TV is a new channel showing live music and interviews in high-quality broadcasts straight from Leathean, Portlaoise.
Their latest episode features local musicians...
WATCH: Laois Lip Sync teacher brings her dancing ‘A’ game to Africa
Nearly every club in Laois has hosted a Lip Sync fundraiser over the last 12 months and any of them that have will more...
