Entertainment
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...
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...
Body & Soul back for another year at Electric Picnic
Returning for its 14th year at Electric Picnic, the Body&Soul village continues to boast its trademark line-up of trailblazing musicians, soothing therapies, mind-expanding workshops,...
A Full Moon Party party for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have added a Full Moon Party to their lineup.
Over 200 tonnes of sand and palm trees are being shipped in to the...
A MUST-WATCH: Music Generation Laois perform beautiful rendition of Carrick-a-Rede
Music Generation Laois performed a beautiful rendition of Carrick -a-Rede in Kavanagh's Bar & Venue last Saturday night.
The young trad group performed the Cathie...
WATCH: This rendition of ‘Abbeyleix’ is just brilliant
The Entente Florale judges had to be seriously impressed with Abbeyleix during their visit on Friday.
They were given a tour of all the town's...
WATCH: Music Generation Laois wow Taoiseach and Canadian Prime Minister
A group of talented musicians put on a jaw-dropping performance at the State Dinner in Dublin Castle last night.
Music Generation Laois's Trad Orchestra, led...
In Pictures: Barrowhouse GAA ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ a roaring success
Barrowhouse GAA hosted a ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ casino night in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow at the weekend.
With fake dollars, Vegas Darts and many...
Some great photos from Music Generation’s School’s out for Summer concert
School's out for Summer and to celebrate that fact, Music Generation Laois held a concert in the Heritage Hotel in Killenard last week.
Numerous schools...
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
Electric Picnic announce eco-friendly measures – and one might benefit your pocket
The Electric Picnic have announced a raft of new measures and initiatives aimed at making this year's festive more eco-friendly than ever before.
The one...
First Dates Ireland looking for single men for new series
Do you know any single Laois lads who are looking for love?
Well, First Dates Ireland has just launched an appeal for such men to...
Raft of new acts announced for Electric Picnic
In just over two months, Electric Picnic 2017 will take place in Stradbally and this latest act announcement has wet our appetite further.
First up,...
Exciting line-up of entertainment and heritage events for Old Fort Festival
The Old Fort Festival, which takes place this weekend, promises to be an exciting mix of family fun and late night entertainment.
The weekend will...
WATCH: Fallen Lights perform in Portlaoise pub to raise awareness for mental health
Band Fallen Lights blew the roof off Sally's Portlaoise last night on Day 28 of an incredible tour.
As part of the release of their...
Laois family to feature on RTE’s Missing You over death of brother
A pair of Laois siblings are set to appear on an RTE program tonight to discuss the tragic passing of their younger brother.
Romy and...
WATCH: Tractors needed to rescue Nathan Carter in Ballyroan
For the second year running, Nathan Carter performed to thousands in Ballyroan.
The Country and Western singer was the star attraction at the Ballyroan 2017...
Top theatre award for Heywood student Liam
A Laois student triumphed at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards last week.
Ballinakill native Liam Oxley, a secondary school student from Heywood Community...
BARE in the Woods crowned Best Festival in Ireland
Laois festival BARE in the Woods was crowned Best Festival in Ireland at the Irish Hospitality Awards 2017 in the Crowne Plaza last night...
New Electric Picnic acts announced
The first acts for Other Voices at Electric Picnic have been announced today.
The line up for the intimate Other Voices side of EP sees...
