Entertainment
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...
Laois health and fitness fans called to attend WellFest
WellFest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival, has announced full details of its schedule.
Taking place over two days, May 6 and 7, in...
Laois violinist wins Lyric FM bursary at Feis Ceoil
Talented violinist Senan Moran from Dysart, Stradbally was the winner of the RTE Lyric FM Instrumental bursary at the 2017 Sligo Feis Ceoil.
The young...
Laois comedian’s TV show to be shown in the USA
Bridget & Eamon are heading to America - after the RTE TV show was picked up by a station over there.
Amazon in America has...
Stradbally’s Maryclare to appear on Today with Maura and Daíthí
Stradbally girl Maryclare Shaughnessy will appear on RTE’s Today with Maura and Daíthí this afternoon when she will get a dramatic makeover.
Her segment was...
Watch: Portlaoise’s Neil Fennell takes on Dustin the Turkey
It takes a brave man to go head to head with Dustin the Turkey, but Neil Fennell from Portlaoise did just that on Today...
Kiesza and HamsandwicH to rock BARE in the Woods this summer
BARE in the Woods 2017 has announced more block rockin' beats for this summer's rapidly expanding festival at Garryhinch Woods in Portarlington.
Joining headliners House...
Watch: Heywood Community College students react to shortlist announcement
The reaction of the young Heywood Community College students to the news that they have been shortlisted for Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards...
Laois group Fiúntas finish second in prestigious national competition
Young Laois group Fiúntas capped off six months of hard work with a fantastic performance in the finals of Siansa Gael Linn 2017, just...
Famous singing priest to help raise funds for Arles-Kilcruise GFC
The voice of Fr Liam Lawton will be emanating from the Church of the Sacred Heart in Arles next Friday night.
The singer and composer...
Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest and The XX to headline Electric Picnic
The first lineup announcement for Electric Picnic 2017 is here and we wish it was September already!
The XX, A Tribe Called Quest and Duran...
Electric Picnic sells out in SIX minutes – before acts have even been announced
Electric Picnic tickets went back on sale this morning ahead of the line-up announcement later today, and the festival is already completely sold out.
The...
