Entertainment
‘There was a song from Abbeyleix that was about me, it was really fantastic’...
George Clooney is one of the most recognisable faces in the world, and the Hollywood icon can trace his Irish roots all the way...
Forest Fest3 – boutique festival in Emo confirmed for summer 2024 return
After a successful second outing, rave reviews and a demand from fans and performers, Forest Fest is set to make a welcome return to...
Portarlington film maker’s heartrending take on Christmas makes for compelling viewing
When acclaimed Portarlington documentary film maker Ken Wardrop was 12 years of age, his maternal grandmother who often stayed with the family, died on...
Wooly awards, kick-passing with Paudie Clifford and rule changes for Gaelic football as Smaller...
Colm Parkinson's hugely popular GAA Podcast The Smaller Fish is set to make its first TV appearance this Friday on Virgin Media.
It is a significant breakthrough...
Virgin Media cameras set for Laois this week as popular business to feature on...
Excitement is building in Portarlington with the news that Deric Hartigan of Ireland AM will be broadcasting live from the SOLAS Eco Graden Centre...
‘Made in Dagenham’: Love of music continues to bring Ballyfin man back to the...
One of the standout talents of Portlaoise Musical Society is Ballyfin native Eoghan Fingleton whose love of music has endured since his childhood.
Eoghan (36),...
‘Made in Dagenham’ revved up and ready to go for Portlaoise Musical Society
Costing approximately €50,000 and involving around 100 people, Portlaoise Musical Society’s 2023 show ‘Made in Dagenham’ is revved up and ready to take to...
Laois family set to appear for a second time on Sunday’s episode of Ireland’s...
It is one of the most popular shows on RTE - and a Laois family is set to appear on it for a second...
The Nobody Zone – New RTÉ docuseries on Laois serial killer, Kieran Patrick Kelly
"In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care."
In 1983 Kieran...
Portlaoise Musical Society move into sixth gear ahead of ‘spectacular’ 2023 show Made in...
Portlaoise Musical Society are delighted and excited to move into sixth gear as they look forward to the opening of their spectacular 2023 show Made...
Laois punk band, The Outcast Crew, release new live gig video
Laois based trad-punk band, The Outcast Crew have just released a playlist from a recent live gig performed at Kavanaghs Bar and Venue, Portlaoise.
The...
Aingeala Flannery announced as writer in residence for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music...
The Leaves Festival 2023 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois this November.
The festival is excited to welcome Aingeala Flannery...
Marty’s Big Picture Show – RTE brings lost Laois photos back to life and...
RTE's brand new Sunday evening show, Marty's Big Picture, continued last weekend and the focus was all about Laois.
A photo unseen for 60 years,...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
In Pictures: Laois classical musicians combine for night to remember in Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre warmly welcomed a trio of Laois classical musicians on Saturday night, September 16.
It was a night that celebrated the wonders...
Free events for Culture Night 2023 in Laois
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and...
Mountmellick folk artist all set for Culture Night concert performance
Mountmellick’s Emer Dunne describes herself as a folk artist with a nod to both the traditional and the contemporary.
And she will perform in the...
Former Laois footballer MJ Tierney launches debut single ‘Salt on the Rim’
Introducing MJ Tierney - but not as you have ever seen him before.
The 36-year-old, who won All-Ireland and Leinster medals with Laois, is now...
An ‘original’ talent for Electric Picnic as Laois girl set to perform three times...
When she last played at Electric Picnic in 2019, 22-year-old Alice Laffan from Stradbally just did cover versions. “It’s amazing to be back this...
Laois man’s new Guinness World Record 500 mile challenge set to feature on RTE...
One Mile Down: Siberian Scramble follows the dreams of two Irishmen who put together an international team to drive across the ice of Lake...
The Lost Messiahs find themselves back at Electric Picnic and ready to entertain
Having played Electric Picnic in 2014 and last year, indie rock band, The Lost Messiahs, is thrilled to find themselves back at Stradbally Hall.
“We...
Laois band Cua set to take six as they get ready to take on...
As it gears up for its Electric Picnic performance, Laois-based trio, Cua which comprises Shane Booth, John Davidson and Ros O’Meara, has started work...
‘The Elements of Fiction’ – short story creative writing workshop with writer Eileen Casey
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s recent memoir workshop, the Laois Arts Office has invited Eileen back to conduct four...
Huge turnout for Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain made a triumphant return this weekend.
The festival has been a staple in the...
Rose of Tralee – social media reacts to Laois Rose
Night one of the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival is in the record books, and what a night it was for our Laois...
Meet the Ottawa Rose who has strong Portarlington connections
While the Laois flag will be proudly flown by Sinead Dowd in Tralee next week, she isn't the only O'Moore interest in the competition.
Ottawa...
Laois interest on Monday and Tuesday night as Rose of Tralee TV line-up announced
The running order for the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival TV Selection has been unveiled.
The 32 International Roses will be appearing across Monday...
‘The experience has been unreal’ – Laois Rose Sinead Dowd ahead of Tralee TV...
While many teenagers hanker after life in the Big Apple, Laois Rose, Sinéad Dowd, found herself going in the opposite direction, leaving behind New...
Laois lads all set to tend to their Roses in Tralee next week
Two Laois lads are reveling in the chance to be escorts at this year’s Rose of Tralee international festival.
Colin Palmer (25) from Camross and...
Laois born creatives make documentary that receives Short Film Bursary award
The Creative Ireland Laois, Short Film Bursary award 2023 has been awarded to Laois born creatives, Aisling Conroy and Dr Yvonne Hennessy for Thresholds.
Thresholds...
