Entertainment
Well known Laois man recalls ‘Lord of the Dance’ that saw him go viral...
Twenty years ago, he took the Dome in Tralee by storm with his display of Irish dancing.
For this year’s Rose of Tralee, Paul Dargan...
Laois priest the main interview on Ireland’s most listened to Podcast – The 2...
The latest episode of Ireland's most popular Podcast features a voice that is very well known to people in Laois.
Fr David Vard is the...
Camross Comhaltas to represent Laois at the upcoming All Ireland Fleadh
Two Bands, one set-dancing troupe, 14 individual performers, and all from one Laois Branch - Camross Comhaltas - whose members will be heading to...
In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen the enjoyment as second year of Forest Fest...
The rain fell but the craic was mighty as the crowds flocked to Emo over the weekend for the second installment of Forest Fest.
Around...
In Pictures: John Gibbons draws crowds on Saturday and Music Generation wow on Sunday...
The Old Fort Festival has come to an end for yet another year and we are catching up on all the photos from the...
Laois musician to teach at prestigious International Harp Festival
A Laois musician will be teaching at An Chúirt Chruitireachta - a prestigious International Harp Festival being held in Louth next week.
Triona Marshall will...
Laois man selected as one of 32 Escorts ahead of the upcoming Rose of...
32 Rose Escorts in waiting came from all corners of Ireland and beyond, including the States and Singapore, to partake in the Rose of...
American soul legends set to headline Saturday night at Forest Fest
Legendary American soul group Sister Sledge have been announced as the headline act for Saturday night at this year's Forest Fest in Emo.
The group...
Kiera Dignam to make it a perfect day at Forest Fest
Kiera Dignam - yes, the name does sound familiar - is an emerging talent who is making a name for herself and putting her...
Laois Le Chéile scheduled for this coming Saturday to mark Cruinniú na nÓg 2023
Laois Together - a partnership between Music Generation Laois, Laois Partnership and Laois Integration Network - has announced the schedule for this year's Laois...
Are you single? First Dates matchmakers are seeking Laois singletons
Are you single?
RTÉ 2’s hit show First Dates is currently taking applications.
The match-makers are currently hard at work chatting to potential daters and would love to...
In Pictures: Laois schoolchildren a class act for Music Generation Laois premiere
A total of 120 children aged between seven and 12 from Cloneyhurke, Rath and Paddock national schools were on song as they raised the...
‘Pure craic and madness’ promised as countdown continues to Forest Fest 2023
Philip Meagher is a long-established Portlaoise-based solicitor but in recent years he has become the man behind the new three-day music festival in Emo,...
Watch: Aghaboe Abbey the setting for new Drops of Green video ‘Sail on Jimmy’
Three Laois lad are among the line-up for the band Drops of Green which chose Aghaboe Abbey as the spectacular backdrop for their performance...
In Pictures: Late Late Show host pays a visit to popular Laois restaurant
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois today as he popped in to a popular local restaurant.
Stradbally Fayre welcomed the RTE TV and...
Timahoe Heritage Festival returns with a spectacular line-up of activities and entertainment
Excitement is building as the Timahoe Heritage Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return on June 3 and 4.
Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring...
In Pictures: Opening night of ‘Music at the Malthouse’ a huge success
Music at the Malthouse, Stradbally, an annual festival by Music Generation Laois, got underway last night.
Music at the Malthouse features unique musical collaborations between...
Laois woman Claire Byrne rules herself out of becoming Late Late Show host
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has ruled herself out of the race to become the new presenter of the Late Late Show.
Ryan Tubridy announced...
Portlaoise woman selected to take part in European film mentoring programme
A Portlaoise woman was recently selected to take part in a prestigious mentoring programme which aims to support upcoming producers in managing their careers...
Line-up announced as Old Fort Quarter Festival set to return to Portlaoise this summer
The line-up for the latest installment of the Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise has been announced.
The festival is scheduled to take place from...
Campervan camping at Forest Fest now completely sold out
Campervan camping at Forest Fest in Emo village this summer has completely sold out, the organisers have announced.
Separately, caravan camping for the weekend festival...
Forest Fest: 80 acts, four stages, three days – Emo festival set to move...
One of the big success stories of 2022 in Laois was the addition of a new weekend festival - Forest Fest - in Emo...
Portlaoise singer hits a high note as she wins prestigious classical music competition in...
Portlaoise mezzo-soprano Anna Bergin, who has contralto range, hit a high note at the recent annual Feis Ceoil classical music competition held in Dublin’s...
Davie Furey finds his voice in Laois ahead of joining renowned Paul Brady on...
Ahead of joining Paul Brady on his Irish tour, singer/songwriter Davie Furey who will release his new single Stargazer on Friday, April 7, has...
Iconic band James to play at Forest Fest in Emo this summer as part...
Legendary Manchester band James are set to headline the Friday night of Forest Fest in Emo this summer in what is the only Irish performance of...
Lights, camera, action – Long running Rathdowney pantomime all set for 35th show
The long running Rathdowney pantomime is gearing up for its 35th show this weekend.
'Only Fools and Pirates' takes place from Thursday, March 23, to...
Award winning actor who spent years working in Portlaoise set to stage a comeback
An award-winning actor who spent several years working in Portlaoise Post Office and who won awards at Laois Drama Festival in the past, will...
Laois students to perform in fundraising concert alongside renowned British singer
An internationally renowned singer is set to appear at a fundraising concert for a Laois secondary school later this month.
British singer and musical theatre...
Portlaoise musician and his band ‘Harpanno’ set to release new album
A Portlaoise musician is set to release a newly composed handpan album with his band Harpanno.
Portlaoise man Dale McKay is joined by Aisling Lyons...
Fleadh Stage at Forest Fest in Emo village announces line-up ahead of July event
The line-up for the Fleadh stage at Forest Fest in Emo village in Laois this July is finalised.
The Forest Fleadh is a unique initiative...
