Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
Giant American fire engines and Guinness World Record attempt at Stradbally Steam Rally
The Irish Steam Preservation Society will host the 61st National Steam Rally in Stradbally on the August Bank Holiday weekend, with two new attractions...
Towards a Future Floating – An exhibition of work in conjuction with Laois Arthouse...
Towards a Future Floating - An exhibition of work by artists Bernadette Kiely and Amelia Caulfield has been announced in a joint effort alongside...
Festa Junina – Brazilian culture in the heart of Laois to be celebrated this...
A carnival of sights, sounds and tastes will light up the centre of Portlaoise this weekend, when Festa Junina, a celebration of Brazilian culture...
More than music – Folly Festival 2025 showcases artisan food from across Laois and...
One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s...
In Pictures: Big crowds and mighty craic as 2025 Old Fort Festival begins with...
The Old Fort Festival returned to Portlaoise last night with a big crowd out in attendance.
The musical entertainment at Old Fort Festival inside the...
Abbeyleix set to host Wild Bee Festival as event comes to Laois for the...
Abbeyleix is set to host the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 2025 Wild Bee Festival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
The Wild...
In Pictures: Nature and community come alive across Laois during national biodiversity week
Communities across County Laois embraced nature during National Biodiversity Week 2025, with a vibrant programme of events celebrating the region’s wild beauty and ecological...
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
Folly Festival 2025 set to light up Cullohill with ‘show-stopping lineup’ in July
Get ready for another unforgettable weekend as Folly Festival 2025 returns to the breathtaking grounds of Cullohill Castle on Friday, July 4 and Saturday,...
In Pictures: Live Well Expo 2025 empowering people to ‘age well’
The Live Well Health and Wellbeing Expo brought the community together this week at a wonderful event held in Portlaoise College.
The free event was...
‘Gig for Gaza’ to be held in Abbeyleix with proceeds going towards mobile maternity...
A fundraising event has been organised in Laois with proceeds going to the people of Gaza, currently in the grips of assault by the...
Laois band The Mere Mortals make their long-awaited return with blockbuster gig in Portlaoise
Laois band, The Mere Mortals, are back recording and playing live music.
It has been quite some time since the group first released their unique...
Portlaoise TradFest returns bringing Irish music to Laois once again
A weekend filled with the very best in traditional Irish music returns with Portlaoise TradFest 2025 from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4.
This...
Spring Equinox celebrations at ‘Walk Away from the Darkness’ event
A Laois wellness hub has put plans in place for a wonderful celebration of this year's Spring Equinox.
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub is asking...
List of start times for 15 St Patrick’s Day parades around Laois
St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner with a number of local parades set to captivate towns and villages throughout Laois.
Rathdowney have chosen...
‘Ó Mhná’ – Exhibition of poems and images at Laois Arthouse ‘celebrating women...
The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, will present 'Ó Mhná – celebrating women who make a difference,' an exhibition of poems and images for International Women’s...
Mountmellick Arts Centre set to host Macra Capers Final this Saturday night
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final will take place this Saturday, February 1, at Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The final begins at 7:30pm and promises a...
Laois community gardening groups wanted for Bord Bia Bloom
Bord Bia is calling for local gardening groups and enthusiasts to participate at Bord Bia Bloom by designing and delivering their very own green...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts end of year gathering following successful 2024
Laois Public Participation Network held its 2024 Year End Meeting in the enchanting Roundwood House, nestled in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
The gathering of Laois...
Comedy legend Pat Shortt set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas
An Irish comedy legend is set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas.
Pat Shortt will be joined by his daughter Faye Shortt as the...
‘Measure for Measure’ – An exhibition of work by Stephanie Deady at Laois Arthouse...
Laois County Council Arts Office and the Laois Arthouse Stradbally are set to showcase an exhibition of work by artist Stephanie Deady.
This exhibition marks...
From Broadway to Portlaoise – Beloved musical ‘Guys and Dolls’ set to dazzle the...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate their 25th Anniversary this year with their most spectacular show yet – 'Guys and Dolls' - at Dunamaise Arts Centre...
Laois Writers Group presents ‘WordsUnLaoised’ with author John McKenna set to launch
As part of the Laois Leaves Festival, Laois Writers Group will present the launch of new book 'WordsUnLaoised' at Portlaoise Library on Wednesday, November 6,...
News in Brief: Events unveiled for Laois Climate Action Festival and Science Week in...
Laois Climate Action Festival
The Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 will showcase 50 climate-positive events and initiatives across the county from October 6 to 23.
The...
Fashion show announced to raise funds for rural Laois national school
The Parent’s Association of Knock National School, Ballinakill, are hosting a Fashion Show, in aid of the school, on Friday, October 4, in Abbeyleix...
Portarlington FIDE to host Charity Chess Tournament in aid of Pieta
Portarlington FIDE are set to host a charity chess tournament in aid of Pieta.
The event will be held in SOLAS Eco Garden Centre on...
Promising weather forecast for National Ploughing Championships according to Carlow Weather
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships are just around the corner and as always, the weather for the event is a hot topic.
This year's event...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
