Out and About
In Pictures: All-Ireland winners visit their favourite hurley maker in Laois
Where do you go for All-Ireland winning hurleys? Well Hurler of the Year Cian Lynch and All-Ireland winning Limerick captain Declan Hannon come to...
Your guide to What’s On in Laois this very busy weekend
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The super Christmas atmosphere continues all-round the county this weekend.
There is lots of live music of all genres. Phil...
In Pictures: Liam McCarthy Cup and All-Ireland winning hurlers visit Timahoe NS
What a treat this was for all the staff and kids in Timahoe NS.
Back in August, the Limerick hurlers dethroned Galway in an enthralling...
In Pictures: Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run a huge success
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274...
In Pictures: Laois artist and teacher hosting local exhibition
A Laois artist and teacher has an exciting solo exhibition in Abbeyleix and works in an open call exhibition in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Mountmellick...
In Pictures: Huge turnout at annual Abbeyleix Christmas Fair
One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, returned to its home in the Market Square...
In Pictures: Festive spirit runs high at Mountmellick’s Christmas fair
The rain couldn’t keep the crowds away as hundreds of Christmas shoppers turned up to Mountmellick’s festive fair.
Even local celebrities turned out as Kyllian...
Fleadh officials to visit Laois this weekend as local bid gathers momentum
An important step in the Portlaoise bid to host the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil will be taken on Saturday when members of the Leinster...
In Pictures: Fundraiser for PATH goes down a mighty success in Abbeyleix
A recent fundraiser for PATH (Portlaoise Action To Homelessness) saw crowds take to the streets of Abbeyleix to raise vital funds for the charity.
'Walk...
In Pictures: Napper Tandys gets festive with Christmas Fair
Festive spirit was all around in Stradbally this weekend as Napper Tandys held their first ever Christmas craft fair.
Seasonal cheer was all around as...
In Pictures: Magical atmosphere at Portlaoise Christmas fair as the lights go on
That's it now - Christmas has officially started in Portlaoise.
The ever-popular Portlaoise Christmas Market took over the town's main street on Sunday afternoon and...
In Pictures: Magical garden setting for book lovers at The Pantry
The seasonal setting had all the mystic and magic of a romantic hideaway, and on this occasion it was book lovers who were converging...
In Pictures: Graiguecullen GAA’s I’m A Celebrity fundraiser a huge success
I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here began in Australia last night as Harry Redknapp and co settled into life in the...
Photography exhibition for all levels of expertise taking place next week
A photography exhibition for all levels of expertise is taking place next week.
'Happy Snappers' camera club Laois are inviting everyone to visit the displays...
High praise at Dublin launch of local author’s new book
Growing Pains and Growing Up the new book by John Whelan and published by LaoisToday is continuing to enchant, entertain and earn high praise.
The...
In Pictures: Serious craic as Ballinakill and Abbeyleix hurlers take to the ring
Well this looked like serious craic!
Abbeyleix and Ballinakill GAA players had the fight of their lives at the weekend as they faced off in...
In Pictures: Beat the Barge celebrates successful seventh year running
The annual Vicarstown Beat the Barge event was back was a bang on Monday, October 29.
This year the 4km run had a spooky Halloween...
Charity Ball with a difference set to rock Laois
We've all heard of different fundraisers and charity balls for important causes, but this one has an added twist.
Laois woman Gail Clear is organising...
Beat the Barge is back for its seventh year running
The annual Vicarstown Beat the Barge run in back - and it's here with a difference.
This year the 4km run has a theme -...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Barnashrone National School’s 5k Run
What a great day was had here by all.
Punters gathered to beautiful autumn sunshine recently to take part in the Barnashrone NS Fun Run
This...
Your full guide to what’s on in Laois this Bank Holiday weekend
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It’s a long weekend, it’s a Halloween weekend and there is so much to do.
Catherine Fulvio is in Abbeyleix...
Race Night fundraiser for local soccer club Towerhill Rovers
A great night's entertainment is in store in the Welcome Inn on Friday as local soccer club Towerhill Rovers host a Race Night.
Towerhill Rovers...
In Pictures: Big names turn out for official launch of Lilly’s Bar in Portlaoise
Lilly's Bar and Restaurant is the newest venue in Portlaoise and it has proven a big hit since it opened its doors to business...
In Pictures: Laois Hospice fundraiser draws the crowds
The staff at the Heritage Hotel and Spa certainly know how to organise a fundraiser.
On Sunday, October 7, a fundraising event was held for...
In Pictures: Portlaoise primary school bursting with colour for a good cause
A blast of colour went off in Gaelscoil Phortlaoise today as they raised funds for a very worthy cause.
The pupils and teachers at the...
Musical fundraiser to be held for young people at cardiac risk
Lennon's of Durrow will play host to a fundraiser event for CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young) on Saturday, October 13.
The highly visual...
In Pictures: Rosenallis turns up the style stakes for their GAA fashion show
Over 250 people turned out to Rosenallis Community Hall to see the lads and ladies of Rosenallis GAA strut their stuff on the catwalk...
In Pictures: 40 great photos from the Portarlington Debs
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington are always the last school in Laois to hold their debs and they stuck once again with their late September...
Our guide to what’s coming up this weekend
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It’s a busy weekend in Laois! The Ogham Tree Festival is the newest Laois festival and runs this Saturday...
Rosenallis GAA to host their second ever fashion show
Rosenallis GAA are looking forward to hosting their second ever fashion show on Friday, September 28.
Watch the senior hurlers and footballers strut their stuff...
