Out and About
In Pictures: Smash Hits perform at Kavanagh’s in Portlaoise
Kavanagh's pub was hopping last weekend as crowds came to see Smash Hits perform.
The group previously brought down the House at Electric Picnic last...
In Pictures: Portarlington GAA turn on the style at Dinner Dance to celebrate 2017...
The 2018 GAA campaign at club level is still a couple of months away - but we're now at the height of Dinner Dance...
The Beo girls are coming to Laois
The BEO show is coming to Laois!
It was announced last night by BEO on their various social media channels that the Heritage Hotel in...
In Pictures: Wet conditions but huge turnout for annual Great Heath Run
It was a cold, wet, windy miserable winter Sunday morning around Laois today but the weather failed to dampen the spirits of the crowds...
In Pictures: All glitz and glam at the Laois camogie awards night
Laois camogie players swapped their skirts and boots for gúnas and heels at their awards night in the Castle Arms hotel Durrow on Saturday,...
In Pictures: Ballypickas GAA Dinner Dance brings the crowds
Ballypickas GAA were celebrating their Junior 'A' success tonight, packing out the function room in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
Ballypickas defeated Rathdowney on a nail-biting...
In Pictures: Crowds take to Stradbally Hall for Operation Transformation walk
There was a great turnout at Stradbally Hall on Saturday morning for the Operation Transformation 5k walk.
Cllr Pauric Fleming took part in the walk...
In Pictures: Check out all the style at Sarsfields Presentation Night
There was serious glitz and glamour at Portarlington Golf Club as the Sarsfields Presentation night took place on Saturday, January 13.
Sarsfields Seniors were celebrating...
Network Ireland Laois Branch finishes busy year in style
As 2017 drew to a close, Network Ireland Laois Branch held a final get together to reflect on the achievements of the year at...
In Pictures: Great turnout in Timahoe for annual charity walk
A healthy kick start to the new year in Timahoe this afternoon as crowds gathered for the annual charity walk in aid of the...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt take over Abbeyleix for traditional St Stephen’s Day outing
Just as it does every St Stephen's Day, the town of Abbeyleix was taken over by horses, hounds and horsemen and women today for...
The story behind the photos 2017: Visiting Rath N.S after 10 years
On Friday September 1 this year, I decided to take a trip up to my old primary school of Rath NS as they began...
Highlights of the year: LaoisToday’s first Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic may have been celebrating its 13th year in Stradbally. But it was LaoisToday's first year to ever cover the popular festival.
We had...
The story behind the photos 2017: Our day in Camross
September and October are huge months in the local GAA calendar and for clubs that are lucky enough to make it to county finals,...
Our guide to What’s On this Christmas around the county
If you're looking forward to an action-packed holiday season look no further than Laois this Christmas.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
Timahoe - Carol singing
The Timahoe Folk Choir...
In Pictures: Alf Harvey captures the atmosphere at Christmas cookery demonstration by award winning...
There was a great atmosphere in Laois Shopping Centre on Sunday afternoon as the renowned award-winning chef Gary O'Hanlon hosted a Christmas-themed cookery demonstration.
O’Hanlon,...
Closing date looms for roundabout sponsorship
Just over 24 hours remain for anyone interested in sponsoring one of three landscaped roundabouts in Laois.
Recently, Laois County Council sought expressions of interest...
Celebrity chef to share Christmas recipes in Portlaoise
Renowned award-winning chef Gary O'Hanlon will be doing a Christmas-themed cooking demonstration in the Laois Shopping Centre this Saturday, December 16, from 12noon to...
Irish Festival Orchestra to play in Rathdowney Christmas concert
Holy Trinity Church Rathdowney will be packed to the brims as internationally recongised composer Father Liam Lawton and the thirty-three piece Irish Festival Orchestra...
In Pictures: Rapturous response to Gemma Guihan art exhibition
The Pantry Café on Main Street, Portlaoise is used to selling hot cakes, but on Thursday night last it was a new collection of...
‘Heart’ photography exhibition to open in Stradbally Arthouse
As part of the 2017 Creative Ireland Programme the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally will host an exhibition of photographs titled ‘Heart’.
It comprises of a...
20 great pictures that show Christmas has well and truly started in Portlaoise
It goes without question that Portlaoise town has been prepapring for Christmas over the past few weeks.
Since Halloween, shops have been out in full...
Local artist Gemma to exhibit her work this week in Portlaoise
One of the country's most celebrated artists Gemma Guihan will hold an exhibition of paintings for one night only at 8pm this Thursday, November 30, at The Pantry...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits at Portlaoise Christmas Market
The rain failed to dampen the spirits in Portlaoise today at the biggest one-day Christmas Market in Ireland.
Santa was there, the lights were turned on...
Bank of Ireland Enterprise event postponed due to Mountmellick floods
The Bank of Ireland Enterprise event which had been schedule to take place in Mountmellick tomorrow has been postponed.
Due to the very serious flooding...
Killeshin GAA set to welcome the 2 Johnnies
Killeshin GAA Club are holding a fundraiser tonight in the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow - with the hilarious duo of the 'The 2 Johnnies'...
Mountrath Youth Theatre ready for their first big show
The first production of Mountrath Youth Theatre will take place today when they put on 'Midnight in the Theatre of Blood'.
The show takes place...
Pippa O’Connor’s Fashion Factory coming to Portlaoise
Big news for ladies who are fans of Pippa O'Connor.
Snapchatter, blogger and style icon Pippa O'Connor announced this morning that she is bringing her...
In Pictures: Downtown Portlaoise Table Quiz as countdown to Christmas begins
It's all steam ahead for Downtown Portlaoise over the coming weeks as they prepare for Christmas with the help of the local community.
A big...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
There's tonnes of action this Halloween/bank holiday weekend.
So whether you're into discos, pumpkin patches or fun runs, there's something for everyone this spooky weekend.
FRIDAY,...
