Out and About
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
In Pictures: Glorious day for Tractor Run in Fisherstown
There was a big crowd in Fisherstown on Sunday afternoon for the annual charity Tractor Run which started and finished at the Fisherman's Thatched...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound Show at Stradbally Hall
People attending the Horse and Hound show in Stradbally Hall on Sunday couldn't have asked for a better day as the glorious weather and the fabulous...
Old Fort organisers bask in success of latest festival
The second annual Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise was a roaring success last weekend and now organisers are looking at further establishing the event in...
Casino night the highlight of Barrowhouse GAA week of fun
Barrowhouse GAA have had a busy week of activities this week filled with family fun days, sports days, treasure hunts and historical events.
The club...
In Pictures: Laois Macra na Feirme annual awards night
Laois Macra na Feirme held their annual awards on Saturday night in the Midlands Park Hotel.
Members from various clubs from the county attended the...
In Pictures: Massive turnout in The Swan to welcome Laois’s new Cathaoirleach
Cllr Padraig Fleming was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council on Monday and his home community in The Swan turned out...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Kelly’s Steakhouse competition
Thanks to the Midlands Park Hotel, we had a wonderful prize to give away - a meal for two to the award-winning Kelly's Steakhouse...
Two Laois soccer clubs holding quizzes to raise funds
Two Laois soccer clubs, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town, are holding table quizzes to raise funds.
Towerhill are holding their table quiz on the Friday June...
More great pictures from the Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort festival in Portlaoise over the weekend was a roaring success - with thousands of people coming into the town over the...
In Pictures: Sun shines on Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The sun was shining as hundreds of people took to the streets this afternoon for the Old Fort Festival which is taking place all...
In Pictures: Plenty of colourful characters at Midlands Comic Convention
No, you weren't seeing things. No, it wasn't a nightmare! A part of Portlaoise town was taken over by comic book characters on Saturday...
The Meeting – A group exhibition curated by Muireann Ní Chonaill and Olivier Cornet
Laois Arthouse and The Olivier Cornet Gallery are delighted to present 'The Meeting’ a group exhibition featuring work by David Fox, Aileen Hamilton, Darina...
In Pictures: Large turnout at Laois Arthouse exhibition
There was a big turnout at a recent Laois Arthouse exhibition.
The main attraction was the exhibition of work from 'Painting, and Drawing in Light,...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Barrow Way Bike Hire competition
To celebrate Father's Day last Sunday, we teamed up with with Barrow Way Bike Hire in Vicarstown.
The prize? A chance of winning bike hire for...
In Pictures: The Office Bar is packed for Educate Together fundraiser
Portlaoise Educate Together have been busy this year with many fundraising events taking place, all of which have been extremely successful.
The Parents Association had...
In Pictures: Sun shines on O’Dempsey’s GAA Horse and Pony Racing
O'Dempsey's GAA certainly couldn't have hoped for a better day for their big fundraiser on Sunday - as the sun shone brightly and the...
In Pictures: White Horse Festival in Mountrath
The White Horse Festival took place in Mountrath over the weekend with a range of activities in Eddie Kirwan's pub.
Big crowds attended events on...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt launch Fair and Hound Show in considerable style
The Laois Hunt know how to do things in style and that was certainly the case on Tuesday evening of this week when they...
14 great photos from the Laois Garden Festival in Spink
The Laois Garden Festival took place in the Spink Community Field on Sunday afternoon where exhibitors and visitors came from far and wide.
The event...
WATCH: The Ceili scenes at the Laois Fleadh at the weekend were only mighty
The Laois Fleadh took place in Camross over the weekend with hundreds of musicians taking part.
A massive crowd attended over the couple of days with...
In Pictures: First Mountrath Cottage Market proves a big success
The rain didn't dampen the spirits in Mountrath on Saturday morning as people turned out for the first Cottage Market which was held in the...
In Pictures: Film set atmosphere at Treacy’s for latest Gordon Bennett Rally
It felt like a film set at Treacy's on The Heath on Monday morning as the Gordon Bennett Rally got set to depart for the final...
In Pictures: Laois supporters in Tullamore for championship clash
The loyal Laois supporters made the journey to Tullamore yesterday for the latest chapter in the Laois-Kildare rivalry.
Laois were outsiders but travelled with a small...
WATCH: Serious scenes in Portlaoise as the Dubs and Carlow supporters take over Main...
This is what the championship should be all about. Big crowds, great atmosphere, plenty of craic and a match to look forward to.
Carlow aren't being...
Laois gardening legend Lilly Champ features in Bloom video
Bloom, the hugely popular garden festival, takes place in the Phoenix Park in the first week in June.
Ahead of the event, the organisers have...
Winners announced for LaoisToday BARE in the Woods ticket giveaway
Thanks to our friends behind the wonderfully successful BARE in the Woods festival, LaoisToday had three weekend tickets to give away to this year's...
There was a right crowd at a charity run in Rathdowney for Crumlin Children’s...
There was a large turnout in Rathdowney on Sunday for a charity fun run in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
The event was organised by...
Cooper family and Our Duke to be honoured by Laois County Council
The honours and recognition keep coming for the Cooper family from Coolrain and their Irish Grand National-winning horse Our Duke.
They are to be honoured...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt host Point to Point in Stradbally Hall
The Laois Hunt held their second and final Point to Point in Stradbally Hall on Sunday when a good crowd turned out for the...
