Out and About
In Pictures: 27th annual Vintage Rally in Ballyroan
There was a large turnout in the Ballyroan GAA grounds on Sunday afternoon for the popular annual Vintage Rally, now in its 27th year.
As...
Colm Fingleton: A good weekend for Laois motoring enthusiasts
Motoring enthusiasts were well represented in Laois over the weekend with the launch of The Ace Signs Heartlands Rally and the annual Ballyroan Vintage...
Laois Heritage talk to focus on the Round Tower of Timahoe
The next Laois Heritage Society talk will be by George Cunningham who will give an illustrated talk on the Round Towers of Ireland with particular...
20 great pictures as Our Duke celebrations in full swing in Coolrain
Sheeran's Pub in Coolrain was the only place to be on Easter Monday night as the home village of Our Duke celebrated its outstanding...
In Pictures: Crowds turn out for Portlaoise Spring Fling festival
A music event hosted by a Portlaoise pub is fast establishing itself as a respected annual event and the crowds turned out once again...
Portlaoise bar hosts their annual Spring Fling music festival
They've raised over €15,000 in three years for charity and this Easter Sunday, the Lethean Spring Fling Music Festival returns with another strong line-up.
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Going out this weekend? Here’s our guide to what’s on …
Easter weekend is always one of the busiest of the year when it comes to going out - even if Good Friday is still...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois this Easter weekend
There is an amount of activity planned around the county over Easter Weekend and we've compiled some of the best of what's on offer.
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WATCH: ‘Blues Brothers’ bring the house down at Rosenallis Lip Sync
Around 400 people attended the Rosenallis Lip Sync in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel at the weekend and they were treated to an incredible performances...
Laois people urged to attend first ever Streets of Kilkenny race
Laois runners and athletics enthusiasts are being urged to attend the inaugural Streets of Kilkenny 5k race this Thursday.
The event, which is organised by Kilkenny...
Timahoe Ladies announce fun run to raise funds for charity
The Timahoe Ladies will hold a fun run on Easter Monday in order to raise funds for two worthy charities.
The Cuisle Centre and Suicide...
Rosenallis Lip Sync deemed a massive success
The organisers of a major fundraiser event for Rosenallis GAA club have said it was a “massive success”.
Up to 400 people attended the Rosenallis...
Argos workers in Portlaoise fundraise for Daffodil Day
Argos colleagues from the Portlaoise store dressed up last Saturday to support Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Daffodil Day’ and raised vital funds for the Irish...
The Heritage hosting Cuisle Centre Golf Classic once again
The second annual Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic takes place in the Heritage Golf Club in Killenard on Friday, April 28, and a...
Teenage disco for Portlaoise ladies football
A teenage disco in aid of Portlaoise Ladies Gaelic Football Club takes place tonight, Monday, April 10, in the Killeshin Hotel.
'The Golden Ball' for...
Check out the pics as vintage boats stop by in Vicarstown
The son shone brightly on the county on Friday and Saturday and it was particularly timely for the small village of Vicarstown as a...
Going out this weekend? Here’s your guide to What’s On …
Welcome to the latest LaoisToday ‘What’s On’ guide – where we list what is scheduled for the local pubs and clubs around the county over...
WATCH: The 2017 Laois Rose hopefuls give bowling a go … with mixed success!
It's always an incredibly popular event and the countdown is now well and truly on to the Laois Rose selection night on April 30...
Some lovely photos as the Kilkenny Gospel Choir perform in Cullohill
The Kilkenny Gospel Choir with some special guests but on a performance to remember in St Tighearnach’s Church in Cullohill on Friday night.
The event...
Fashion and style on show at The Heath Golf Club
The Heath Golf club was alight with colour and style last Tuesday night when women turned up in great numbers to be among the...
Going out this weekend? Here’s your guide to What’s On …
Welcome to the first LaoisToday 'What's On' guide - where we list what is scheduled for the local pubs and clubs around the county...
Your ultimate guide to what’s on in Laois to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
It's always a most enjoyable day and this year's St Patrick's day festivities around Laois will bring a bit of fun and joy to...
In pictures: The Fianna Fáil faithful turned out in force to meet Michael Martin...
A crowd of almost 250 people attended the Fianna Fáil dinner dance in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow on Friday night.
Fianna Fáil party...
A pub in Killeshin are searching for a Rose of Tralee
The countdown is well and truly on to the Laois Rose of Tralee selection night and one community is going out of its way...
Big names in place for Cheltenham preview night in Portlaoise
Matt Chapman from At The Races will lead the star-studded panel of guests at the Cheltenham Preview night in Kavanagh's Bar in Portlaoise on...
Owners of The Blue Door issue statement after Manhatten Mixer moves home
The owner of O'Loughlin's Hotel and the nearby Blue Door venue on the main street in Portlaoise has issued a statement following the announcement last...
Popular Portlaoise venue Manhatten Mixer is moving home
The popular Portlaoise venue The Manhatten Mixer has announced that it will no longer be operating out of the Blue Door venue on the...
Plenty of style at the Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball
The Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball has raised over €300,000 for charity over the last ten years and last night they gathered for the...
Global sales record for Portlaoise screening of EMBRACE – so they’re moving to a...
The Portlaoise screening of EMBRACE, a powerful documentary film about female body image, set a global sales record when details emerged of when it...
Borris-Kilcotton honour their championship-winning heroes
There was very much a celebratory mood in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Borris-Kilcotton held their dinner dance to present the...
