Laois band BYRO set to take centre stage at Electric Picnic festival on TG4
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TG4 will broadcast live from Electric Picnic this weekend and one of the...
In Pictures: First look around Electric Picnic 2025 ahead of Friday start
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The Electric Picnic is less than three days away and we have been...
Electric Picnic to remain at 80,000 next year but festival organiser not ruling out...
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Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn says the festival will remain at 80,000 again...
Stage times for Main Stage, Electric Arena, 3Music Stage and Terminus confirmed for Electric...
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The stage times for the four main stages at Electric Picnic have been...
Main Stage slot confirmed for Timahoe Male Choir at this year’s Electric Picnic
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The hits - and the gigs - just keep on coming.
After last year's...
Five distinguished artists named for Ballyfin Demesne’s 2025 Autumn-Winter programme
Following the success of its inaugural artist-in-residency programme, Ballyfin Demesne has announced details of its 2025 Autumn-Winter programme.
The residency will welcome a curated selection...
‘We’re going to have woeful notions’ – Stradbally Community Choir preparing for debut appearance...
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The members of Stradbally Community Choir are now just days away from their...
In Pictures: Five lucky acts selected to perform at Electric Picnic via Electric Youth
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Electric Picnic have announced the winners of their recent 'Electric Youth' competition.
The Youth...
Stradbally Community Choir announced as Electric Picnic confirm line up for Hazelwood
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Electric Picnic have announced the line up for Hazelwood - and there will...
Electric Picnic: Fishtown, Theatre of Food and a brand new piano stage revealed
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The Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival is just over two weeks away...
Five Laois food producers shortlisted for Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, have announced the finalists for 2025 with another strong year for producers from County Laois.
Five exceptional Laois...
11 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup including Inhaler, Nile Rodgers, The Saw Doctors,...
With just over three weeks to go until Stradbally Estate opens its gates to welcome 80,000 festival goers, Electric Picnic has announced a further...
LaoisToday set to return to Electric Picnic as Mindfield details confirmed
The LaoisToday QuizCast will return to Electric Picnic this year once again after packing out the Ah Hear! tent in the Mindfield area at last...
Electric Picnic announce line ups for Comedy Tent, Mother After Dark and Croí
The 2025 Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival is just over four weeks away and excitement is certainly building.
Ahead of the latest installment, organisers...
In Pictures: Another fantastic year of events at 2025 Ossory Agricultural Show
Excitement reached a fever pitch over the weekend as revellers from around Laois and further afield celebrated the annal Ossory Agricultural Show on Sunday.
With...
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...
In Pictures: Laois musicians take part in ‘Isle of Song’ Live Showcase in Portlaoise
A young group of musicians from Laois, Offaly and Northern Ireland performed at an unbelievably entertaining concert this weekend in Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise.
The ‘Isle of...
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...
Charity fashion show coming to Stradbally to help local refurbishments and promote sustainable fashion
Fashionistas from across Laois and further afield are set to descend on Stradbally next week for a highly-anticipated charity event.
The Fun Charity Fashion Show...
Laois band Byro – formerly Coolboy – set to feature on RTÉ series An...
A Laois band are set to make an appearance on RTÉ television this Monday as part of the series finale of An Ghig Mhór.
The...
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...
Learning a new instrument and having fun – Vicarstown ukulele group strikes a chord
‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene.’
It’s a...
Kneecap announced as latest Electric Picnic fresh off Glastonbury performance
They've played Electric Picnic twice before - but Kneecap's stock has never been higher and fresh off a high-profile performance at Glastonbury and a...
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...
Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois Families have chance to perform to become ‘Ireland’s Most Talented Family’
TG4 have put out a national call looking for families to participate in their annual talent show aimed at finding Ireland's 'most talented family'.
Réalta...
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...
Electric Youth returns to offer young people the chance to perform at Electric Picnic
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic is set to return for a sixth consecutive year.
Electric Youth is a vibrant celebration of creativity...
