WATCH: Beautiful clip from new film about Portlaoise by Anne Marie Kelly
What makes 12 primary school children want to go back to class at the weekend?
What makes a former County Manager admit to making mistakes?...
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...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic tickets going back on sale on MONDAY
This is exciting news.
Electric Picnic tickets for next year’s festival go on sale on Monday 3rd December at 9am.
Priced at €250 for Weekend Camping,...
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...
Mountmellick flood victim Jimmy wins big on Winning Streak
There were great scenes on RTE tonight as a Mountmellick flood victim from this time last year won big on Winning Streak.
The popular National...
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...
WATCH: Laois man stars in new ad about coming home for Christmas
We're just over a month away from Christmas now and you are already inundated with ads for the festive season.
But if you take a...
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...
Local theatre group looking for new members for upcoming show
The Little Bog Theatre are back and ready to put on a bigger and better show than ever before... and they're looking for new...
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...
Portlaoise Singers looking forward to Christmas Show number 45
For the 45th consecutive year, the Portlaoise Singers will perform a night of singing and storytelling for their Christmas show.
On Sunday December 9, they...
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: Laois trio rub shoulders with legendary musician
There was a real buzz just over the border in Athy this afternoon as a legendary musician was in town - and three Laois...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois’ Tionól for Harps and Pipes a huge success
Music Generation Laois’ annual Tionól for Harps and Pipes, now in its third year, took place in Portlaoise recently.
Over 100 young musicians and 20...
In Pictures: All systems go as Portlaoise Musical Society set for epic Titanic production
The Dunamaise Arts Centre was a hive of activity this evening as the Portlaoise Musical Society launched their latest production - a suitably ambitious...
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...
In Pictures: Successful Portarlington GAA fundraiser brings new dressing rooms closer
There was a huge crowd in The Heritage Hotel in Killenard at the weekend for Portarlington GAA's €20K Drop.
The club are raising money in...
An exciting weekend of events awaits in the Leaves Festival of Writing and Music
The annual Leaves Festival of Writing and Music is just around the corner and promises to be another tremendous three days of events.
'Leaves' celebrates...
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...
Dad of ill Laois girl who featured on ‘The Town’ series to appear on...
Laois people are on some roll when it comes to appearing on Winning Streak at the moment.
Retired tailor, Vincent Keegan, from Portlaoise, won a...
Laois band getting ready to rock at home and away
Laois band Cua are getting ready to rock both inside and outside of Ireland next weekend.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O’Meara are three...
Popular Portlaoise woman wins big on Winning Streak
Fair play Mary, you did us proud!
Mary Flynn from Portlaoise appeared on Ireland's most popular game show this evening - Winning Streak.
The Portlaoise Hospital...
