A dash to the Debs: From European Championships to Top Square
Many girls would argue the day of the debs is more stressful than the leaving cert results. Between fitting in make-up appointments, getting your...
MindField announce their acts for Electric Picnic 2018
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MindField at Electric Picnic 2018 - The Electric Picnic's Braintrust Changes and Engages
The Electric Picnic's spoken word...
In Pictures: Check out the Amazing Style at the Scoil Chríost Rí Debs
Per tradition, Scoil Chríost Rí students turned up at top square in droves before embarking on their journey to the debs.
As always, the girl's...
“Unity through diversity” – Electric Picnic welcomes Electric Sideshow for sixth year running
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Returning for the sixth year celebrating “unity through diversity” Jerry Fish’s majestic, magnificent and at moments chilling Electric...
Portlaoise native Emma brings her one-woman show to her hometown
Emma O’Grady is returning to the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, with her one woman show - 'What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten...
In Pictures: The crowds turn out in droves for the Portlaoise College Debs
It has been a week of Debs madness.
So far this week, Portlaoise CBS and Heywood CS have already held their Debs - and Portlaoise...
A new Electric Picnic show that ‘will go beyond the limits of anything seen...
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Another exciting new act has been announced for Electric Picnic - one that will see a human...
More treats for Electric Picnic goers as the Salty Dog announces its line up
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The Salty Dog has once again to come life - if 'life' is the right word for...
In Pictures: A night of glamour at the Heywood Debs
Heywood Community School upped the style stakes at their debs last night.
Crowds of proud mammies, younger siblings and eager onlookers gathered at the Abbeyleix...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
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After a hectic few weeks of festivals, things are a little quieter in Laois this weekend but...
Electric Picnic announce their comedy line with some huge names set to entertain
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We are just four weekends away from the start of the 2018 Electric Picnic, and having recently...
In Pictures: The 56th annual Abbeyleix Fete draws the crowds
They certainly know how to throw a party in Abbeyleix.
The annual Abbeyleix Fete was held in Abbeyleix Rectory and is a wonderful family day...
B*Witched first throwback act announced for Electric Picnic
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Irish pop group B*Witched have been announced as the first act to perform at Electric Picnic's Electric...
Timahoe race night gets underway for another successful year this weekend
Timahoe GAA are hosting a Race Night on Saturday, August 11.
The event, which is sponsored by the Tower Inn, also takes place there.
The first...
In Pictures: Huge crowds attend Stradbally Steam Rally once again
Thousands of spectators descended upon Stradbally again this Bank Holiday weekend as the ever-popular Steam Rally proved a big hit once more.
As ever they...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic announces new headline acts
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The latest and greatest of Electric Picnic announcements has finally been released.
The phenomenal Picture This are now...
Latest acts announced for Other Voices at Electric Picnic
The countdown is well and truly on to Electric Picnic and today the organisers have revealed further details as to who will be playing...
Get your Body & Soul grooving at the Electric Picnic
Body & Soul returns to its roots to celebrate landmark 15th year as the creative centre of Electric Picnic.
Today the programme for the much...
Electric Picnic pulling out all the stops for ‘The Banquet’
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As any Electric Picnic veteran will tell you, at some point during the weekend, the wellies will...
In Pictures: Wrapping up Sunday’s events at Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Hundreds gathered in Durrow to feast their eyes on the straw-filled magnificence that is Durrow Scarecrow Festival.
Now in it's ninth year, the paramount All-Ireland...
Get a taste of culture with this year’s Bulfin Cycle run
Treat yourself to a taste of culture with this year's Bulfin Cycle run on Friday August 24 and Saturday 25.
Running since 2014, the High...
In Pictures: Serious style at the Knockbeg College Debs
Debs season is well and truly in full swing.
And on Friday we headed down the Knockbeg College to catch the latest group to graduate.
As...
Laois family-run pub is celebrating 100 years in business in style this weekend
Anyone from the east of Laois and even further afield will know of the legacy of Leech's Bar in Wolfhill, and they are celebrating...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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This weekend sees the Durrow Scarecrow festival celebrate its ninth year with a wonderful 9 day...
In Pictures: A mystical dragon has a big effect on the children of Laois
Mystical dragon ‘Gringer the Whinger’ returned to Laois today and made a massive impression on the children in Portlaoise library.
Gringer the Winger is a...
In Pictures: Hurling takes hold in Camross and Clonad Cúl Camps
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The senior county champions welcomed over a hundred young hurling and camogie players to...
In Pictures: Ossory Show another huge success
The Ossory Show in Rathdowney was one of the main local events on last weekend and was a busy day from start to finish.
It’s...
In Pictures: Folly Festival proves a big hit in Cullahill – with a promise...
The first annual Folly Festival in Cullahill can only be described as a roaring success after large numbers flocked to the Laois village to...
Electric Picnic release even more exciting acts for performance art fans
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Now in its third year, The Hazel Wood has firmly established itself as the festival’s go-to spot...
In Pictures: Spink Comhaltas win an astounding 90 medals at the Leinster Fleadh
Spink Comhaltas walked away with an incredible 90 medals at this year's Leinster Fleadh Cheoil in Bagenalstown, Carlow between 13-15 July.
Spink's phenomenal medal count comes...
