Tour de Picnic gearing up for its tenth year
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There's less than 2 months to go before 55,000 picknickers will descend on Stradbally Hall for the...
In Pictures: Stradbally goes back to ’80s for a very worthy cause!
Stradbally went back to the '80s at the weekend, donning some very dodgy attire in the process - but it was all in a...
In Pictures: Having a ball at Rathdowney’s family sports day
Rathdowney might be on the cusp of proving itself to be not just a hurling stronghold, but a stronghold in archery, cricket, rounders and...
Clonaslee is looking forward to one of its biggest fundraisers of the year
Clonaslee is preparing for one of its biggest fundraisers of the year this Sunday, July 15.
The Square and St Manman's GAA field will play...
Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValu Fun Runs set to raise €5k
Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValus have organized two Family Fun Run/Walks this Sunday, July 15.
The funds raised by the event will go towards the Cuisle...
Meet the 17-year-old behind ‘Cinderella’ at Dunamaise Arts Centre
Dressing Room 1 are proud to present their summer Panto 'Cinderella' which will take place July 14 and 15 in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
There...
New Electric Picnic stage and acts announced
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There is something strange and mysterious happening down in the woods in Stradbally ahead of the Electric...
Your guide to What’s On in Laois this weekend
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Laois continues to bask in glorious summer weather and there has never been a better time to...
The National Reptile Zoo in the Laois Shopping Centre
The team in Laois Shopping Centre are always keen to try out different things - and today, some of the world's rarest and most...
In Pictures: Electric Picnic giving back to the community with donation of Youth Work...
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As Stradbally and the county prepare for the 15th year of the renowned music festival Electric Picnic,...
In Pictures: 100 boys and girls attending first ever Ballyfin Cul Camp
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Over 100 kids took to Ballyfin this week for their first ever cul camp.
The dual club...
In Pictures: St Fergal’s College kicks off Debs Season
The fine weather created the perfect back drop to the first debs of the summer.
And the young men and women of St Fergal's College...
In Pictures: Supporters pack Navan as Laois campaign ends
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The journey has come to an end for this year.
The Laois senior footballers have been knocked out...
New Cullahill festival The Folly is launched in style
The latest festival to hit Laois this summer is The Folly, a two-day event on July 20-21 that is promising to be a wonderful occasion of...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
If you're still up for basking in some glorious sunshine, there are plenty of activities for all the family to partake in all around...
Electric Picnic announce acts for very popular stage
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One of the most popular stages at the Electric Picnic has confirmed its line up for the...
Raheen Vintage Club prepare for their Monster Road Run
All roads lead to Raheen on Sunday, July 15 as they are holding their Monster road run in aid of two very worthy causes.
Chairperson...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound draws the crowds to Stradbally Hall
The grounds of Stradbally Hall provide a stunning setting in the best of times but add in this glorious weather and the old estate...
Portlaoise Musical Society claim success at the Amateur Irish Musical Society Awards
Following the tremendous success of their last production Rock of Ages in the Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise Musical Society were awarded two nominations in the...
Festival to celebrate 20 years of Woodenbridge Paddlers gets underway this weekend
Woodenbridge Paddlers are celebrating 20 years of existence in style with their Woodenbridge Fest on Saturday, June 30.
Events kick off at the Woodenbridge at...
In Pictures: Cruinniu na nOg festival a huge success
A range of events were held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday last.
Such events included art workshops, cupcake...
WATCH: Abbeyleix GAA drop 20k to a packed house
Abbeyleix GAA Club brought the hugely anticipated “€20,000 Drop” to the Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix tonight, Saturday June 23.
Contestants were drawn from ticket sales...
In Pictures: The sun shines on Portlaoise’s Old Fort Festival
The sun was splitting the rocks as the young, old and even some comic book characters took it the sights and sounds of this...
Thousands to descend on Portlaoise for Old Fort Festival
Thousands of people from across the country are expected to descend on Portlaoise this weekend for the Old Fort Quarter Festival which takes place...
National Day for Children will be celebrated in Portlaoise
A range of events will be held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday, June 23.
Such events include art...
In Pictures: Leinster final fever as Ballyadams celebrate their Active School Flag
Ballyadams received their Active School Flag this afternoon with the help of Laois senior footballer Colm Begley.
The Stradbally man is preparing for the Leinster...
Timahoe is set for a jam-packed family fun day this weekend
Timahoe will be a hive of activity with bikes, road races, tractor runs, picnics and everything else you can think of this Sunday, June...
Details announced for big new music and comedy event in Laois
A brand new music and comedy event taking place in Laois this summer will be the first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend...
Carribean vibes are coming back to the Electric Picnic as 50 Trenchtown acts are...
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Electric Picnic welcomes a slice of the Caribbean once again as Trenchtown announces over 50 acts, a...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt launch Horse 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 when they launched their annual...
