New presenter announced for Laois Rose selection night
The Laois Rose selection night is to take place this coming Sunday in the Mildands Park Hotel and there will be a new man...
In Pictures: 8th Tommy Ryan Memorial Car Run a huge success
The Tommy Ryan Memorial Car Run took place in Vicarstown over the weekend.
This was the 8th annual charity run in aid of Laois Riding...
In Pictures: Canoeing and Kayaking club officially launched in Vicarstown
A large crowd gathered in Vicarstown on Sunday evening for the official launch of the SVT Community Sports Hub Canoeing and Kayaking club.
The club,...
Lights sought to improve safety at busy motorway junction
Public lights are being sought for Junction 18 off the M7 motorway at Mountrath to improve safety for motorists using that junction.
Sean Fleming TD,...
Laois group take third place at traditional music All-Ireland Final
A young traditional music group from Laois took third place at the All-Ireland final of Siansa Gael Linn 2018 in the National Concert Hall...
In Pictures: Huge turnout for Portlaoise CBS for fundraising event
It was a full house on Thursday night in the Midlands Park Hotel as Portlaoise CBS Students hosted a fundraising event "20K Drop" to...
Knockbeg host Sports Day as they unveil plans for new facilities
Knockbeg College hosted a sports day last Friday afternoon for the students which culminated in an exhibition football match among their Senior Footballers.
Refreshments were...
In Pictures: Big Laois crowd enjoy top hospitality on Day 1 of Punchestown festival
Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival saw incredible drama and the annual National Hunt meeting drew thousands to the Kildare venue once again.
There's any...
Electric Picnic charity cycle gearing up for 10th year
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The Tour de Picnic, the Electric Picnic's annual charity cycle, is gearing up for its tenth year.
Festival...
Our Guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
Another busy weekend ahead, particularly for outdoor events. From fishing competitions, to family fun days, to dog shows. This weekend really kicks off the...
In Pictures: Great craic at ‘Music at the Malt House’ 2018
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan was among the large crowd which attended the second annual Music Generation 'Music at the Malt House' event at...
RTE looking for Laois adults living with their parents for new series
In 2018 some one in four 25 to 34-year-olds are living with their parents in their family home.
Most don’t want to be there ......
Harpists from Music Generation Laois wow audiences at Edinburgh festival
The Music Generation Laois Senior Harp Ensemble did their county proud last Wednesday when they played support to the virtuosic Scottish trad duo Chris...
Electric Picnic 2018 set to add EXTRA day
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The Electric Picnic will begin a DAY early this year.
The massively popular festival tweeted a short time...
In Pictures: Serious craic at ‘I’m a Celeb’ fundraiser in Killeshin
I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here came to Killeshin at the weekend and it was a night of serious entertainment.
Killeshin FC hosted...
Teenage disco in Pedigree and a one-day music festival announced for Portarlington
Two big events for the teenage disco market will take place in Laois over the next couple of weeks.
Pedigree Corner are hosting a Teen...
Our guide to What’s On around Laois this weekend
This weekend is another busy weekend of events around the county with table quizzes, an interesting looking 'I'm a celeb get me out of...
Ratheniska man holding 5k fundraising run this Sunday ahead of trip to Zambia
Padraig Dunne from Park-Ratheniska is hosting a 5k run this Sunday, April 8, to fundraise fund for his trip to Zambia.
He will be travelling...
Host of Country stars set to descend upon Ballyroan this summer
The annual Ballyroan Festival is back for another year and it promises to be a belter.
Last year, Nathan Carter wowed thousands and the line...
Laois the next stop for popular blogger as big event planned for local hotel
Well-known blogger Lisa McGowan is coming to Laois - with Lisa's Lust List Live event to be held in the Midlands Park Hotel in...
Breaking: Global music star set to play intimate gig in Laois
This is massive!
LaoisToday can EXCLUSIVELY reveal that one of the world's most popular musicians is set to play a gig in Laois.
Global superstar Ed...
ACDC Tribute Band set to play in Pedigree Corner this Easter Sunday
An ACDC Tribute Band are set to perform this Easter Sunday night in Pedigree Corner.
The band Whole Lotta Voltage are now Ireland’s longest running and...
Music Generation Laois presents ‘Music at the Malt House’ 2018
Music Generation Laois will host a very special event in the magnificent surrounds of the restored Malt House in Stradbally.
Following the success of last...
Legendary Irish rugby star and wife celebrate mam’s birthday in Laois
There were some pretty big celebrities celebrating in Laois over the weekend.
Former Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll and his wife Amy Huberman were in Mountrath...
In Pictures: Lots of style as Emo GAA celebrate at Dinner Dance
Emo GAA held their Dinner Dance on Saturday evening in Judge Roy Beans in Killenard as they celebrated their intermediate championship win last year.
It...
This is what I’m studying: The Portlaoise girl studying Law in IT Carlow
There has been an enormous positive reaction to our student series over the past few weeks.
And it's great to see so many Laois students...
Comhrá, craic agus dóchas at Portlaoise’s first Pop Up Gaeltacht
Portlaoise's first ever Pop Up Gaeltacht went down a resounding success in The Welcome Inn on Thursday 22 March.
It was a chance for Gaeilgeoirí from,...
Much anticipated play ‘The Inspector’ on this weekend
A local play ‘The Inspector’ is set to prove to be a huge hit in the local community and also raise much needed funds...
In Pictures: Wonderful day as Laois Food businesses gather to support Food Futures 2030
Connect 2 Laois Food Futures hosted an event on Wednesday in the Heritage Hotel in Kilenard which brought local Laois food and drink producers,...
Laois people sought for next season of First Dates Ireland
After the rampant success of Camross man Eoin Scully and his 'how are ya kapin' catchphrase, how do you feel about becoming the next...
