Legendary singer offers discounted show to Laois’s unemployed
Musician Don Baker may be renowned for playing a hardman in movies but he has shown his softer side by offering a vastly reduced...
Mystery still surrounds U2’s cancelled Portlaoise gig
As the snow settles on the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations spare a thought for U2 fans in Laois who had been looking forward to...
In Pictures: There’s snow problem at the Portarlington St Patrick’s Day Parade
Sprinklings of snow did not stop the people of Portarlington celebrating their parade in style today.
The parade was on later than most at half...
In Pictures: Mountmellick pulls out all the stops for St Patrick’s Day Parade
Mountmellick is known for its impressive parade every year on St Patrick's Day, and this year it certainly didn't disappoint.
Hundreds gathered on the streets...
In Pictures: An explosion of colour for Mountrath St Patrick’s Day Parade
Blasts of green, white and gold flooded the streets of Mountrath today for their St Patrick's Day parade.
The smaller community showed they could put...
Renowned chef and food writer Domini Kemp on her career ahead of exciting food...
The first ever Food Futures 2030 event in Laois takes place next Wednesday in the Heritage Hotel in Killenard.
The event is being run by...
In Pictures: Full house at The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show
It was a full house on Tuesday night in the Heath Golf Club as they hosted their annual Fashion Show.
Participating boutiques/fashion outlets taking part...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic tickets completely SOLD OUT
Did you get your hands on a ticket to this year's Electric Picnic music festival?
Well if you didn't, it is now too late as...
In Pictures: More great photos taken in Kavanagh’s pub at the weekend
Photographer Peter Haslam was in Kavanagh's Bar and Venue in Portlaoise last Saturday night getting some of these brilliant photos people out and about.
Singer...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic 2018 acts announced
After months and months of waiting, the announcement many of us have been waiting for is here.
The Electric Picnic have made their first line...
In Pictures: Check out more great photos from a memorable weekend in London
Any Laois supporter that was in Ruislip on Sunday will certainly never forget it.
It may not have been the biggest game the county has...
In Pictures: The craic is mighty as the Laois party in London gets underway
London certainly knew Laois had arrived as supporters packed out the local bars and hotels in the city tonight .
The craic was non-stop as...
Laois hopeful all set for Ireland’s Got Talent appearance
A young singer from Laois is all set to grace our TV screens tomorrow night.
Ireland’s Got Talent, a spin-off of the popular reality show...
Winner announced in the Dunamaise Arts Centre The 4 of Us competition
After being stuck at home for most of last week, many of us are now making up for getting out and about again in...
Details on first Electric Picnic line up announcement confirmed
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
Electric Picnic organisers have confirmed details of when the first line up announcement will be made.
They say...
Davy Fitzgerald coming to Portlaoise for big event later this month in the Midlands...
Current Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald will be the guest speaker at an event later this month in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
An...
In Pictures: Community spirit to the fore on Day 4 of snow in Laois
It's been four days since the Beast from the East came to Laois, and the snow creations keep on coming in!
Although Cabin Fever may...
In Pictures: Amazing photos from Day 3 of the snowstorm
We're all getting a bit of Cabin Fever now, but we can't get enough of all these amazing photos being sent in from people.
The...
One Laois family go the extra mile in the snow as they build a...
It has been a busy few days building snowmen, skiing down hills, making snow angels, and simply just messing in the snow.
We have been...
In Pictures: More brilliant snow photos from around the county
Some more fantastic photos have been sent in from people around the county.
The Beast from the East and Storm Emma are sending the whole...
The Heath Golf Club prepare for Fashion Show Extravaganza
The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show Extravaganza will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday March 13 at 7.30 pm featuring Spring/Summer collections for 2018.
The...
Laois Champion crowned in Eason Spelling Bee County Competition
Laragh Wilkinson has been named as Laois Champion Speller in the 2018 Eason Spelling Bee County Competition.
The annual nationwide competition is now in its...
In Pictures: A night of style and celebrations at Park Ratheniska Ladies Dinner Dance
It was all style at the Park Ratheniska Ladies Dinner Dance Friday night which took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
A large...
In Pictures: Serious style at annual Charity Gala Ball in Killenard
It may have been the 12th year running, but the style was as glamourous as ever at Friday night's Charity Gala Ball which took...
Stellar lineup announced for Mountmellick’s 28th Drama Festival
Mountmellick Drama Festival is back for its 28th season and promises to thrill and excite again this year from Friday March 9 to Friday...
In Pictures: Valves draw great crowd to Kavanagh’s
Check out the style here!
Photographer Peter Haslam was in Kavanagh's Saturday night and captured some these brilliant photos.
The Valves took to the stage and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Golf Club host annual table quiz
It was a packed house in Portlaoise Golf Club last Friday night as they held their annual table quiz.
The quiz was hosted by the...
Demolition of former primary school building unlikely to start until summer
Demolition on the former St Paul’s school building, which has been vandalised and the scene of anti-social behaviour, will not begin until the summer,...
Laois students to train and perform concert with renowned British singer
There is a very special event planned in Rathdowney at the end of March!
British singer and musical theatre actress Rebecca Storm is set to...
Applications now open to volunteer at Electric Picnic
It's getting to that time of year again, as preparation's begin for Electric Picnic 2018 which takes place in Stradbally Hall.
But fancy earning a...
