In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
And just like that - another installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival has come to a close.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally...
Winner crowned as LaoisToday QuizCast makes first Electric Picnic appearance
The winner of the first ever LaoisToday QuizCast live from Electric Picnic has been crowned.
LaoisToday made our debut in the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield...
Electric Picnic issue warning over ‘high strength MDMA causing medical emergenies’
Electric Picnic have issued a warning to festival goers over a high strength drug that is in circulation at the event.
In a message posted...
Favourites, advice, frustrations and routine – the LaoisToday team look forward to Electric Picnic
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Steven Miller
I'm not a massive music head and the joke in the LaoisToday office is that of the...
Electric Picnic: A selection of local performers set to feature at this year’s festival
From world-renowned actors to Main Stage performers, from dancing to quizzes and from male choirs to food producers, there will be a number of...
Laois community enjoys heated outdoor swimming pool powered by solar panels
Solar panels are allowing communities in Laois and neighbouring counties to enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool this summer, thanks to funding by EirGrid,...
In Pictures: Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival 2024 to be held in Ballinakill...
The Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival returns this August, offering an enriching blend of artistic exploration, natural beauty, and wellness activities in the...
Definitive Electric Picnic weather forecast from Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather
Ditch the wellies and ponchos and break out the sunglasses and shorts - the definitive Electric Picnic weekend weather forecast is here.
While it is...
Forge: The Laois/Carlow four-piece Indie rock band who are all set for Electric Picnic
The last few months have been hectic for four-piece Indie rock band Forge and they are now set to play Electric Picnic.
It began by...
Electric Picnic announce date for ticket sales for 2025 festival
Tickets for the 2025 Electric Picnic will go on sale next week, organisers have confirmed.
Before this year's event has even taken place, plans are...
Full list of events announced for National Heritage Week kicking off in Laois this...
National Heritage Week 2024 will be taking place across Laois from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday August 25.
Among the many free events taking place...
In Pictures: First look inside the Electric Picnic site ahead of 2024 festival
Electric Picnic 2024 is less than three days away and members of the media were treated to a first look at the site today.
75,000...
Laois band The Outcast Crew set to feature on Sunday night of Electric Picnic...
The Outcast Crew have been announced for Electric Picnic 2024, with the Laois band confirmed for Sunday Night.
The trad-punk band will take to the...
Amanda Kelly presents ‘Power of Words’ events in Abbeyleix, based on her successful writing...
A new creative venture ‘Power of Words Events’ has just been launched by Laois woman, Amanda Kelly.
The new venture will offer residential writing retreats,...
Stage times revealed for all main areas at Electric Picnic 2024
Electric Picnic 2024 is just days away and the stage times have finally been announced.
Stradbally Estate will see global superstars such as Calvin Harris,...
Lineups announced for Electric Picnic 2024’s Theatre of Food and Little Picnic
Theatre of Food returns to Electric Picnic for the sixteenth time this year, with Michelin star chefs, fish and chips experts, and toasted sandwich champions.
The...
The Saw Doctors, Chasing Abbey and more added to Electric Picnic 2024 as final...
With just one week to go until Electric Picnic 2024 opens its doors to music fans from across the country, the final lineup for...
In Pictures: Coolboy celebrate their debut single in Kavanagh’s Bar
Local band ‘Coolboy’ performed in Kavanagh’s Bar on Sunday night to celebrate the release of their debut single.
The track titled ‘High Tide’ released on...
Spot at Electric Picnic up for grabs as Electric Youth host grand final at...
Electric Youth is holding their grand finals at the Dunamaise Arts Centre Theatre on Friday, August 9 at 6.30 pm.
The winners will be showcased...
Laois band The Finns get American tour underway
Laois band The Finns - comprised of Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciaran - have brought their original folk music to America this month where they are...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Electric Picnic place up for grabs
LaoisToday will be making its Electric Picnic debut this year when our popular QuizCast takes its place in the Ah, Here tent in Mindfield...
Portarlington woman claims prestigious Best Dressed award at Galway Races – and €10,000 cash...
Portarlington woman Davinia Knight was crowned the winner of the 'Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races on Thursday.
Thursday always marks Ladies Day at...
Electric Picnic: Line-up for Fish Town, the home of the Jerry Fish Electric Sidshow,...
Fish Town, which will be home to the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, has announced their lineup for Electric Picnic 2024.
The late-night mischief-filled arena returns...
Electric Picnic confirms return to regular slot in 2025 as applications for Loyalty Scheme...
The 2024 Electric Picnic is three weeks away but already, organisers have confirmed some details for the 2025 edition.
This year's music and arts festival...
Local brewery Ballykilcavan prevented from selling beer at Electric Picnic once again
Local micro brewery Ballykilcavan Breweries will be unable to sell their products at Electric Picnic once again this year.
This is because multinational company Heineken...
LaoisToday QuizCast set to feature at Electric Picnic – and we’re looking for one...
Having covered Electric Picnic every year since LaoisToday's inception in 2017, this year we are proud to performing at the iconic festival.
The very popular...
Woodenbridge Paddlers announce latest challenge for Autism, travelling from Boston to New York
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have announced their latest Paddle Challenge to support the new Centre For Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney.
The challenge will be...
In Pictures: People of Portarlington celebrate French Festival 2024
The very first French Festival was held in 1977 and 47 years later it is still bringing a smile to the people of Portarlington.
During...
Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to get underway – for the last time in its...
The highly anticipated Durrow Scarecrow Festival returns this Sunday - for what will be the last year of the event in its current guise.
The...
In Pictures: Weather holds up as crowds thoroughly enjoy Forest Fest 2024
The latest installment of the Forest Fest music and arts festival took place in Emo over the weekend.
Aside from a some rain on Saturday,...
