In Pictures: Rapturous response to Gemma Guihan art exhibition
The Pantry Café on Main Street, Portlaoise is used to selling hot cakes, but on Thursday night last it was a new collection of...
‘Heart’ photography exhibition to open in Stradbally Arthouse
As part of the 2017 Creative Ireland Programme the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally will host an exhibition of photographs titled ‘Heart’.
It comprises of a...
20 great pictures that show Christmas has well and truly started in Portlaoise
It goes without question that Portlaoise town has been prepapring for Christmas over the past few weeks.
Since Halloween, shops have been out in full...
Local artist Gemma to exhibit her work this week in Portlaoise
One of the country's most celebrated artists Gemma Guihan will hold an exhibition of paintings for one night only at 8pm this Thursday, November 30, at The Pantry...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits at Portlaoise Christmas Market
The rain failed to dampen the spirits in Portlaoise today at the biggest one-day Christmas Market in Ireland.
Santa was there, the lights were turned on...
Bank of Ireland Enterprise event postponed due to Mountmellick floods
The Bank of Ireland Enterprise event which had been schedule to take place in Mountmellick tomorrow has been postponed.
Due to the very serious flooding...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
The GAA might be finishing up in Laois for the winter but there's still plenty happening around the county in music, quizzes and a...
Moment in time: Schoolboy Robert Sheehan wins his first movie role
Portlaoise actor Robert Sheehan is steadily becoming a renowned actor, starring in a number of blockbusters and it can all be traced back to...
Killeshin GAA set to welcome the 2 Johnnies
Killeshin GAA Club are holding a fundraiser tonight in the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow - with the hilarious duo of the 'The 2 Johnnies'...
Mountrath Youth Theatre ready for their first big show
The first production of Mountrath Youth Theatre will take place today when they put on 'Midnight in the Theatre of Blood'.
The show takes place...
Pippa O’Connor’s Fashion Factory coming to Portlaoise
Big news for ladies who are fans of Pippa O'Connor.
Snapchatter, blogger and style icon Pippa O'Connor announced this morning that she is bringing her...
In Pictures: Downtown Portlaoise Table Quiz as countdown to Christmas begins
It's all steam ahead for Downtown Portlaoise over the coming weeks as they prepare for Christmas with the help of the local community.
A big...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
There's tonnes of action this Halloween/bank holiday weekend.
So whether you're into discos, pumpkin patches or fun runs, there's something for everyone this spooky weekend.
FRIDAY,...
A sit-down with Dermot and Dave ahead of their Portlaoise show
LaoisToday columnist Mark Doheny sat down with TodayFM's comedy duo Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore ahead of their eagerly anticipated gig in the Midlands Park...
WATCH: Damn It TV are back with a famous song cover
There's no doubt that everyone has heard at least one or two covers of Oasis's classic hit, 'Wonderwall'.
Whether it be your a famous singer...
BARE In The Woods back for 2018 but in new location
BARE In The Woods have confirmed that they will be back with their festival in 2018.
Organisers cancelled this year's event in May - just...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
We’re back again with some of our top Tweets and Facebook comments of the week! If you see a Tweet you think deserving for...
‘Very proud of what has been achieved’ as owners official launch the Midlands Park...
A €7million investment, the complete renovation of 110 rooms, helping attract 60,000 visitors to Portlaoise over a 12-month period and an increase in staff...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois at the weekend
We’re back again with your guide to what’s on in the county this weekend.
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Mountmellick Macra are holding a table quiz in...
Hugely successful Culture Night held in Laois
Culture Night in Laois was deemed a great success with twenty one separate events happening across the county on Friday September 22.
The highlight event...
In Pictures: Lots of style at Portarlington Debs
From extravagent gowns, to well tailored suits the Colaiste Iosagain debs was without question a very glamourous evening.
Proud parents, envious younger students, and teachers...
In Pictures: Lots of excitement in Killanure and Camross NS ahead of County Final
Sunday will see the Bob O'Keeffe Cup up for grabs and these children have firmly nailed their colours to the mast.
Yesterday, we took a...
Tonnes to do and see for Culture Night Laois
Culture Night Laois is taking place tonight, Friday 22 September. There's a huge number of free events taking place around the county to celebrate culture...
Portarlington artist to make auspicious debut on Culture Night
‘The Fight for Colour and Wonder’ is the intriguing title of a first solo exhibition of paintings by emerging Portarlington artist, Melissa Donagher.
Although still...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets SOLD OUT
Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets for the 2018 festival have sold out - less than a week after they went on sale.
The Electric Picnic...
Are you suffering from Post Electric Picnic Fear?
I'm not a doctor but if you answer 'Yes' to five or more of the following, you may be suffering from a condition most...
In Pictures: €2,500 raised at Abbeyleix art exhibition launch
Thirty paintings were sold and €2,500 raised for charity at the launch of Abbeyleix Art Exhibition which opened on Thursday night last and runs...
Meet the Laois group who spent Electric Picnic weekend in a cattle trailer
The things people do at Electric Picnic have to be seen to be believed.
It's a weekend that brings people from all over the country...
In Pictures: Back to school in Shanganamore and Killeen NS
It was smiles all around In both Barrowhouse and Killeen on Thursday morning as all the students in each school gathered for a class...
Electric Picnic Family Camping tickets SOLD OUT
And so, the inevitable has happened.
Less than four hours after they went on sale, some of the tickets for Electric Picnic 2018 have already...
