The Electric Picnic stage times have been announced
Start planning your weekend in Stradbally - the stage times for this year’s Electric Picnic have been announced.
The times for headline acts The XX,...
Craic and ceoil take over in the Donaghmore Workhouse museum
The sounds and stories of John Spillane and Jimmy Crowley filled the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum on Thursday 24 August.
The two living legends of Irish...
Fat Chancers Bernard O’Shea and Karl Spain coming to Portlaoise
Laois comedy fans can enjoy a double dose of laughs over the coming months with the announcement today by top Irish stand-ups Bernard O’Shea...
A Day of Family Fun for Ballinakill
Ballinakill GAA Club is holding their Family Fun Day in the GAA Grounds, Ballinakill, on Sunday 27 August.
Events
It is sure to be an action-packed...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
We're back again with your guide to what's on in the county, and it looks set to be one of the busiest weekends of...
In Pictures: Tonnes of photos from the Mountrath CS Debs
Rivalries may or may not have been put aside for Camross and Castletown minors as both groups of players came together for the Mountrath...
Moment in Time: Some wonderful images from the Electric Picnic in 2009
The countdown continues.
Stradbally is already beginning to come alive with various bits and pieces arriving ahead of the start of the Electric Picnic.
By this...
In Pictures: All the style at the Clonaslee Debs
The students of Clonaslee Vocational School turned on the style and swapped their geansaís for gunas for their Debs this evening.
With the CAO points...
In Pictures: Reptiles let loose in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Mountmellick
There were tarantulas, scorpions, lizards and snakes in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Mountmellick yesterday.
But there is no need to fear. The reptiles were in Portarlington,...
In Pictures: Vikings coming to life in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Portarlington
Three Vikings appeared in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Portarlington libraries today.
Armed with swords and axes, they were ready to show how they lived, the games...
Renowed local singer to perform in Portlaoise
A renowned Laois singer who has toured internationally will return to her roots for a local concert later this month in Portlaoise.
Mezzo-soprano Heather Fogarty...
WATCH: Almost one million views for Portarlington teen’s rendition of Adele song
Shannon Bryan's take on Adele's Hello as Gaeilge has racked up an incredible 999,568 views as of Tuesday morning.
She performed the breathtaking rendition in the...
WATCH: Game of Thrones theme tune on top of Slieve Bloom mountains
Portarlington man Tom Conroy brought the sound of the powerful Game of Thrones theme tune to the Ridge of Capard last weekend.
Tom, who is...
In Pictures: Princess Diana exhibition opens in Abbeyleix
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death and there are countless events to acknowldege her passing and the significant milestone.
The...
Final musical additions to Electric Picnic announced
With just two weeks to go before Stradbally Estate opens its gates to Electric Picnic, the final music line-up has been announced.
Picnickers across the...
Portlaoise Musical Society gets ready for ‘Rock of Ages’
If you want to release the ‘80s rock god in you then why not join up with Portlaoise Musical Society as it begins rehearsals...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
It's set to be a busy few days around the county. Between Heritage Week, quizzes, socials, photo exhibitions, family fun days and barbecues, there...
Exclusive Princess Diana photos taken by Abbeyleix woman to be shown in exhibition
An Abbeyleix woman who photographed Princess Diana for eight years is exhibiting her photos to mark the 20 year anniversary of the Princess's death.
The...
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh to speak in Ballyfin tonight
Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh will be giving a passion-filled talk in the Deadman's Inn in Ballyfin tonight at 7.30pm.
Mícheál will be speaking to...
Mountrath artist holds first solo exhibition
An artist originally from Mountrath has opened her first art exhibition at Lough Boora Discovery Park Visitor Centre.
Marian Murphy’s art exhibition opened on August...
Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic celebrating 10 years
This September, to mark its 10th anniversary, The Salty Dog will find itself centrepiece to a bustling and grimy port - a whole new...
In Pictures: The debs-filled week continues with St Mary’s Knockbeg College
Thursday evening saw great style and glamour arrive at the gates of St Mary's Knockbeg College for their debs.
Knockbeg College was one of the...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
Here at LaoisToday we’ve complied a list of all the hottest events and attractions around the county this weekend.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Fashionistas rejoice. Friends...
In Pictures: 14 great photos from the Heywood CS debs
The sun shone brightly as the Heywood CS students gathered for their debs on Wednesday evening.
Our photographer was on hand to capture some of...
In Pictures: All the glamour from the St Fergal’s Rathdowney debs
We're at the height of debs season now with five alone this week in the county.
While Scoil Chriost Ri were the first local school...
5ive and S Club Party (S Club 7) coming to Electric Picnic
Calling all 90s kids! Possibly two of the greatest pop acts from your generation are going to be in Stradbally in a few weeks...
In Pictures: A stylish affair at the Mountmellick CS debs
There was plenty of glitz and glam at the Mountmellick Community School debs on Monday evening.
Mothers and fathers came armed with umbrellas and jackets...
17 great photos from the Donkey Derby in Ballacolla
The rain didn't dampen the spirits at the Midlands Donkey Derby in Ballacolla on Sunday as those in attendance were treated to a whole...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
Here at LaoisToday we've complied a list of all the hottest events and attractions around the county this bank holiday weekend.
FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
The...
Electric Picnic announces top class acts for Comedy Tent
Al Porter, Foil Arms and Hog, The Rubberbandits, Jason Byrne and Neil Delamere are just a few of the famous comedy acts lined up...
