WATCH: Live music from Lethean on Damn It TV
Damn It TV is a new channel showing live music and interviews in high-quality broadcasts straight from Leathean, Portlaoise.
Their latest episode features local musicians...
WATCH: Laois Lip Sync teacher brings her dancing ‘A’ game to Africa
Nearly every club in Laois has hosted a Lip Sync fundraiser over the last 12 months and any of them that have will more...
In Pictures: Family Fun Day in Mountmellick
Over 150 people attended the Family Fun Day organised by the Mountmellick Youth Development Centre (MYDC) on Saturday July 29.
The Fun Day was held...
In Pictures: €10,000 raised for Irish Cancer Society by Abbeyleix fashion extravaganza
A total of €10,000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society at the fashion extravaganza in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix, at the weekend.
1,000 pre-owned...
Other Voices to celebrate Irish talent alongside international artists at Electric Picnic
This September, Other Voices will return to the heart of Electric Picnic’s woodland area with an eclectic line up, celebrating the diversity of Irish...
In Pictures: Massive Crowds attend Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Hundreds gathered in Durrow for the straw-filled annual Scarecrow Fesitval in Durrow on Sunday. The festival is now in it's 8th year of hosting...
In Pictures: The sun shines for Portlaoise Garden Fete
The annual Portlaoise Garden Fete took place yesterday, Sunday July 30.
Crowds young and old attended the event at Clegg’s on the Borris Road, Portlaoise.
The...
A local man is bringing the sound of music to Ballyfin Demesne
If you have been lucky enough to visit Ballyfin Demesne, then you might have been lucky enough to hear the beautiful sounds of Portarlington...
The Scarecrow Festival in Durrow gets underway today … and these pictures will really...
It’s always been good but this year Durrow is gearing up for its best ever Scarecrow Festival.
This morning the organisers and entrants are putting...
Carlow football manager promotes Laois cycling route
Carlow football manager Turlough O'Brien made national headlines this year as his side went on their longest run in the championship for a long...
Your guide to what’s on in Laois over the weekend
Here at LaoisToday we've complied a list of all the hottest events around the county this weekend.
FRIDAY, JULY 28
A 1,000 origami crane challenge...
Body & Soul back for another year at Electric Picnic
Returning for its 14th year at Electric Picnic, the Body&Soul village continues to boast its trademark line-up of trailblazing musicians, soothing therapies, mind-expanding workshops,...
A Full Moon Party party for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have added a Full Moon Party to their lineup.
Over 200 tonnes of sand and palm trees are being shipped in to the...
In Pictures: Alf Harvey’s images from the Ossory Show are required viewing
The Ossory Show in Rathdowney was the main local event last weekend and was a busy day from start to finish.
Photographer Alf Harvey was...
In Pictures: The glitz and the glamour at the Scoil Chriost Ri Debs
The lads are suited and booted, the girls dolled up to the nines.
Proud mammies and grannies are on hand with camera phones fully charged...
In Pictures: Launch of Ballykilcavan Brewery in Egan’s Off Licence
On Friday evening David Walsh-Kemmis officially launched the first product from the Ballykilcavan Brewery in Egan's Off Licence in Portlaoise.
For David it was a...
In Pictures: Family Fun Day in Borris-in-Ossory
There was a great turn out for the family fun day in Borris-in-Ossory on Saturday afternoon.
There was a wide variety of activities for families,...
A MUST-WATCH: Music Generation Laois perform beautiful rendition of Carrick-a-Rede
Music Generation Laois performed a beautiful rendition of Carrick -a-Rede in Kavanagh's Bar & Venue last Saturday night.
The young trad group performed the Cathie...
In Pictures: Wonderful images from the Ossory Show
It's one of the longest-running agricultural shows in the country, going as it has been since 1898.
And yesterday the crowds turned up in large...
In Pictures: All Fun and Games at Emo’s Family Fun Day
There was a big crowd and a great sense of fun at Emo GAA on Sunday afternoon for their Family Fun Day.
With lots of...
In Pictures: Great atmosphere for the Laois walks festival in Fisherstown
The Laois Walks Festival is heading into the final stages but one of their most iconic walks drew a big crowd last week.
Over 80...
Countdown on to Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Prepare for model Ed Sheerans, Donald Trumps and everything in between as the countdown continues to hugely popular Durrow Scarecrow Festival which takes place...
In Pictures: All out for 80s fundraiser in Stradbally
You have to hand it to them. There was an 80s-themed fundraiser in Stradbally on Saturday night in aid of the Teach Tom charity...
In Pictures: With over €860,000 raised since they started, Laois Vintage are set for...
This will be their 22nd year and they seem to have the same enthusiasm now as they have had since the mid 1990s when...
In Pictures: Massive crowds attend Portarlington’s French Festival
The Portarlington French Festival is on all this weekend in the town - and massive crowds have been attending the event since it got...
Could your family take home the prize of Laois’s Fittest Family?
We've all seen the popular TV series Ireland's Fittest Family, and now it's your chance to take part in Laois's version of the event.
The...
The Portarlington French Festival is back and bigger than ever
The Portarlington French Festival is back with a bang and takes place this weekend, July 14-16. This family-friendly event has something for everyone, a...
In Pictures: Cúl Camps in Portarlington and Portlaoise
Summer is in full swing and the GAA Cúl Camps are beginning around the county.
It's kind of an initiation for many of the stars...
In Pictures: Gerry Guthrie wows the crowd at Annanough’s Summer Country Night
It really was a night of music, dancing and craic at Annanough GAA Cummer Country night in Vicarstown on Friday.
Singer Gerry Guthrie rocked the...
WATCH: This rendition of ‘Abbeyleix’ is just brilliant
The Entente Florale judges had to be seriously impressed with Abbeyleix during their visit on Friday.
They were given a tour of all the town's...
