WATCH: Music Generation Laois wow Taoiseach and Canadian Prime Minister
A group of talented musicians put on a jaw-dropping performance at the State Dinner in Dublin Castle last night.
Music Generation Laois's Trad Orchestra, led...
Exciting Summer Arts Programme in Laois
If you are looking for events to keep children entertained over the coming months, then the Arts Office of Laois County Council may have...
In Pictures: Midlands Park Hotel Wedding Showcase
It was a busy evening on Friday at the Midlands Park Hotel for their wedding showcase which had live music, food samples,
The newly renovated hotel in...
In Pictures: Barrowhouse GAA ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ a roaring success
Barrowhouse GAA hosted a ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ casino night in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow at the weekend.
With fake dollars, Vegas Darts and many...
Some great photos from Music Generation’s School’s out for Summer concert
School's out for Summer and to celebrate that fact, Music Generation Laois held a concert in the Heritage Hotel in Killenard last week.
Numerous schools...
In Pictures: Camross host charity run in aid of Red Cross
There was a great atmosphere in Camross on Saturday evening, as the local community turned out in force to support Laois Red Cross by taking...
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
In Pictures: Glorious day for Tractor Run in Fisherstown
There was a big crowd in Fisherstown on Sunday afternoon for the annual charity Tractor Run which started and finished at the Fisherman's Thatched...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound Show at Stradbally Hall
People attending the Horse and Hound show in Stradbally Hall on Sunday couldn't have asked for a better day as the glorious weather and the fabulous...
Old Fort organisers bask in success of latest festival
The second annual Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise was a roaring success last weekend and now organisers are looking at further establishing the event in...
Electric Picnic announce eco-friendly measures – and one might benefit your pocket
The Electric Picnic have announced a raft of new measures and initiatives aimed at making this year's festive more eco-friendly than ever before.
The one...
Casino night the highlight of Barrowhouse GAA week of fun
Barrowhouse GAA have had a busy week of activities this week filled with family fun days, sports days, treasure hunts and historical events.
The club...
In Pictures: Laois Macra na Feirme annual awards night
Laois Macra na Feirme held their annual awards on Saturday night in the Midlands Park Hotel.
Members from various clubs from the county attended the...
In Pictures: Massive turnout in The Swan to welcome Laois’s new Cathaoirleach
Cllr Padraig Fleming was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council on Monday and his home community in The Swan turned out...
First Dates Ireland looking for single men for new series
Do you know any single Laois lads who are looking for love?
Well, First Dates Ireland has just launched an appeal for such men to...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Kelly’s Steakhouse competition
Thanks to the Midlands Park Hotel, we had a wonderful prize to give away - a meal for two to the award-winning Kelly's Steakhouse...
Two Laois soccer clubs holding quizzes to raise funds
Two Laois soccer clubs, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town, are holding table quizzes to raise funds.
Towerhill are holding their table quiz on the Friday June...
More great pictures from the Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort festival in Portlaoise over the weekend was a roaring success - with thousands of people coming into the town over the...
In Pictures: Sun shines on Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The sun was shining as hundreds of people took to the streets this afternoon for the Old Fort Festival which is taking place all...
In Pictures: Plenty of colourful characters at Midlands Comic Convention
No, you weren't seeing things. No, it wasn't a nightmare! A part of Portlaoise town was taken over by comic book characters on Saturday...
Fr Paddy: Gods wings…….Gives Hope
An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest...
Raft of new acts announced for Electric Picnic
In just over two months, Electric Picnic 2017 will take place in Stradbally and this latest act announcement has wet our appetite further.
First up,...
The Meeting – A group exhibition curated by Muireann Ní Chonaill and Olivier Cornet
Laois Arthouse and The Olivier Cornet Gallery are delighted to present 'The Meeting’ a group exhibition featuring work by David Fox, Aileen Hamilton, Darina...
In Pictures: Large turnout at Laois Arthouse exhibition
There was a big turnout at a recent Laois Arthouse exhibition.
The main attraction was the exhibition of work from 'Painting, and Drawing in Light,...
Exciting line-up of entertainment and heritage events for Old Fort Festival
The Old Fort Festival, which takes place this weekend, promises to be an exciting mix of family fun and late night entertainment.
The weekend will...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Barrow Way Bike Hire competition
To celebrate Father's Day last Sunday, we teamed up with with Barrow Way Bike Hire in Vicarstown.
The prize? A chance of winning bike hire for...
WATCH: Fallen Lights perform in Portlaoise pub to raise awareness for mental health
Band Fallen Lights blew the roof off Sally's Portlaoise last night on Day 28 of an incredible tour.
As part of the release of their...
In Pictures: The Office Bar is packed for Educate Together fundraiser
Portlaoise Educate Together have been busy this year with many fundraising events taking place, all of which have been extremely successful.
The Parents Association had...
In Pictures: Sun shines on O’Dempsey’s GAA Horse and Pony Racing
O'Dempsey's GAA certainly couldn't have hoped for a better day for their big fundraiser on Sunday - as the sun shone brightly and the...
In Pictures: White Horse Festival in Mountrath
The White Horse Festival took place in Mountrath over the weekend with a range of activities in Eddie Kirwan's pub.
Big crowds attended events on...
