In Pictures: Laois Hunt launch Fair and Hound Show in considerable style
The Laois Hunt know how to do things in style and that was certainly the case on Tuesday evening of this week when they...
Laois family to feature on RTE’s Missing You over death of brother
A pair of Laois siblings are set to appear on an RTE program tonight to discuss the tragic passing of their younger brother.
Romy and...
14 great photos from the Laois Garden Festival in Spink
The Laois Garden Festival took place in the Spink Community Field on Sunday afternoon where exhibitors and visitors came from far and wide.
The event...
Moment in Time: Dove House Fete in Abbeyleix 2008
Today we're reeling back the years to 2008 when Alf Harvey captured the events taking place at the Dove House Fete in Abbeyleix.
These brilliant...
WATCH: The Ceili scenes at the Laois Fleadh at the weekend were only mighty
The Laois Fleadh took place in Camross over the weekend with hundreds of musicians taking part.
A massive crowd attended over the couple of days with...
WATCH: Tractors needed to rescue Nathan Carter in Ballyroan
For the second year running, Nathan Carter performed to thousands in Ballyroan.
The Country and Western singer was the star attraction at the Ballyroan 2017...
In Pictures: First Mountrath Cottage Market proves a big success
The rain didn't dampen the spirits in Mountrath on Saturday morning as people turned out for the first Cottage Market which was held in the...
In Pictures: Film set atmosphere at Treacy’s for latest Gordon Bennett Rally
It felt like a film set at Treacy's on The Heath on Monday morning as the Gordon Bennett Rally got set to depart for the final...
In Pictures: Laois supporters in Tullamore for championship clash
The loyal Laois supporters made the journey to Tullamore yesterday for the latest chapter in the Laois-Kildare rivalry.
Laois were outsiders but travelled with a small...
WATCH: Serious scenes in Portlaoise as the Dubs and Carlow supporters take over Main...
This is what the championship should be all about. Big crowds, great atmosphere, plenty of craic and a match to look forward to.
Carlow aren't being...
Laois gardening legend Lilly Champ features in Bloom video
Bloom, the hugely popular garden festival, takes place in the Phoenix Park in the first week in June.
Ahead of the event, the organisers have...
Winners announced for LaoisToday BARE in the Woods ticket giveaway
Thanks to our friends behind the wonderfully successful BARE in the Woods festival, LaoisToday had three weekend tickets to give away to this year's...
There was a right crowd at a charity run in Rathdowney for Crumlin Children’s...
There was a large turnout in Rathdowney on Sunday for a charity fun run in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
The event was organised by...
Top theatre award for Heywood student Liam
A Laois student triumphed at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards last week.
Ballinakill native Liam Oxley, a secondary school student from Heywood Community...
Cooper family and Our Duke to be honoured by Laois County Council
The honours and recognition keep coming for the Cooper family from Coolrain and their Irish Grand National-winning horse Our Duke.
They are to be honoured...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt host Point to Point in Stradbally Hall
The Laois Hunt held their second and final Point to Point in Stradbally Hall on Sunday when a good crowd turned out for the...
BARE in the Woods crowned Best Festival in Ireland
Laois festival BARE in the Woods was crowned Best Festival in Ireland at the Irish Hospitality Awards 2017 in the Crowne Plaza last night...
In Pictures: 27th annual Vintage Rally in Ballyroan
There was a large turnout in the Ballyroan GAA grounds on Sunday afternoon for the popular annual Vintage Rally, now in its 27th year.
As...
Colm Fingleton: A good weekend for Laois motoring enthusiasts
Motoring enthusiasts were well represented in Laois over the weekend with the launch of The Ace Signs Heartlands Rally and the annual Ballyroan Vintage...
Heywood CS group win National Young Social Innovators Award
A group of Transition Year students from Heywood Community School have won a National Young Social Innovators Award.
The group of 20 made a project...
New Electric Picnic acts announced
The first acts for Other Voices at Electric Picnic have been announced today.
The line up for the intimate Other Voices side of EP sees...
Laois health and fitness fans called to attend WellFest
WellFest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival, has announced full details of its schedule.
Taking place over two days, May 6 and 7, in...
Laois violinist wins Lyric FM bursary at Feis Ceoil
Talented violinist Senan Moran from Dysart, Stradbally was the winner of the RTE Lyric FM Instrumental bursary at the 2017 Sligo Feis Ceoil.
The young...
Laois Heritage talk to focus on the Round Tower of Timahoe
The next Laois Heritage Society talk will be by George Cunningham who will give an illustrated talk on the Round Towers of Ireland with particular...
Laois comedian’s TV show to be shown in the USA
Bridget & Eamon are heading to America - after the RTE TV show was picked up by a station over there.
Amazon in America has...
20 great pictures as Our Duke celebrations in full swing in Coolrain
Sheeran's Pub in Coolrain was the only place to be on Easter Monday night as the home village of Our Duke celebrated its outstanding...
In Pictures: Crowds turn out for Portlaoise Spring Fling festival
A music event hosted by a Portlaoise pub is fast establishing itself as a respected annual event and the crowds turned out once again...
Portlaoise bar hosts their annual Spring Fling music festival
They've raised over €15,000 in three years for charity and this Easter Sunday, the Lethean Spring Fling Music Festival returns with another strong line-up.
Just...
Stradbally’s Maryclare to appear on Today with Maura and Daíthí
Stradbally girl Maryclare Shaughnessy will appear on RTE’s Today with Maura and Daíthí this afternoon when she will get a dramatic makeover.
Her segment was...
Watch: Portlaoise’s Neil Fennell takes on Dustin the Turkey
It takes a brave man to go head to head with Dustin the Turkey, but Neil Fennell from Portlaoise did just that on Today...
