In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
In Pictures: Of.Hands Festival launches on Abbeyleix Bog – a vibrant celebration of art...
A new creative festival, 'Of.Hands', described as "a vibrant celebration of art and nature," was launched over the weekend on Abbeyleix Bog.
The festival got...
Running with Heart on the Heath – GR8HRUN raise over €5,000 for Cuisle Centre
The picturesque paths of the Heath have become a beacon of community spirit and fitness thanks to the enthusiastic members of GR8HRUN.
Setup by JJ...
Laois band ‘Cool Boy’ release their debut single
Local band Cool Boy have released their debut single ‘High Tide’ and will perform their new record at this year's Forrest Fest in Emo...
Eurovision winner among the 10 new acts announced for this year’s Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have announced 10 more acts across the weekend for its 2024 iteration taking place from August 16 to 18.
2012 and 2023 Eurovision...
Folly Festival 2024 not just about the music as foodie line-up is announced
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering...
Line-up revealed for ArtLot: Electric Picnic’s alternative visual arts and performance stage
Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring...
In Pictures: Family fun as the 2024 Old Fort Festival comes to an end
The Old Fort Festival took place in Portlaoise over the weekend and was a roaring success once again.
After great musical entertainment over the first...
Reception celebrates Picture Our Future Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library
A reception held last week celebrated Picture Our Future, a new and unique exhibition at Portlaoise Library highlighting Laois County Council's ongoing climate action...
‘We want to bring a bit of rawness back to Irish music’: Laois’s Cur...
A self-confessed childhood with its moments of mischief led to brothers Adam and Martin Culleton often being dubbed ‘curs.’
Rather than take umbrage at the...
Portlaoise Library Summer Series of Local History Talks throughout July
Portlaoise Library has announced the return of its summer series of local history talks.
The talks will take place in Portlaoise library at 7pm on...
In Pictures: All smiles and a big crowd as the 2024 Old Fort Festival...
The Old Fort Festival is taking place across in Portlaoise at present with the action getting underway on Thursday night.
Festival newcomers The Tumbling Paddies...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
Summer Camps: Your week-by-week guide to what’s on around the county this summer
Summer means good weather (hopefully), holidays, 99's, festivals and summer camps. The lead up to summer holidays from school can often involve discussions around...
Boglands Festival 2025 – a homecoming ‘for all sons and daughters of Mountmellick around...
There is a global movement brewing in a Laois town, with news of a world-wide homecoming planned for next year.
2025 will see the return...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
‘Mother’ to return to Electric Picnic as MC announced for Folly Festival in Cullohill
In just under two months, the latest installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival will be underway in Stradbally.
Organisers say that several...
Huge milestone ahead as 60th National Steam Rally announced for August
The 60th National Steam Rally was launched on the picturesque grounds of Stradbally Woodlands Railway on the Cosby Estate.
The launch took place last weekend...
In the company of Chiral: Meet the Laois punk, metal, rock and dance band...
Laois-based punk, metal, rock and dance band, Chiral, is just back from a flying German tour, supporting ska band The Legendary Hackers.
Chiral officially launched...
Old Fort Festival 2024 launched with first night just ten days away
In less than two weeks, Portlaoise Town Centre will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Old Fort Quarter Festival.
The festival takes...
In Pictures: Annual Bike Week in Laois a massive success throughout the county
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, took place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme – “Cycling is...
Four Laois names added to national food festival
Four Laois exhibitors have been added to Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park from May 30 to June 3.
The festival contains displays of...
In Pictures: Popular ‘Music at the Malthouse’ event in Stradbally proves a huge success
Music at the Malthouse took place on the 10, 11 and 12 of May to huge success.
The festival was a combination of musical performances...
Popular singer Lea Heart visits the National Learning Network in Portlaoise
International singer, songwriter and pianist, Lea Heart, visited the National Learning Centre Portlaoise to meet the students and also featured on the inaugural episode...
Electric Youth offers young people the chance to perform at Electric Picnic
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic returns for a fifth consecutive year.
The initiative is a competition that offers the winners a chance...
CONFIRMED: Line-up for the 2024 edition of the Old Fort Quarter Festival revealed
Organisers of the 2024 Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise have confirmed the line up for this year.
The festival takes place from June 27-30...
International Artist Alan Meredith set to launch exhibition in Stradbally
Artist Alan Meredith is launching his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally.
The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday...
To Berlin and back: Laois woman Molly Donnery on forging a creative career
Based between Berlin and Laois, a traditional Irish and contemporary singer and film producer, will release an EP later this year.
Molly Donnery hails from...
Seven Talking Points for the long awaited line-up announcement for Electric Picnic
The line-up for the 2024 edition of the Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival was announced yesterday.
After months of waiting, there is plenty to...
BREAKING: The line-up announcement for the 2024 Electric Picnic has been made
At long, long, last - the line-up for the 2024 edition of the Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival has been announced.
While the festival...
