In Pictures: Newly-formed Laois Community Choir produce stunning debut performance
Portlaoise town centre was alive to the sound of over 150 singing voices on Thursday with the much-anticipated debut performance of the newly-formed Laois...
Laois GAA clubs raffling off tickets for All-Ireland football final, Electric Picnic and Coldplay
Three Laois GAA clubs are holding fundraising events at the moment, each with massive prizes on offer.
Firstly, Kilcavan GAA are raffling off two tickets...
Golf course, live music and plenty of madness – Electric Picnic Trailer Park lineup...
Trailer Park is Electric Picnic's world of graceful lunacy, established as the funny bone of Electric Picnic.
A mobile-tropolis of stunning visual creativity – and...
In Pictures: Weekend to remember at Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival
The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14.
The...
Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn set to return for Electric Picnic 2024 with lineup...
The return of Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn have been announced for Electric Picnic 2024.
Step aboard the battered deck and behold Salty’ Dogs top...
Croí – the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns to Electric Picnic
Raise your vibration to the beat of Croí at Electric Picnic as the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns.
Revel in performances by...
In Pictures: Paddy Critchley launches month-long art exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar...
Laois band The Outcast Crew unveil new album ‘Rovin’ Again’
The Outcast Crew, the raucous Laois trad-punk band, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Rovin’ Again," available now on Warner...
Ballyfin named Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and UK at Travel and Leisure...
Laois's five-star historic country house hotel, Ballyfin Demesne, has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and the UK at the 2024...
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...
