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Tradfest

Excitement building as Laois’s newest festival coming to Portlaoise over May Bank Holiday weekend

The brainchild of Dale McKay and Siobhan Buckley who are both involved with Music Generation Laois, Portlaoise Tradfest, billed as Portlaoise’ first fully fledged...

Stage set for ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as Mountmellick Macra Pantomime to wow audience

Mountmellick Macra’s annual Pantomime is back after a two-year hiatus. Produced and directed by Brian Brady, the pantomime is an adaptation of the children’s much...
Laois open door theatre

Laois theatre group all set to present first show since Covid-19

The Laois Open Door Theatre Group is gearing up to present "It's the real McCoy" by Tommy Marren in the Dunamaise Arts Centre. The show...
Dom Dunne Operation Transformation

Final Operation Transformation ad-break challenge hero revealed as attention turns to Timahoe

Operation Transformation will come to an end on Wednesday week after a six week spell where Laois has been to the forefront. The RTE TV...
Christy Playing Harp

Restored harp with remarkable story takes trad session in Laois by storm

A Sebastian & Erard concert harp from the 1800s took centre stage at the monthly trad session at Headen’s pub in Spink last weekend. The...
Terry Lawlor Operation Transformation

Much loved Portarlington man unveiled as latest Operation Transformation ad-break challenge hero

Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portarlington this week. Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
Laura Murphy RTE St Brigid

Laois woman set to feature on RTE One documentary on St Brigid

A Laois woman is set to feature in an RTE One documentary ahead of the creation of a new Bank Holiday in honour of...
Rake The Ashes

Popular Irish ballad group ‘Rake The Ashes’ all set for stellar performance in Laois

Having gigged in the UK, Germany, Greece and Italy, Rake The Ashes will play their third show in Mountmellick Arts Centre on Saturday, February...
Ross Molloy album launch (4)

All systems go as Stradbally teenager set to launch debut country music album

For 17-year-old Leaving Cert student Ross Molloy, the launch of his debut album ‘The County I Love Best of All’ in the Manor Hotel,...

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Ross Molloy album launch (4)

All systems go as Stradbally teenager set to launch debut country music album

For 17-year-old Leaving Cert student Ross Molloy, the launch of his debut album ‘The County I Love Best of All’ in the Manor Hotel,...
Sinbad and the Ring of Kerry

Excitement building as all in Portlaoise panto get set for ‘Sinbad and the Ring...

Oh, yes it is! Portlaoise pantomime group’s eagerly awaited production this year is ‘Sinbad and the Ring of Kerry.’ Promising to banish the January blues,...
Clonaslee Arts Main

Weekend Read: Arts activity blooms in Laois village with plans for further initiatives

The scenic Slieve Bloom village of Clonaslee has enjoyed a groundswell of activity in the arts over the past twelve months and there are...

Mental Health Charity publishes five very helpful tips on how to improve sleep

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has published five tips on how to improve sleep. The charity stated that sleep quality effects so much of our life including our...
Bobby Miller

Laois man set to feature as latest series of Eco Eye to resume this...

The new season of the popular farming show Eco Eye is set to resume on RTE this evening - and a Laois man is...
Myles Dungan,

Laois Libraries to host free online talk by renowned Irish historian and broadcaster

Laois Libraries are set to host a free online talk by a renowned Irish historian and broadcaster next week. 'The Alpha Male in Irish History:...
Electric Picnic Day 1

2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Day 1 of Electric Picnic

A selection of incredible pictures from Day 1 of the Electric Picnic back in September. Talk about an atmosphere! After three long years, Electric Picnic has...
Clonaslee parade

2022 Remembered: In Pictures: History in Clonaslee as first parade is a roaring success

A return to normality was the buzzword in early spring as March witnessed the first St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee for two long...
Great House Revival Maryrose Simpson Stradbally

2022 Remembered: Laois woman’s stunning house renovation set to feature on popular RTE show...

April saw RTÉ's 'The Great House Revival' arrive in Laois as the eyes of the nation were fixed on Stradbally.  Stradbally will be the focus...
OPW Emo Court Fencing (2)

2022 Remembered: OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing...

Emo Court regulars breathed a sigh of relief in April when it was confirmed that there was no planned charge for visiting the grounds.  The...

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