Learning a new instrument and having fun – Vicarstown ukulele group...
‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene.’
It’s a...
Abbeyleix set to host Wild Bee Festival as event comes to Laois for the...
Abbeyleix is set to host the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 2025 Wild Bee Festival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
The Wild...
Electric Youth returns to offer young people the chance to perform at Electric Picnic
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic is set to return for a sixth consecutive year.
Electric Youth is a vibrant celebration of creativity...
Electric Picnic announce Main Stage to be powered by renewable energy
Electric Picnic has announced that its main stage will be powered by renewable electricity this year.
The music and arts festival, hosted in Stradbally from...
Laois Americana-Pop artist Just Alice set to release new single ‘good thing.’
A young Laois singer is gearing up for a busy summer and is set to release a brand new single.
Just Alice, who is Alice...
Timahoe Male Choir all set for latest big day out as warm up act...
The amazing journey the Timahoe Male Choir have been on over the past two years continues tomorrow when they perform in St Anne’s Park...
In Pictures: Nature and community come alive across Laois during national biodiversity week
Communities across County Laois embraced nature during National Biodiversity Week 2025, with a vibrant programme of events celebrating the region’s wild beauty and ecological...
Becky Hill, Amble and Kingfishr added as Electric Picnic announce latest line up for...
Becky Hill, Amble and Kingfishr are among the latest acts to be added to the Electric Picnic line up later this year.
An additional 45...
Laois band deliver strong anti racism message with new lyric video ‘Eyes of the...
Laois punky folk band The Outcast Crew have a released a lyric video for their latest single ‘Eyes of the World’.
The song is a...
Laois band to perform at music festival and record new track following song contest...
A Laois band are set to perform at a music festival and have their single professionally recorded after winning a song contest.
'Alright Then' have...
Laois band to perform at music festival and record new track following song contest...
A Laois band are set to perform at a music festival and have their single professionally recorded after winning a song contest.
'Alright Then' have...
Electric Picnic Residents’ Committee set to host public meeting next week
The Electric Picnic Residents' Committee have announced that they will host a public meeting next week.
The meeting is for Stradbally residents and is scheduled...
In Pictures: Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles concert in Stradbally showcases...
A collection of Laois musical talent was showcased in Stradbally over the weekend at the annual Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles...
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
Laois-based garden designer Weisser announced for Bord Bia Bloom
With less than three weeks to go until the festival of flowers, food and fun returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Bord Bia Bloom...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
The full list of properties sold in Laois during March as house prices continue...
There were 82 residential properties sold in Laois during March according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 6.5% on the 2024 figure.
The...
Laois to feature as RTE Investigates focuses on the assets and abusers of the...
Laois is set to feature in a rescheduled RTE Investigates episode that is set to air on Thursday this week.
RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers, The...
Folly Festival 2025 set to light up Cullohill with ‘show-stopping lineup’ in July
Get ready for another unforgettable weekend as Folly Festival 2025 returns to the breathtaking grounds of Cullohill Castle on Friday, July 4 and Saturday,...
In Pictures: Live Well Expo 2025 empowering people to ‘age well’
The Live Well Health and Wellbeing Expo brought the community together this week at a wonderful event held in Portlaoise College.
The free event was...
