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Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate 25th anniversary with Silver Gala Ball

Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine...

Have you or a loved one been affected by addiction? If...

Ciara Buckley and David Delaney have announce an upcoming project, ‘12’, which aims to explore addiction and celebrate recovery through various artistic expressions. Scheduled for...

In Pictures: A magical weekend of creativity during Laois Cruinniú na...

Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of creativity for children and young people, was held over the weekend, with children throughout Laois given the...

List of events announced for Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people...

Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the...

Laois band selected to take part in new RTE TV show...

A Laois band have been chosen to take part in a brand new RTE TV show which is set to air later this year. Coolboy,...

Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society confirmed as Grand Marshalls for...

Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society have been today announced as joint grand marshalls in celebration of their 25th anniversaries. The St Patrick’s Day Committee...

Paintings from renowned Swedish artist to be presented to mark 25th...

To mark the 25th Anniversary of the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, Kevin Kavanagh Gallery is to present new paintings by Cecilia Danell. Danell, who...

Lights, camera, action as Portlaoise Panto Group set to take to...

Brimful of laugh out loud antics, song and dance, Portlaoise Pantomime Group’s production of ‘Cinderella’ will run at the Dunamaise Arts Centre from today,...

New virtual reality event at Dunamaise Arts Centre – opera like...

Experience the world’s first virtual reality community opera as the Irish National Opera presents 'Out of the Ordinary' ('As an nGách') at Dunamaise Arts...

Made in Dagenham: Child’s play at Portlaoise musical

Two local children are enjoying the spotlight as they perform in Portlaoise Musical Society’s ‘Made in Dagenham.’ Talented Oliver Treacy (10) and Aoife Cathcart (9)...

The story behind the Dunamaise Arts Centre as it gears up...

Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, recently caught up with Michelle de Forge, Director of Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise. On our latest Business Briefing,...

In Pictures: Laois classical musicians combine for night to remember in...

The Dunamaise Arts Centre warmly welcomed a trio of Laois classical musicians on Saturday night, September 16. It was a night that celebrated the wonders...

Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne named as Dunamaise Arts Centre Young...

Dunamaise Arts Centre has announce Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne as the two young people who will join the NASC Network Young Curators programme...

In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre hosting new collection of Ireland’s finest...

Dunamaise Arts Centre is currently hosting a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments until April 30. ‘Monumental Ireland - A New...

Award winning actor who spent years working in Portlaoise set to...

An award-winning actor who spent several years working in Portlaoise Post Office and who won awards at Laois Drama Festival in the past, will...

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...

In Pictures: Five-part video series showcasing talented Laois artists premiers

A five-part video series showcasing multidisciplinary performances of Laois Artists, premiered on Friday December 9 at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. The concept for The Ripple...

In Pictures: Laois Screen Networking event and launch of the Laois...

The inaugural event for filmmakers, writers, producers, actors, and the variety of roles in screen production took place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre on...

Changes set for Dunamaise Arts Centre café as tenders sought for...

Dunamaise Arts Centre wish to inform customers that, after 23 years, Caffe Latte will cease operating at the venue and now invites applicants to...

Much anticipated Fadó Faces exhibition launches at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Fadó Faces exhibition, which recently opened at Dunamaise Arts Centre, celebrates the lives and stories of older people in County Laois. This is done...

Laois primary school and Dunamaise Arts Centre receive funding under separate...

Mayo National School in Crettyard is to receive funding under the Emergency Works Scheme 2021. The money, issued by the Department of Education,is to repair...

Laois film ‘Lost Hearts’ set to have premiere in Portlaoise this...

Dunamaise Arts Centre is set to host the premiere screening of a new Laois film. ‘Lost Hearts’ was filmed in the magnificent setting of Roundwood...

In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen the spirits as live outdoor...

After a challenging year, Dunamaise Arts Centre were delighted to have been able to bring a fantastic, unique theatre event to the people of...

Live performances set to return in Laois as Dunmaise Arts Centre...

Dunamaise Arts Centre have announce that live theatre is coming back. They have teamed up with the Gate Theatre and will park up at Emo...

Dunamaise to work with new national arts programme – by young...

Dunamaise Arts Centre have announced that they are to collaborate with the NASC venues network on LASTA - a national arts programme for young...

€125,000 in funding allocated to Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise has received funding €125,000 from the Arts Council. This was announced today as the Arts Council granted funding to...

Dunamaise on Air – a series of great plays available to...

Everyone has had to change how they do things this past year and the arts world is no different. Dunamaise Arts Centre recently launched it...

Managing the Dunamaise Arts Centre through lockdowns and restrictions and imagining...

Michelle de Forge is the director of Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, whose job for the last number of years has been to get...

Dunamaise delighted to open their doors and lift the curtains again

After months of having its doors closed and events cancelled, Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to be able to open the stage curtains for...

WATCH: ‘Children of the Free State’ – Laois artist and photographer...

"May you live in interesting times" is an old proverb that rings true at this particular time. But there is something comforting about speaking to...