Entertainment
Governor of Midlands Prison Portlaoise speaks about ‘constant drugs battle’ ahead of new show
The Governor of the Midlands Prison Portlaoise has opened up about the 'constant and never ending' battle against drugs in the jail.
Speaking ahead of...
Electric Picnic reveal date first line up announcement will be made
It may be only the start of February, but this news has got us dreaming of those lovely Electric Picnic days at the start...
A day spent inside the walls of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
On Wednesday evening at 9pm on Virgin Media One, a documentary called Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives will be shown on your TV screens.
For just...
Applications for First Dates Ireland are now open
We all know someone who should do this.
As the current season airs, applications are already open for the next series of the First Dates...
Love is in the air at Mountmellick Drama Group
Love is in the air at Mountmellick Drama Group as they prepare for their Spring production of Bernard Farrell’s Lovers at Versailles.
The play is set...
REVEALED: Virgin Media One documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise to air next week
This is sure to make for fascinating television.
What it is like to live and work inside Ireland’s largest prison is set to be brought...
In Pictures: A Portlaoise secondary school visits historic recording studio
Portlaoise College students recently enjoyed a trip to Windmill Lane recording studios in Dublin.
The second years had a great day exploring the studios with...
Dublin footballer Bastick on Laois connection and Dancing With The Stars
RTE's Dancing With The Stars is now in full swing and one of the competitors has very strong Laois connections.
Former Dublin footballer Denis Bastick...
2018 Remembered: Popular Laois woman set to appear on Winning Streak
2018 was a year that saw an incredible number of four Laois people appear on the hit National Television Lottery show Winning Streak.
Portlaoise mother...
WATCH: Laois ladies footballers Mags McEvoy and Clare Conlon in our Christmas Video Interview...
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Two guests joining us for our Christmas video interview series were 2018 Laois ladies captain Mags McEvoy...
WATCH: FAI Cup winning Wexford Youths trio in our Christmas Video Interview Series
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To win an FAI Cup is a remarkable achievement. To win the FAI Cup, the league and...
WATCH: Laois musician Damien Bowe in our Christmas Video Interview Series
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May you live in interesting times is an old proverb - and Laois musician Damien Bowe certainly...
Damien Bowe to feature today on our Christmas Video Interview Series
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The LaoisToday Christmas Video Interview Series continues today with another big sit-down piece with a well-known Laois...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers life as a...
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He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the British...
WATCH: Laois actor set to star in Young Offenders Christmas special
One of the most popular Irish comedy's in recent times is set to see a Laois man take a star role this Christmas.
Portlaoise's Robert...
WATCH: Courtwood footballer stars as Cadet Choir sing on RTE One
The Cadet Choir appeared on Maura and Daithi this evening on RTE One - and there was a familiar face bang smack in the...
Meet two women at the centre of a new documentary about Portlaoise
What better way to celebrate Portlaoise than focusing on two proud Town women who give a unique snapshot of their birthplace in a new...
Laois artists to perform huge concert for three very worthy causes
A huge concert featuring Laois artists is due to take place for three very worthy organisations next year.
Kolbe Special School, the Cuisle Centre, and...
Laois woman’s beautiful new song rides high in the iTunes Chart
A Laois woman's song called 'Share' is riding high in the ITunes charts just hours after it was released.
Martina Cahill's beautiful song is currently...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic 2019 COMPLETELY SOLD OUT
The 2019 edition of the Electric Picnic in now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the three day music festival in Stradbally went back on sale...
WATCH: Beautiful clip from new film about Portlaoise by Anne Marie Kelly
What makes 12 primary school children want to go back to class at the weekend?
What makes a former County Manager admit to making mistakes?...
Mountmellick flood victim Jimmy wins big on Winning Streak
There were great scenes on RTE tonight as a Mountmellick flood victim from this time last year won big on Winning Streak.
The popular National...
WATCH: Laois man stars in new ad about coming home for Christmas
We're just over a month away from Christmas now and you are already inundated with ads for the festive season.
But if you take a...
Local theatre group looking for new members for upcoming show
The Little Bog Theatre are back and ready to put on a bigger and better show than ever before... and they're looking for new...
Portlaoise Singers looking forward to Christmas Show number 45
For the 45th consecutive year, the Portlaoise Singers will perform a night of singing and storytelling for their Christmas show.
On Sunday December 9, they...
In Pictures: Laois trio rub shoulders with legendary musician
There was a real buzz just over the border in Athy this afternoon as a legendary musician was in town - and three Laois...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois’ Tionól for Harps and Pipes a huge success
Music Generation Laois’ annual Tionól for Harps and Pipes, now in its third year, took place in Portlaoise recently.
Over 100 young musicians and 20...
In Pictures: All systems go as Portlaoise Musical Society set for epic Titanic production
The Dunamaise Arts Centre was a hive of activity this evening as the Portlaoise Musical Society launched their latest production - a suitably ambitious...
An exciting weekend of events awaits in the Leaves Festival of Writing and Music
The annual Leaves Festival of Writing and Music is just around the corner and promises to be another tremendous three days of events.
'Leaves' celebrates...
Dad of ill Laois girl who featured on ‘The Town’ series to appear on...
Laois people are on some roll when it comes to appearing on Winning Streak at the moment.
Retired tailor, Vincent Keegan, from Portlaoise, won a...
