Entertainment
Watch: Portlaoise’s Neil Fennell takes on Dustin the Turkey
It takes a brave man to go head to head with Dustin the Turkey, but Neil Fennell from Portlaoise did just that on Today...
Kiesza and HamsandwicH to rock BARE in the Woods this summer
BARE in the Woods 2017 has announced more block rockin' beats for this summer's rapidly expanding festival at Garryhinch Woods in Portarlington.
Joining headliners House...
Watch: Heywood Community College students react to shortlist announcement
The reaction of the young Heywood Community College students to the news that they have been shortlisted for Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards...
Laois group Fiúntas finish second in prestigious national competition
Young Laois group Fiúntas capped off six months of hard work with a fantastic performance in the finals of Siansa Gael Linn 2017, just...
Famous singing priest to help raise funds for Arles-Kilcruise GFC
The voice of Fr Liam Lawton will be emanating from the Church of the Sacred Heart in Arles next Friday night.
The singer and composer...
Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest and The XX to headline Electric Picnic
The first lineup announcement for Electric Picnic 2017 is here and we wish it was September already!
The XX, A Tribe Called Quest and Duran...
Electric Picnic sells out in SIX minutes – before acts have even been announced
Electric Picnic tickets went back on sale this morning ahead of the line-up announcement later today, and the festival is already completely sold out.
The...
Electric Picnic tickets will go on sale tomorrow
Contain your excitement folks, but tickets for the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival will go on general sale tomorrow morning.
Organisers have kept us...
Comedy duo Rubberbandits set for BARE In The Woods this summer
The Rubberbandits have been announced as one of the headline acts for this year's BARE in the Woods festival.
The group, synonymous for wearing plastic bags...
Former Knockbeg College student is a millionaire in the Big Apple
A former Knockbeg College student, who packed up and moved to New York as a teenager, is now worth a staggering $40 million.
Illann Power...
Twitter love for the Morans as they make Gogglebox debut
The Moran family from Portlaoise made their first appearance on TV3's Gogglebox Ireland last night and they went down a storm.
The family, dad Denis,...
Portlaoise girls set up website to help students find jobs
Students from Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise have developed an innovative website which aims to find jobs for Laois students.
The aim behind the website, www.deeppockets.ie,...
Laois family set to become latest stars of Gogglebox Ireland
On tomorrow night’s episode of TV3’s smash hit show Gogglebox Ireland, the final new home will be revealed.
Over the last four weeks we’ve seen four...
VIDEO: Laois farmer stars on First Dates Ireland
A Laois farmer was the star of the show on First Dates Ireland on RTE on Thursday night.
Thirty-year-old Jamie Cuddy from Camross described himself...
BARE In The Woods announces free gig for all supporters
The organisers of the BARE In The Woods music festival are inviting all their supporters to a special event in Portarlington tomorrow night.
The Hometown...
27 years and counting – Mountmellick Drama Festival gets underway
Now in its 27th year, the Mountmellick Drama Festival gets underway this Friday night - and runs for eight consecutive nights in the town's...
Unique Irish-Canadian dance production coming to Portlaoise
An Irish-Canadian dance production will feature in the Dunamaise Arts Centre a couple of days before St Patrick's Day.
Sokalo Remix, an Irish-Canadian co-production between...
A big ‘Brass Evening’ in the Laois School of Music
Music Generation Laois, in conjunction with Laois School of Music, is delighted to announce its inaugural 'Brass Evening' on Monday, February 27, at 5pm...
Portlaoise singer to perform at sold out gig in Dublin
A young Portlaoise musician is to perform live on stage this Wednesday night with the legendary Ralph Rolle from the world renown 70s New...
Gerald Kean returns as special guest at Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball
Celebrity solicitor Gerald Kean will again be the special guest at Friday night’s Portarlington and Killenard Gala Ball, an event which has raised over...
Laois performers star in Sweeney Todd
The production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Tullamore Musical Society will have a strong Laois flavour this year.
A number...
Exclusive: Robert Sheehan recharges in Portlaoise before Mortal Engines lead role
He may have got a lift in a helicopter piloted by Tom Cruise and is about to take his first lead role in a...
A Laois club are represented in the All Ireland Scor final today
The All Ireland Scor na nOg finals are taking place in Belfast today and Laois are represented in the quiz final by the Annanough...
Robert Sheehan enjoys karaoke and hot water bottle on visit home to Portlaoise
Celebrity actor Robert Sheehan has spoken to LaoisToday this afternoon in an exclusive interview in Portlaoise.
Sheehan is home for a short break and met...
Expect greater exposure for Robert Sheehan in episode 4 of Fortitude
Portlaoise actor Robert Sheehan will be appearing in Fortitude again tonight at 9pm on Sky Atlantic in episode 3 of Series 2.
However, fans of...
BARE in the Woods is Ireland’s top one day festival
The BARE in the Woods festival in Garryhinch has been crowned the best one day festival in the country at the Irish Festival Awards.
Responding...
Robert Sheehan on his helicopter trip with Tom Cruise
A helicopter trip with Tom Cruise, a new TV series, a lead role in a Peter Jackson film and a member of the LaoisToday Facebook...
Declan O’Rourke to play in Portlaoise this weekend
Dublin singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will be taking to the outdoor stage of Kavanaghs in Portlaoise this Friday, November 18.
A latecomer to the music scene,...
TV chef Rory O’Connell returns home to Cullahill
Renowned chef Rory O’Connell is to return to his native Cullohill this month where he will give a cookery demonstration to raise the awareness...
Go quick! Early Bird Electric Picnic deal ends on Friday
The Early Bird ticket offer for Electric Picnic 2017 will end at 12pm tomorrow Friday, November 18.
After this tickets will cost €230. You can...
