Entertainment
Animated short film with huge Laois involvement features at Tribeca Film Festival in New...
A debut film with huge Laois involvement was shown recently at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
BARDO, created in the and maps and plans...
In Pictures: Local band Goitse launch new album at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise last Sunday was the setting for the launch of ‘Rosc’, the 6th studio album by local band Goitse,...
Local trad band Goitse set to officially launch their latest studio album
This Sunday sees the launch of ‘Rosc’, the 6th studio album by Goitse, supported by Sásta, in the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.
"It has been...
Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 set to take place in Portlaoise this weekend
Dunamaise Arts Centre will present the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place will...
Local band The Outcast Crew release new video
Laois trad-punk band The Outcast Crew have unleashed a new video for their new single 'Bound for Hell'.
The Outcast Crew is comprised of Brian...
Laois families sought as applications open for Ireland’s Fittest Family 2022
Laois families have a great track record on the hugely popular Ireland’s Fittest Family TV programme – and we are being sought once again.
The...
Laois Rose not to be held until 2023 as new format in place
Like everything the Rose of Tralee event had to be postponed for two years running because of the Coronavirus.
And though it is returning to...
Popular Laois band The Lost Messiahs release new single
Laois band The Lost Messiahs, who will play at Electric Picnic and the new Forest Fest in Emo this year, have released a new single,...
Laois band cua set for Dunamaise homecoming after 15-date UK tour
Dunamaise welcomes cua, one of the most amazing bands to come from Laois over the last decade, as they return home after a 15-date...
‘The Whole of the Moon’ – Legendary band The Waterboys confirmed for new Laois...
The Waterboys have been added to the line-up for the brand new Laois music festival, Forest Fest, this July.
In what’s a major coup for...
Six new acts added to Forest Fest ahead of July music festival
Laois's newest music festival, Forest Fest, which is scheduled to take place in Emo this summer, has added more acts.
With over 30 acts already...
Brand new Laois music and arts festival hits the spot with Hot Press listing
Ireland’s newest music and arts festival, Forest Fest at Emo is hitting all the right notes with fans for its exciting, entertaining, and eclectic...
Laois woman’s stunning house renovation set to feature on popular RTE show this weekend
Stradbally will be the focus of prime time television on Sunday evening in the latest episode of a popular RTE show.
The Great House Revival...
Electric Picnic artist among those to attend special event in Mountrath this weekend
Celebrating the return of audiences to the arts, Dunamaise Arts Centre will present 'A Sunday Afternooon' in Mountrath as part of re:CENTRING Laois this...
Lineup announced for new three-day Emo music festival this summer
Over 30 acts across two stages in the idyllic setting of Emo village will be the soundtrack to the summer of 2022 at Forest...
Popular RTE game show seeking Laois families to take part in new series
RTE is seeking Laois families to come forward and take part in the new series of their popular TV game show.
Home Advantage is general...
The Stunning set to feature at new music and arts festival – Forest Fest...
A new music festival, Forest Fest, will take place in Emo this summer over three days in July.
Forest Fest, a new music and arts...
WATCH: Lovely footage of the Last Beekeeper at Roundwood House and Paddy Fitzpatrick’s ballad...
This is just lovely.
When local author John Whelan penned his latest publication The Last Beekeeper last year, having live local events was easier said...
Much love for Laois woman Sue Ramsbottom from TV viewers following Laochra Gael appearance
Laois's first ever appearance on the popular TG4 sports documentary show Laochra Gael happened last night.
The definitive GAA sports series Laochra Gael returned to...
Laois barman set for TV debut as First Dates Ireland returns tonight
The new season of First Dates Ireland gets underway tonight - and a Laois man is set to feature prominently.
Neil Kenna, who hails from...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois Rock and Pop Showcase a huge success
Music Generation Laois showcased seven young bands as part of their Christmas Performance Series, in Kavanagh’s Courtyard Venue Portlaoise on Sunday.
Seven bands, all part...
In Pictures: Students enjoy new programme with Music Generation Laois and Laois School of...
Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music, are currently delivering a new secondary school music programme, supported by the Laois Offaly Education and...
Talented Laois singer one step away from €25,000 in grand final of new RTE...
A talented Laois singer is just one step away from netting the €25,000 prize in a popular new RTE singing game show.
Rachael Farrell from...
WATCH: Popular Laois band release new music video from second single release off upcoming...
A popular Laois band have just released the music video for their second single from their upcoming album.
The Lost Messiah's have released 'Wounded Pride'...
Laois woman in the hunt for last grand final spot in popular new RTE...
A Laois woman remains in the hunt for the last spot in the grand final of a popular new RTE singing game show.
Doireann O’Connor...
Meet the Laois singer who is in contention for a spot in Louis Walsh’s...
Last weekend, 125 girls aged between 15 and 21 auditioned in front of music mogul Louis Walsh in Vicar Street.
Among them was 20-year-old Portarlington...
Third Laois woman set to feature on popular new RTE singing game show
Another talented Laois woman is set to feature on RTE this Saturday as she goes in search of glory in a new reality singing...
Anna Geary on Davy Fitzgerald: ‘He is one of these characters that I’m absolutely...
There's scarcely a programme on Irish TV that engages as wide an audience as Ireland's Fittest Family and the coaches that anchor the show have become...
Amazing Laois performer reaches grand final of popular new RTE singing game show
Rachael has done it! Laois will have a representative in the grand final of a popular new RTE singing game show.
Rachael Farrell from Mountmellick...
Second Laois woman set to feature on popular new RTE singing game show
Another talented Laois woman is set to feature on RTE this Saturday as she goes in search of glory in a new reality singing...
