Entertainment
Young Laois woman to feature on new RTE singing game show
A talented young Laois woman will feature on RTE this Saturday as she goes in search of glory in a new reality singing competition...
Laois singer Emer Dunne set to officially launch new album ‘Hourglass’
The new studio album, ‘Hourglass’ from Laois singer Emer Dunne is set for release at an official event in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre...
Laois film ‘Lost Hearts’ set to have premiere in Portlaoise this week
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...
WATCH: Four young Laois travellers behind documentary making waves in London
Four young Laois travellers are behind a documentary which is making a big impression in London.
Portarlington quartet of Ned Cash, Michael Cash, Jim Cash...
Significant Laois interest as ‘Ireland’s Historic Gardens’ to begin on RTE this weekend
Ireland’s Historic Gardens airs on RTE One on Sunday evening - and there will be significant Laois interest.
Abbeyleix and Ballyfin are set to feature...
Portlaoise Comhaltas branch announce plans to bring the music back
After months and months of Covid-19 shut down - the music is coming back.
The Portlaoise Comhaltas branch have announced that activities and classes for...
A League of Their Own stars try their hand at ploughing in Laois
The National Ploughing Champions is taking place behind closed doors in Ratheniska this week - but there were some famous guests on site.
Four members...
In Pictures: Mack Fleetwood wow crowds in Laois with stunning performance
After more than 500 days of shut down, live music finally returned to Laois in the last few weeks.
From August 27 to September 11,...
Laois band set to release new song ahead of live performance next weekend
A Laois band are set to release a brand new single ahead of a live performance next weekend.
The Lost Messiahs are based in Portlaoise...
Turner and O’Reilly set to feature on this week’s edition of the Late Late...
The Late Late Show returned to our TV screens after its summer break last week - and this week's show will have huge Laois...
Weekend Read: From Hollywood to Danceland – Remembering when legendary The Everly Brothers’ rocked...
Last Saturday, Don Everly passed away at his home in Nashville aged 84.
Don, along with his younger brother Phil who himself passed away in...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen the spirits as live outdoor theatre event a...
After a challenging year, Dunamaise Arts Centre were delighted to have been able to bring a fantastic, unique theatre event to the people of...
Laois County Council announces outdoor performance opportunities for musicians, performers and artists
Laois County Council has announced a series of outdoor performance opportunities for Laois based musicians, performers and artists.
The Laois Local Live Performance Scheme aims...
The Mere Mortals on Baggot Inn, Feile and just missing out on the Commitments
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in September 2018.
In the history of the local Laois music scene, there's few bands that are remembered...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers life as a...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in April 2020.
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the...
‘It’s great to see some sense of normality returning’ – Return of live entertainment...
The return of live entertainment finally came to Laois recently with a comedy gig in Kavanagh's Pub in Portlaoise.
On Wednesday July 21, 50 paying...
Animated short film with huge Laois involvement wins at 33rd Galway Film Fleadh
There was big Laois involvement in a real success story from the 33rd edition of the prestigious Galway Film Fleadh which took place at...
Documentary film about Laois town selected to feature in Galway Film Fleadh
A documentary film about a Laois town has been selected to feature at the prestigious Galway Film Fleadh.
During the first lockdown in 2020, Maurice...
Talented Stradbally teenager releases new version of song based on a Laois man living...
A talented Laois teenager has released a brand new single. Stradbally’s Ross Molloy, ‘Rossi M’, has released An Old Man's Wish, a cover of...
Popular RTE dating show seeking Laois singletons for brand new series
First Dates Ireland is back for a brand-new series and the match making is in full swing.
The hit RTÉ2 show is looking for men...
Two Laois schools set to feature in new music video for local singer
Schools up and down the country may have had very little to get excited about during the pandemic months - but now two primary...
Young Laois singer, songwriter and producer set to release her debut single
A young Laois singer, songwriter and producer is set to release her debut single.
FLUBLAH, who hails from Mountmellick and is a past pupil of...
Young Laois girl set to represent the county in new TG4 series
TG4 is celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 with a new creative series for children called Cruthaím.
Cruthaím highlights the talent of young Irish speakers across...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Youth Theatre back doing outdoor workshops in Portlaoise
Portlaoise Youth Theatre have been back doing outdoor workshops at the Laois Music Centre in Portlaoise.
Small steps to getting back to normal for...
Laois singletons ‘looking for love and up for the craic’ requested for new RTE...
Are you single, looking for love and up for the craic?
Well if so, a role on a new TV show could be in your...
New four-part crime series featuring murders in neighouring Laois counties to air this week
A new four part true crime series featuring the cases of four murders in neighbouring Laois counties in to air this week.
TG4's Marú Inár...
Portarlington nurse crowned Miss Laois in bid to make Miss Ireland grand final
Alison Dyer from Portarlington has been crowned Miss Laois for 2021 in her bid to reach the grand final of the Miss Ireland competition.
The...
Laois woman stars on latest episode of hit Channel 4 dating show ‘Naked Attraction’
A Laois woman starred on the most recent episode of the new season of the hit Channel 4 dating show 'Naked Attraction'.
The unconventional TV...
Star of The Chase reveals Laois heritage in spin-off version of popular TV show
Anne Hegerty gave an insight into her family links with Laois during an episode of 'Beat The Chasers' on Virgin Media One recently.
'The Governess',...
Laois woman speaks about her life long love of music
Stradbally native Dr Mary Louise Bowe sat down with Paul Downey on last week's LaoisToday Midweek Podcast to discuss her lifelong love of music,...
