Out and About
In Pictures: All smiles and a big crowd as the 2024 Old Fort Festival...
The Old Fort Festival is taking place across in Portlaoise at present with the action getting underway on Thursday night.
Festival newcomers The Tumbling Paddies...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
Huge milestone ahead as 60th National Steam Rally announced for August
The 60th National Steam Rally was launched on the picturesque grounds of Stradbally Woodlands Railway on the Cosby Estate.
The launch took place last weekend...
In Pictures: Annual Bike Week in Laois a massive success throughout the county
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, took place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme – “Cycling is...
Four Laois names added to national food festival
Four Laois exhibitors have been added to Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park from May 30 to June 3.
The festival contains displays of...
Your full guide to 2024 All-Ireland Drama Finals as Laois venue announced as host
A Laois venue has been confirmed as the host theatre for the 2024 All-Ireland Drama Finals, taking place from Thursday, April 18 to Saturday,...
Live Well Expo returns Portlaoise ‘We only have one shot at living so let’s...
Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois, have confirmed the return of the Live Well Expo will return to Portlaoise College on April 4, 2024...
In Pictures: Laois PPN’s native-Irish-tree give-away celebrates National Tree Week 2024
Community Groups from Laois were delighted to benefit from a “Free Native Irish Tree Give Away”, as part of National Tree Week 2024.
This Climate...
Portlaoise Tradfest is back with a huge line-up announced for the 2024 festival
Portlaoise Tradfest is back from May 3 to 5
Following on from last year’s inaugural event, there are many new additions to Portlaoise Tradfest 2024.
In...
In Pictures: All smiles as Stradbally Parish Gaels gather to celebrate 2023 Minor football...
There were great celebrations on Friday night as players, parents and supporters of Stradbally Parish Gaels gathered.
The Gaels, made up of Stradbally, Timahoe and...
In Pictures: All smiles as Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe celebrate Junior ‘A’ hurling success
Members of Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe hurling club came together on Saturday evening to celebrate championship glory from 2023.
The Midlands Park Hotel was the venue as they...
In Pictures: All smiles as Ballylinan celebrate 2023 IFC success with dinner dance
It was all smiles in the Talbot Hotel in Graiguecullen on Saturday night as Ballylinan GAA gathered to celebrate their achievement from 2023.
The team...
In Pictures: 30 years celebrated as The Harps Camogie club gather for Dinner Dance
There was serious style on display as members of The Harps Camogie club gathered for a dinner dance.
The Castle Arms in Durrow was the...
In Pictures: Half a century marked as Castletown GAA gather for Dinner Dance
There was a huge crowd in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening as Castletown held a 50 year anniversary celebration.
The dinner dance was...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Camross GAA remember magical 2023
There were great celebrations in the Dooleys Hotel in Birr on Friday night as Camross GAA club came together.
2023 was a magical year for...
In Pictures: Stradbally GAA toast Senior B, Minor A success and remember 1997/98 winning...
There were great celebrations in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday night as members of Stradbally GAA came together.
Around 300 people were present as...
In Pictures: Serious style as Portarlington RFC gather to celebrate 50th anniversary
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Friday evening as Dinner Dance season continued at full pace.
On this occasion, it was...
Bríd Faoin Spéir: A free arts event to be held in Portarlington on St...
A series of five free public events throughout the country have been developed to promote the arts and encourage more arts-based outdoor performances.
The first...
In Pictures: Serious style as sell out crowd turn up for 2024 Laois Hunt...
There was serious style on show as member of Laois Hunt gathered for their annual Ball on Saturday evening.
The Castle Arms in Durrow was...
In Pictures: Huge attendance as first Laois IFA Dinner Dance in more than a...
There was a massive crowd in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening as Laois IFA held a Dinner Dance.
This was the first Laois IFA...
In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA’s unique fundraiser is bringing ‘Jungle Challenge’ to Laois
The men and women of Ballyfin GAA club are hosting a fundraiser with a major twist, as they prepare to bring the jungle to...
Huge crowd rings in 2024 at annual Ballacolla New Year’s Day Walk and Tractor...
Despite the atrocious weather conditions, a huge crowd turned out to ring in 2024 at the annual Ballacolla New Years Day Walk and Tractor...
In Pictures: Serious effort for Abbeyleix fundraising Fancy Dress party
Talk about a serious effort!
Morrissey's of Abbeyleix hosted their annual Halloween Fancy Dress event on Sunday night - and those in attendance went above...
In Pictures: Vicarstown Park Run celebrates 9th birthday
Over 130 participants and volunteers gathered in glorious sunshine on the Barrow Blueway Saturday morning for the weekly 5k parkrun.
The run marked the 9th...
Arles National School hosting table quiz fundraiser this Friday night
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme to host open evening for new members
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, October 20, at...
Two Laois winners among 2023 Irish Food and Hospitality Awards
The winners of the 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced, with Laois taking two huge prizes.
Among the winners at...
Laois business shortlisted for Best Customer Service at Irish Pub Awards 2023
A Laois business has been recognised by the Irish Pub Awards, as the search continues to find the Irish Pub of the Year 2023.
O’Dea’s...
New Portlaoise Library to host first coffee morning this weekend
Laois Local Studies, now housed in a spacious and dedicated room in the new Portlaoise Library, has enjoyed a big increase in visitor numbers...
