Out and About
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: History in Clonaslee as first parade is a roaring success
A return to normality was the buzzword in early spring as March witnessed the first St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee for two long...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Vicarstown community up and out early for Laois’s first parade...
A look back at some wonderful photos from Vicarstown's St Patrick's Day parade as March saw a return to normality.
The small rural community of...
2022 Remembered: Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
In March of this year, Castletown native, Fiona Stafford-Byrne brought two of her dogs to the world-famous Crufts dog show in London.
A Laois Bernese...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the...
A return to normality in March as schools and local groups from around Stradbally created a St Patrick’s Day parade to remember.
The Stradbally St...
The story of the Laois man playing a key role in the London Irish...
A Laois man is playing a key role in the planning of the new multi-million pound London Irish Centre which is scheduled to open...
Supervet set for acting appearance as Ballyfin Players perform in Mountmellick Arts Centre again
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick will be making a surprise guest appearance tonight in his sister Frances Harney's show 'The Case' put on by the Ballyfin...
In Pictures: Talented young Laois musician packs out the Dunamaise Arts Centre for debut...
Dunamaise Arts Centre was packed out on Friday evening when David Vesey performed his debut classical piano concert.
A virtuoso musician steeped in traditional...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Laois Pride parade in Portlaoise
The weather co-operated, the crowds turned out and there was a wonderful atmosphere in Portlaoise on Saturday afternoon for the first Laois Pride parade...
Incredible haul for Camross Comhaltas at Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann
After a two-year hiatus Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann returned to the streets, hostelries and various venues throughout the town of Mullingar last week.
Indeed...
Laois venues in the mix for prestigious Bar of the Year awards
Four Laois businesses are in the running for honours at the prestigious 2022 Bar of the Year awards.
Now in their 17th year, the awards celebrate all...
In Pictures: Forest Fest in Emo goes down a treat as new three-day event...
All weekend the small picturesque village of Emo rocked to the soundtrack of Forest Fest, the new three-day music festival that attracted music fans...
All systems go as Emo set to welcome thousands of music fans for first...
The small village of Emo, and in particular the community sports ground that hosts the local GAA and soccer clubs, has been utterly transformed...
In Pictures: Fun for all the family at Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort Festival continues all weekend in Portlaoise with entertainment for all ages in the town centre.
The town's main street was closed off...
In Pictures: A selection of wonderful images as the Whistlin’ Donkeys get the Old...
The Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise began with a bang on Thursday evening with a raucous gig put on by Tyrone band the Whistlin...
In Pictures: The craic is mighty as Laois Le Cheile 2022 a resounding success
There was great craic at the weekend as the Laois Le Cheile - Laois Together 2022 - took place.
The event took place on the...
In Pictures: Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 takes Portlaoise by storm
Dunamaise Arts Centre presented the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place was transformed...
With good weather forecast, the Laois Point to Point in Stradbally this Sunday promises...
How about a trip to the races in Stradbally next Sunday?
Laois Foxhounds hold their second spring Point-to-Point this Sunday, May 15, on the grounds...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois return to The Malt House for two days of...
Music Generation Laois made a triumphant return to The Malt House in Stradbally over the weekend.
They did this with a series of performances as...
In Pictures: Glorious Castle Durrow hosts first Midlands Regional PPN since Covid-19
Laois PPN hosted the first in person Midlands Regional PPN Meeting since before Covid-19.
The MRPPN allows the PPNS of the Midlands to share information...
After two year Covid-19 enforced absence – TriLaois is set to return this weekend
Trilogy Triathlon Club have announced that their annual race - TriLaois - is back.
After a two year break, due to Covid, the much loved...
In Pictures: Glorious weather as special event in Abbeyleix draws the crowds
Celebrating the return of audiences to the arts, Dunamaise Arts Centre presented ‘A Sunday Afternooon’ in Abbeyleix as part of re:CENTRING Laois last weekend.
Abbeyleix...
In Pictures: All smiles as special event in Mountrath goes down a treat
Celebrating the return of audiences to the arts, Dunamaise Arts Centre presented ‘A Sunday Afternooon’ in Mountrath as part of re:CENTRING Laois last weekend.
Laois...
In Pictures: Successful ‘Know your Locality’ course finishes with field trip to Rock of...
The successful “Know your Locality” course has finished its second booked out run in Laois with a field trip to discover the hidden secrets...
Line-up and ticket details announced as huge interest grows in Forest Fest in Emo...
Tickets for the much-anticipated Forest Fest at Emo Village in Laois go on sale today, Friday, March 25, at 12 noon.
The inaugural festival which is...
In Pictures: Laois Arthouse celebrates 10 year anniversary with new exhibition
Laois County Council recently presented 'In Trust. In Gratitude. In Hope.' to celebrate 10 Years at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally.
An exhibition featuring the...
In Pictures: World renowned harpist and piano accordion player wow crowds in Laois
A free programme of music came to Mountmellick over the weekend and proved to be a big success with those who were in attendance.
World...
Fourth Wall Laois Theatre set to take to the stage as ‘The Field’ goes...
“If there was more co-operation the world would be an easier place," says the Bird O’Donnell as he covers up for a heinous crime...
In Pictures: Special event at Roundwood House where Laois authors new book receives great...
Beauty is in the eye of the bee holder it seems as the eye-catching and catchy title, The Last Beekeeper has proved a big...
In Pictures: Laois Arthouse celebrates 10th anniversary with new exhibition: In Trust. In Gratitude....
On Saturday December 4, Laois Arthouse began its 10th anniversary celebrations with a new exhibition In Trust. In Gratitude. In Hope.
The exhibition is inspired...
Laois Arthouse to celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new exhibition inspired by Laois...
Laois Arthouse is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a new exhibition inspired by a poem by critically-acclaimed poet Pat Boran.
In Trust. In...
