Future of Electric Picnic in ‘government’s hands’ as organisers ‘clarify statements made on their...
The future of the 2021 Electric Picnic is in the hands of the government - so say the organisers.
A statement was issued on Twitter...
‘People have had time to stop and create and from that point of view...
A well-known Laois musician reckons there will a lot of high quality music to emerge over the coming months as the effect of the...
€125,000 in funding allocated to Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise has received funding €125,000 from the Arts Council.
This was announced today as the Arts Council granted funding to...
‘2022 is pretty chocablock’ – Laois wedding band braced for busy times as bookings...
Weddings are set to make a massive comeback from 2022 onwards - so says the lead singer of a Laois Wedding Band.
Damien Carroll of...
Abbeyfolk looking forward to getting back on stage again – ‘I can’t wait to...
Well-known Laois band Abbeyfolk, who have played venues all over the country and internationally, say they can't wait to experience the thrill of performing...
Laois town plans huge virtual celebration for St Patrick’s Day
The town of Mountmellick has been renowned for its St Patrick's Day celebrations over the years - and this year, their Boglands Festival is...
Laois Paralympian set to feature on Friday’s Late Late Show
A Laois teenager is set to appear on this Friday's Late Late Show.
Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner, a recent guest on the Midweek Podcast, will...
Dunamaise on Air – a series of great plays available to listen to online
Everyone has had to change how they do things this past year and the arts world is no different.
Dunamaise Arts Centre recently launched it...
Better late than never – Laois singer looking forward to launching new album to...
So many walks of life have been adversely effected by the Coronavirus restrictions but for those in the live music sector it really has...
Laois man set to head up new nature Podcast
A new podcast has been launched by BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Laois and Offaly County Councils - with a Laois man at the...
Coping With Covid – Laois artist explores how people are managing the pandemic
In 2020 when the pandemic first began, Laois artist Annie Holland set out to create a new body of work titled 'Coping with Covid'.
The...
Laois singer set to appear on popular RTE TV show
A Laois singer is set to appear on a popular RTE One TV show this afternoon.
Mountmellick native Emer Dunne will star on the Today...
WATCH: Laois school teachers take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge
This is class!
Mountmellick Community School's staff, along with some of their family members, have become the latest group to take on the Jerusalema Dance...
Laois band on Hawaii, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Spain dreams plus social distance gigs
A Laois band who have performed in countries all over the world are dreaming of returning to these places once again.
David Fitzpatrick, Jody Cahill...
WATCH: Laois residential facility take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge
This is absolutely brilliant!
A Laois residential facility has taken on and successfully completed the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
Staff at St Brigid’s Hospital in Shaen got...
Creator of Laois GAA TV signs children’s book deal with Gill Books
Michael Egan, the creator of Laois GAA TV has signed a four book deal with Gill Books for a series of GAA themed children’s...
Laois band wish to see ‘Irish-only’ concerts when music festivals resume
Laois band Cua say that they would like to see all the big Irish festivals employ only Irish bands whenever live entertainment is allowed...
Laois students set for RTE TV appearance for All-Ireland Junk Kouture Final
Almost a year ago, two Laois designs qualified for the All-Ireland Junk Kouture Final.
‘Canine 99’ and ‘Peace Unfolds’ - both Scoil Chriost Ri entrants...
Laois hotel set to feature on hit UK TV show
A Laois hotel is set to feature on a UK TV show this evening.
Ballyfin House will be the focus of the latest episode of...
Is there anybody out there? Laois author seeking information on paranormal activity for new...
Are we alone? Is there life out there? These are questions that have plagued people for generations.
And now a Laois author is looking for...
With a bouzouki and a didgeridoo, the Laois duo of Drops of Green are...
Brothers Lee and Robbie Campion, who are two fifths of popular band Drops of Green, say they are armed up with new instruments and...
Watch: Laois man’s ‘Lulu’s Variety Show’ a big hit as he outlines hopes for...
A Laois man's online comedy sketch has proved to be a big hit in recent weeks.
'Lulu's Variety Show' is a series of short clips...
New RTE TV show looking for renovators and DIY builders
A new RTE show focusing on renovation and brand new homes is looking for interested people to come forward.
The people behind Build Your Own,...
Watch: Laois involvement in stunning production of hit song in Irish and Welsh
For many, this is the song that represents the first lockdown when we all took to our gardens and tried to replicate the dance...
Electric Picnic promoter ‘hugely optimistic’ festival will go ahead this year
The promoter of the Electric Picnic says he is 'hugely optimistic' that the festival will go ahead this year.
For the first time since it...
No show this year as Portlaoise Panto ‘family’ hope for normality by 2022
Normally at this time of the year, various local pantomime groups around the country would be in the thick of their schedule of shows...
Moment in Time: Photos from the Laois Hunt Ball in 2001
Our photographs from Alf Harvey’s archives this week feature the annual Laois Hunt Ball from 2001.
The event is one of most anticipated events on...
Laois brothers yearning for return to normal live gigs in 2021
The Finns from Rathdowney in Laois are yearning for the return of live music in 2021.
Hugh and Ciaran, who perform together, have seen their...
Watch: Laois TV presenter clashes with Dustin the Turkey over wearing ‘the same kacks...
2020 has thrown many things at us - but a feud between a national TV presenter from Laois and Dustin the Turkey was not...
Starnes girls star on TG4 – but miss out on final place
Ever since the first lockdown way back in March, Durrow sisters Allana and Abbey Starnes have been entertaining the masses with their singing on...
