Laois man’s campervan blog ‘Vanhalla’ to feature on The Open Door
Vanhalla - Camper Heaven, the popular campervan blog is to feature on a Midlands 103 radio programme this evening.
The Vanhalla Blog, published by John...
Fascinating life and work of Helen Roe to be celebrate at Old Fort wall...
The fascinating life and work of Helen Roe is celebrated in an outdoor immersive audiovisual projection by artist, Caroline Conway for Culture Night on...
WATCH: ‘Children of the Free State’ – Laois artist and photographer Annie Holland on...
"May you live in interesting times" is an old proverb that rings true at this particular time.
But there is something comforting about speaking to...
Online parish concert set to conclude after 24 weeks
A hugely popular weekly online parish concert will show its final performance today.
Back in March, Fr Martin Delaney launched an online concert live every...
‘The truth must dazzle gradually’ – award-winning Laois author publishes second novel
Laois author Helen Cullen has just published her second novel The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually.
The Portlaoise woman previously penned the much-acclaimed award-winning Lost Letters of William...
Laois woman to take over RTE Radio 1 morning show
Laois woman Claire Byrne has been appointed as the new presenter of the RTE Radio One 'Today' programme.
The Mountrath is to succeed Sean O'Rourke...
New writers-in-residence for Dunamaise Arts Centre as Portlaoise writers appointed
Laois County Council Arts Office in association with Creative Ireland Laois and Dunamaise Arts Centre have announced the appointment of two writers for new...
Applications open for children to take part in Late Late Toy Show
Applications are now open for children to be toy testers or performers at this year's Late Late Toy Show.
Applications are now open to children from...
Talented Laois teenager releases first ever album
A talented Laois teenager has released his first ever album.
Stradbally's Ross Molloy, 'Rossi M', has released Love Me When I'm Old.
The six track album...
In Pictures: Stradbally goes back to basics to mark Annual Steam Rally
Around now, the town of Stradbally would normally be a hive of activity.
The annual Steam Rally should just have come to an end and...
TG4 launch search for Ireland’s most talented family
Can your family sing like the Corrs or dance like the Cunninghams?
TG4 is looking for Ireland’s most talented family - and we'd only love...
Laois hotel named second best in Ireland and UK by prestigious magazine
A Laois hotel has been named the second best in Ireland and the UK by a prestigious travel magazine.
Ballyfin Demesne, located on the grounds...
Second place for Laois makeup star on BBC’s ‘Glow Up’
Abbeyleix native James MacInerney finished as the runner up on the the second series BBC’s Glow Up.
The show sees ten aspiring make-up artists compete...
Music industry facing a much different future, says well-known Laois singer
Laois musician James O'Connor, who has played at Electric Picnic, teaches music in Music Generation Laois and has recently launched his new album, says...
Laois singer releases uplifting new charity single written in lockdown
A Laois singer has released his uplifting new single The Lockdown (Stay With Me) on all digital platforms.
A regular performer at Ireland’s largest festival...
Online art workshops proving to be a huge success
A series of online art workshops currently in progress titled “Artistic Strategies and Techniques for Oil Painting“ have proved a big success for Laois...
Laois people encouraged to get in the saddle for sick kids with ‘Tour De...
Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin, which are both part of the Children’s Health Foundation family, are inviting everyone in Laois and across the...
This day two years ago: Leinster football final and Old Fort Festival
Will we ever see scenes like these again? We certainly hope so!
This day two years ago - June 24 2018 - Laois people were...
WATCH: Kildare photographer captures stunning drone footage of Rock of Dunamase
This is class.
A Kildare photographer has captured some stunning drone footage of the Rock of Dunamase in 4K.
Luke Shaw from Newbridge is the man...
Elise Abbie: From Laois to Sweden – a debut single and a worthy cause
Elise Abbie - that name may not sound all that familiar to you now but for more than one good reason that might change...
In Pictures: Summer Solstice at the Rock of Dunamase
What a way to start the day!
The Rock of Dunamase has long been one of Laois's most idyllic spots and this morning to mark...
Laois hotel set to host ‘Midlands Drive-In Movies’
Who doesn’t love a good movie?
If you have missed that big screen experience over the past few months then there is some fantastic news...
Moment in Time: Electric Picnic celebrating its 10th Birthday in 2013
2013 saw the Electric Picnic celebrate ten magical years of music and memories at Stradbally Hall.
It was an occasion not be missed, as all...
Laois families called to take part in second series of popular RTE show
Laois families are being called upon to put themselves forward to take part in the second series of a popular RTE TV show.
Presented by...
Popular Laois tourist attraction to feature in RTE series tonight
The very popular Emo Court will feature in an RTE programme tonight.
'Great Irish Interiors' will air at 8pm on RTE One and it will...
Popular Laois pantomime brings down the curtain for 2020
A popular Laois pantomime has been forced to cancel their shows for this year due to the Coronavirus.
The 34th annual production of the Rathdowney...
WATCH: Laois man features on BBC dating show
Episode one of Na Gael Marys took place on BBC Two last night and a Laois man was the subject of the show.
Courtwood native...
Ed Sheeran very nearly called his iconic song ‘Portlaoise Girl’
Ed Sheeran so nearly catapulted Portlaoise on to the international stage - as he told Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show in 2017...
Late Late Show line-up revealed for final episode of the series
The final Late Late Show of the 2019-2020 season will take place tomorrow night.
And the line-up for the show has just been announced.
Earlier in...
Marty and Bernard coming to Laois for final episode of hit RTE show
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea and RTE commentator Marty Morrissey's latest series of their hit TV show will come to an end in Laois tonight.
The...
