Rathdowney Panto gearing up for 34th annual show
It's panto time in Rathdowney and they are gearing up for their 34th performance.
The Rathdowney Pantomime group are putting on the 34th annual show...
High quality in store as Mountmellick Drama Festival gets underway
The ever-excellent Mountmellick Drama Festival kicks off this Friday, March 6, with a week-long schedule of productions from groups all over the country.
In the...
In Pictures: Launch night for new Portlaoise Nightclub a big success
Mustangs Nightclub is the new addition to O'Loughlin's Hotel on Main Street Portlaoise.
It replaces Club 23 which closed down a number of years ago.
Mustangs...
In Pictures: Great turnout for first ever St Conleth’s Ladies 5k run
St Conleth’s LGFC held a 5k road race last Sunday March 1 at 11am.
This was the first of what they hope will be a...
Clonaslee parade announce very special guest to be Grand Marshall
Clonaslee parade have announced a very special guest for their St Patrick's Day parade.
Jamie Lee Collins from Raised by the Village will be the...
Lots of opportunities for creative communities and schools in Laois this year
The Creative Ireland programme in Laois for 2020 is brimming with ideas on how to engage with communities.
The aim is to continue to invite...
St Conleth’s Ladies set to host their first ever 5k run/walk
St Conleth's LGFC are running a 5k road race on Sunday March 1 at 11am.
This is the first of what they hope will be...
Star studded judging panel announced for Laois school’s Lip Sync fundraiser
St Colmans NS in Stradbally are hosting a Lip Sync battle as part of a series of fundraisers organised to develop the school’s pitch...
‘Songs For Charity’ concert set to be held in aid of the Cuisle Centre
DB Promotions presents 'Songs For Charity' concert in aid of of the Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise.
The Charity concert will take place on Friday, March 13...
Anticipation builds ahead of annual charity ball in Killenard
One of the highlights of the local social calendar is set to return to The Heritage in Killenard this Friday night, February 28, for...
In Pictures: Three Tenors impress in front of huge Laois crowd
The hugely popular Three Tenors performed a concert in St Fintan’s Church in Mountrath on Friday, February 21 in front of an audience of...
Laois man spins the wheel and wins €53,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak
Mountmellick native Brendan Lynch has won a whopping €53,000 on Winning Streak as he got to spin the wheel!
Brendan is a part time volunteer...
In Pictures: Laois Foróige Members attend annual conference
On Saturday February 8, Foróige Club members from Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny gathered at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow for a busy day of fun,...
Graiguecullen GAA set for hugely popular 5k/10k annual race day
Graiguecullen are hosting their annual 5k/10k challenge race day this Sunday February 23.
Now in its 5th year the race day is a huge community...
In Pictures: Retirement of popular member celebrated as Killenard Bridge Club hold 29th Annual...
Killenard Bridge Club hosted their 29th annual dinner in The Heritage Killenard.
A big crowd were in attendance as the group met up to celebrate...
Electric Picnic organiser confirms big changes to 2020 festival following meeting with Laois Councillors
Big changes are on the way to how the Electric Picnic is run - that is the view of a number of Laois County...
In Pictures: All glitz and glam at the O’Dempsey’s GAA Dinner Dance
O'Dempsey's celebrated their success as they held their dinner dance last Saturday in The Heritage Hotel, Killenard.
O'Dempsey's won Junior 'A' football final in 2019...
In Pictures: Serious craic and style at the Rosenallis GAA Dinner Dance
Dinner Dance season is in full swing and there was plenty to celebrate at the Rosenallis one at the weekend.
The Bridge House in Tullamore...
The glorious Glimmermen all set for gig in Bergin’s in Portlaoise this weekend
This Valentine's weekend you can celebrate the love or contemplate the heartache with Glimmermen.
The band play live at Bergin's, Portlaoise this Sunday, February 16...
Electric Picnic announce first act for sold out 2020 festival
Well this is exciting news!
Rage Against The Machine have been announced as the first act for Electric Picnic 2020.
The rock band, who got back...
All glitz and glam at the Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe GAA Dinner Dance
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe celebrated their 2019 success last Saturday night in the Midland's Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The hurlers of Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe won the Laois JHC ‘A’ title in...
Electric Picnic launches the 2020 ‘Art Caravan’ competiton
Electric Picnic are now on the hunt for creative teams to invent, design, build and host their own caravan or mobile structure at this...
Band with strong Laois presence riding high in the iTunes charts
Drops of Greens - a band with strong Laois connections - are featuring highly in the iTunes charts in the last week with their...
In Pictures: A fantastic night at the Clonaslee OsKaRs
The Tullamore Court Hotel was packed to the rafters on Friday night as Clonaslee GAA held their OsKaRs night which proved to be an...
In Pictures: Colt GAA celebrate success at awards night
Colt GAA held their awards night on Saturday in Kavanagh's Pub Portlaoise.
The club celebrated their Division 5 hurling success.
Colt defeated Clonaslee back in July...
In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA Run a huge success
Ballyfin GAA hosted their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday.
The route encompassed the beautiful grounds, buildings, woodlands,...
Mountmellick Macra announce details for 22nd annual Pantomime
Mountmellick Macra, have announced that they are doing their 22nd pantomime,' Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs'.
In previous years, Mountmellick have done Pantomimes such...
In Pictures: St Brigid’s Camogie celebrate Minor and Intermediate glory
St Brigid's GAA held their awards night in the Brewery in Rathdowney last Friday night (January 24).
The Intermediate camogie team received their Leinster League...
Documentary on Bord na Móna’s decision to cease peat production to air
Will the Midland's become Ireland's Rust Belt? New TG4 documentary 'Gan Fód' seeks to find out.
'Gan Fód' is a one-hour documentary for TG4 that...
Clonaslee on the edge of their seats ahead of OsKaRs night
Excitement is mounting as Clonaslee prepares for the OsKaRs this Friday January 31 at 8pm in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
This is the culmination of...
