Laois band Cua release new album and launch tour
One of Laois's most popular folk bands has released a new album and also confirmed details of a new tour.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and...
Camross charity truck and tractor run set to take place this weekend
A charity truck and tractor run will be taking place in Camross on October 12.
This run in is aid of Down Syndrome Irelands "Laois...
WATCH: Laois musician all set to represent her county in prestigious competition
Spink Comhaltas has had a strong tradition of musicians and performers representing Laois in national competitions, and Clióna McDonald is continuing that in 2019...
In Pictures: A full house, a huge fundraiser and Senator David Norris contribute to...
The Tullamore Court Hotel was packed to the rafters on Saturday night as Mountrath GAA club, and the wider community in general, seemed to...
New TV crime drama starring Laois teenager set to begin tonight
This looks like it will be really, really good.
Back in August, Virgin Media, formerly TV3, announced their new schedule for the end of the...
Electric Picnic told get its house in order for 2020
The organisers of the Electric Picnic have been sent an unambiguous message to clean up their act and to address safety concerns before next...
The best place in Ireland to spot butterflies is…
The best place in Ireland to spot butterflies is… Laois!
And that’s official, not just hearsay.
For the second year in succession Laois has won the...
In Pictures: Serious style as Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington bring Debs season to an end
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington are always the last school in Laois to hold their debs and they stuck once again with their late September...
Popular Rathdowney pageant set to take place this weekend
Director Michael Creagh and his cast of 35 children will present their brand new show this Saturday September 28 in Donaghmore Museum Rooms at...
In Pictures: Culture Night a huge success in Laois once again
This was a brilliant night with a huge crowd in attendance across the county.
The 2019 edition of Culture Night took place last Friday all...
In Pictures: A great buzz about this Laois art exhibition
There was a great buzz of excitement, anticipation and energy at the official opening of a new exhibition in the Laois Arthouse Gallery in...
Hello Laois! 5 ways we can make much more of the Electric Picnic
The Irish Derby takes place each summer on the Curragh.
Over one mile and four furlongs it takes less than 3 minutes to complete. It’s...
In Pictures: Great scenes in Errill as students welcome Laois hurlers with Joe McDonagh...
The students at Errill NS pulled out all the stops on Friday morning to welcome the Joe McDonagh Cup which was brought to the...
Latest Laois exhibition is wild at heart but good natured
The Laois Arthouse Gallery in Stradbally, is the venue for an exhibition by Kildare based artist Cathy Whelan who specialises in ceramic artwork. The...
In Pictures: Taste of Shanahoe proves a big hit as small community show what...
The vibrant community of Shanahoe put on quite the show last Sunday as their delayed 'Taste of Shanahoe' event proved to be well worth...
Weekend Read: The Electric Picnic is great … but it needs to clean up...
So the Electric Picnic has sold out again in record time. Early-bird, loyalty, family camping, campervan tickets all gone, and once they’re gone they’re...
In Pictures: Laois Hurlers Golfing Society Captain’s Prize a success
Laois Hurlers Golfing Society hosted their Captains (Broghan Reilly) Prize, on Saturday last, in the beautiful surroundings of the Heath Golf Club.
The day was...
Two Laois club footballers to appear on TG4’s Underdogs programme
It was one of the most popular GAA programmes ever made – and now Underdogs is set to return to our TV screens tonight...
Make no mistake ‘The Lost Messiahs’ have arrived
It could finally be that Ollie Plunkett is about to become an overnight success … after 30 years.
The guy with that distinctive head of...
In Pictures: 28th annual Luggacurren 10k Road Race a huge success
This is always a great event and it certainly didn't disappoint once more.
The annual Luggacurran 10km Road Race took place over the weekend -...
Meet the Laois teenager all set to star in Virgin Media One’s new crime...
We love hearing about Laois people being on the telly but this sort of news is on a whole different level.
Back in August, Virgin...
Big names lined up for Spoken Word event in Portlaoise restaurant
'If the Walls had Ears' is a spoken word event curated by broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly and will take place in the walled garden...
People queuing for Electric Picnic tickets almost 24 hours before they go on sale
People have started queuing already for Electric Picnic tickets in Portlaoise, almost 24 hours before they are set to go on sale.
Eager concert goers...
Laois musician becomes newest member of popular Irish band
One of Ireland's most popular folk bands have a new member - and he is a Laois man.
Rathdowney's Paul O'Brien has become the fourth...
Laois’s only Ticketmaster outlet sets limit on Electric Picnic 2020 tickets
We've barely caught our breath after the 2019 Electric Picnic and we are already bracing ourselves to get tickets for next year's installment.
The 16th...
All of the best Tweets as we say goodbye to Electric Picnic for 2019
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Electric Picnic is over for another year - and all of us here at LaoisToday are very sad...
Details announced for lost item recovery from Electric Picnic
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Did you lose anything at Electric Picnic last weekend? Well, if so, all hope is not lost!
This year...
In Pictures: Laois homeless charity recovers 1,000 sleeping bags from Electric Picnic
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Yesterday, many people were left outraged by the state that some of the people who camped at Electric...
Gardai dealing with almost 500 reported incidents from Electric Picnic
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Gardai say that they have dealt with 497 reported incidents arising from this year's Electric Picnic as of...
Tickets for 2020 Electric Picnic go on sale this weekend!
We're not recovered from this year's Electric Picnic yet - but it's already time to start planning for 2020 with tickets for next year's...
