In Pictures: Rathdowney Duathlon a huge success once again
The third ever Rathdowney Duathlon proved to be bigger and better than ever before at the weekend.
The duathlon involved a 2.5 km run through...
Laois people sought for new RTE dating show with your mammy and daddy
Pulling With My Parents, RTE's new show, sounds absolutely gas and they are looking for Laois people to take part.
Do dating apps have you...
In Pictures: Stars of ‘Into the West’ turn out for screenings in Portarlington
Stars of one of Ireland's most loved 90s movies turned out in force for two special screenings in Portarlington at the weekend.
Ruadidhri Conroy, who...
U2 frontman makes surprise appearance in Laois cafe
Well that is certainly something else.
Hearts were sent fluttering in Durrow this afternoon as one of the world's most famous musicians dropped in for...
In Pictures: Laois Walks Festival gearing up for 18th year
The annual Laois Walks Festival will kick off on Monday the 1st of July with a walk around the picturesque Abbeyleix Killamuck Bog.
Now in...
In Pictures: All systems go for Laois’s Cruinniú na nÓg
Unleash your creative spirit with Cruinniú na nÓg, a day of FREE creativity for children and young people across Laois.
This Saturday June 15, Cruinniú...
Erkina River Festival gearing up for another successful year
Now in it's 21st year, the Erkina River Festival is back with more events than ever.
Taking place on Saturday, June 22, there is an...
Trenchtown announces over 50 acts set to bring the heat to Electric Picnic
Trenchtown, a well-established area of Electric Picnic, has announced 50 acts for Ireland's hottest music and arts festival, taking place in our very own...
One of Laois’s oldest festivals CANCELLED for 2019
One of Laois's oldest festivals will not take place this summer after organisers announced they were taking the decision to cancel it.
The Festival of...
Young Laois singer set to make debut music video in her home town this...
This girl could be the next big thing.
A young singer from Portlaoise has been signed by a management company and is set to make...
In Pictures: Timahoe rolls back the years with fun-filled Heritage festival
Last weekend saw Timahoe roll back the years with its inaugural Heritage Festival on June 1 and 2.
The Heritage Festival it is all about...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club host very successful family fun day
Arles-Killeen held a very successful family fun day in Rossena recently.
Family and friends gathered in Rossena on Saturday May 25 to celebrate the club...
In Pictures: Kids steal the show at the Barrowhouse and Killeen annual tractor run
The phenomenal Barrowhouse and Killeen annual tractor returned last weekend and with it saw tens of children line the street for their own Kiddie...
In Pictures: Laois Africa Day gets the backing of Laois County Council
Laois County Council, together with Laois Partnership Company and Laois African Support Group, has a jam-packed programme of events to mark Africa Day from...
In Pictures: Late Mick Murray remembered at 29th Ballyroan Vintage Rally
There was a large turnout in the Ballyroan GAA grounds last weekend for the popular annual Vintage Rally, now in its 29th year.
As ever...
WATCH: Laois Musical Comedian brilliantly portrays JK Rowling
Irish comedy collective, Club Valentine, have created a hilarious musical number about JK Rowling.
Created and performed by the Valentine Boys, made up of Laois...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s the weekend and as usual it's hustle and bustle around the county.
The Bealtaine Festival is in full...
Rathdowney-Errill GAA set to host annual Golf Classic
Rathdowney-Errill GAA are set to host their annual Golf Classic this weekend.
The picturesque surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Course will host the 2019 Golf Classic...
In Pictures: Scoil Chriost Ri Awards and Stradbally school honours All-Ireland winners
Our photographer Julie Anne Miller was in Scoil Chriost Ri recently for their annual awards evening.
Students were rewarded for their hard work throughout the...
Laois couple set to appear on RTE show Super Garden tonight
A young Laois couple are set to appear on our TV screens tonight in the latest episode of a popular RTE show.
Super Garden, which...
In Pictures: ‘The Big Hello!’ a huge success in Laois
The Big Hello! community weekend was certainly a success in Laois.
The weekend of the May Bank Holiday was one of fun, food, colour, sports,...
Clonaslee College set to wow crowds with their annual play
Get your diaries set as Clonaslee College are set to perform a "Midsummer Camp's Dream" by Terence Patrick Hughes on Wednesday May 15 to...
In Pictures: Laois’s first ever colour run a huge success
Well this certainly looked like mad craic!
Togher Woods was turned into a cacophony of colour on Sunday as Portlaoise Camogie hosted Laois's first ever...
Haughey/Gregory drama proves an entertaining trip back in time
The political drama of the early 1980s was well before my time but as someone who has always had an interest in both history...
In Pictures: Sun shines brightly on Rock Inn Vintage Rally
The Rock Inn outside Portlaoise was a hive of activity on Sunday afternoon as the 18th annual Vintage Rally once again proved a hugely...
Laois African day set to be bigger and better than ever
Laois African Day is back this June Bank Holiday weekend and promises to be a day filled with amazing food, music, drama and different...
In Pictures: Portlaoise students put on stunning show of ‘Joseph’ in Dunamaise
Students from Portlaoise CBS - with a bit of help from the girls in the neighbouring Scoil Chríost Rí and the Curtain Call Stage...
Failte Ireland Launch Tourism Development Programme for Laois
Fáilte Ireland has launched the first in a series of bespoke Tourism Development Programmes for Laois, which will help attractions and activity operators across...
Laois comedian leaves 2FM as Breakfast Republic slot axed from station
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea will no longer be on our airwaves in the mornings as RTE have announced that they are discontinuing Breakfast Republic...
In Pictures: Youth Work Laois display extensive art exhibition
Youth Work Ireland Laois have displayed an impressive art collection done by students in the county.
LaoisToday went along to the art exhibit to photograph...
