Laois venue for prestigious open-air theatre tour
This sounds delightful. Laois has been included as one of a select number of venues for the performance of a prestigious outdoor theatre production...
In Pictures: Portlaoise active retirement group celebrates 15th birthday
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was a buzz with people as the Portlaoise Active Retirement Association celebrated it's 15th birthday on Wednesday, April 24.
Tonnes of...
Get ready to explore breathtaking walkways with the Laois Camino this weekend
Some of Ireland's most breathtaking beauty lies at the heart of county Laois, and now you can experience it with the fabulous Laois Camino...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS all set for massive musical production
While most students in the country have been enjoying their Easter break, a large cohort from a Laois secondary school have been busy fine...
Fifth annual Barrowhouse 5k set to draw big crowds
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore NS will take place on Thursday May 2 at 7.30pm.
Now in its fifth successive year the...
Portlaoise College holding 80’s night in aid of Parent’s Council
This is set to be great craic.
The Parents Council in Portlaoise College are hosting an 80s night in Humes in Portlaoise on Saturday April...
In Pictures: ‘The Voice’ goes down a treat for Portlaoise Panthers
Portlaoise Panthers fundraising event The Voice drew a large attendance to The Midlands Park Hotel on Sunday night.
The event featured 15 local contestants supported...
Laois pastry chef is organising yummy fundraiser for Irish charity in the Philippines
Guaranteed tasty treats and helping a charity all in one - what's not to like?
Laois woman Ciara O'Keeffe has made a name for herself...
In Pictures: A glamour affair as crowds turn up in numbers to Laois Rose...
It was all glitz, glamour, banners, banter and bunting as the crowds turned up the style stakes at the Laois Rose of Tralee selection...
Excitement is in the air as new Laois rose set to be crowned this...
Excitement is mounting all across the county for the twenty young women vying to become Laois's next Rose of Tralee.
Castle Durrow will be provide...
Vibrant night of entertainment promised at Cultural Fusion night this weekend
A magnificent night’s entertainment is guaranteed when performers from Laois’s vibrant migrant community take to the stage at the Killeshin Hotelon Saturday 20 April...
CONFIRMED: Laois priest set for Late Late Show appearance
A Laois priest is getting ready for his appearance this Firday night on Ireland’s longest running programme, the Late Late Show.
Fr Sean Hyland was...
In Pictures: All smiles at the Ballacolla NS Grandparents Day
The annual St Pius X Ballacolla NS Grandparents Day went down a treat in the Laois school last week.
Grandmothers and grandfathers were given the...
In Pictures: Serious style as O’Moore’s celebrate camogie championship success
Serious style on show here.
O'Moore's Camogie club won just their second ever Laois camogie championship last year and they celebrated in style on Friday...
In Pictures: Laois Association Dublin celebrates 70 years in style
On Sunday April 7 The Laois Association Dublin marked its 70th Anniversary with a special lunch in The Gresham Hotel Dublin.
The Association was established...
Local Macra na Feirme gearing up for third annual tractor run
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme are getting their gears set to host their third annual tractor run on Easter Monday, April 22.
This year's Tractor Run...
In Pictures: A ‘Pantastic’ display at the Portarlington Presentation school musical
It was lights, camera, action in Portarlington last night as the Presentation primary school gave a spellbinding display for their 'Pantastic' production.
'Pantastic' was performed...
In Pictures: Serious style at The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show
The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show Extravaganza returned on Tuesday night and it was a roaring success.
The event was held in the clubhouse and...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
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It’s that time of the week again when we look to see what’s going on for the weekend.
We are...
In Pictures: 10th annual Trilogy Triathlon event a huge success
The 10th annual Tri Laois organised by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club was a roaring success once again.
The Tri Laois took place on Saturday...
The Heath Golf club hosting fashion extravaganza
It's back and bigger than ever.
The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show Extravaganza returns on Tuesday 9 April at 7.30pm.
The event will be held...
Excitement is building as the Trilogy Triathlon Club Laois gears up for annual event
The 10th annual Tri Laois organised by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club is set to take place this weekend and there won't be a...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s that time of the week again when we look to see what’s going on for the weekend.
The Laois...
Trilogy Triathlon Club Laois gearing up for annual event
The 10th annual Tri Laois organised by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club is set to take place this weekend.
The Tri Laois will take place...
Laois footballers called to take part in next season of popular TV show Underdogs
It was one of the most popular GAA programmes ever made – and after its successful return last year, Underdogs is back again.
The Underdogs...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois host Jazz Concert
Another brilliant event from Generation Music Laois.
Music Generation Laois hosted a performance by The Paul McIntyre Trio in Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise...
Twin Trees festival launched on 150th anniversary of Heywood Gardens creator
The 150th anniversary of the creator of the Heywood Gardens today will launch the inaugural Twin Trees festival.
Sir Edwin Lutyens was an English architect known...
In Pictures: Laois students stun at the Enterprise Awards
The Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise today with a dazzling array of young...
Laois man bracing himself for ‘ferocious slagging’ on First Dates Ireland tonight
The big day has arrived for Mountrath native Michael Boyhan.
The Laois man will appear on First Dates Ireland tonight in the final episode of...
The curtain falls on annual Mountmellick Drama Festival and details are announced for 2020...
It’s all over for another year, the final curtain has fallen and the dust has settled on a very successful Mountmellick Drama Festival 2019.
Eight...
