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...
In Pictures: Laois concert raises huge sum for three worthy causes
This was a brilliant event for three great causes.
The People Power Charity Concert took place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Friday.
Kolbe Special School,...
Laois man Michael set to take First Dates by storm next week
We've waited what has felt like an eternity for this - but it is now less than six days away.
Mountrath man Michael Boyhan will...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic organisers reveal new festival details
The Electric Picnic organisers have officially announced the name and venue for their new festival.
'Kaleidoscope' is being marketed as a family friendly festival, aimed...
In Pictures: Record numbers take to the Streets of Portlaoise for annual run
On a windy St Patrick's day in Portlaoise, a record entry of almost 1,000 runners took to the Streets of Portlaoise for the first...
Ballyfin Players are set to perform a play with a difference
Ballyfin Players are getting ready to put on a performance with a difference for two nights in the Mountmellick Arts Centre on March 22...
In Pictures: Mountmellick’s St Patrick’s Day parade showcases what the town has to offer
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Mountmellick is known for its impressive parade every year on St Patrick’s Day, and this...
In Pictures: Rosenallis goes green for this St Patrick’s Day parade
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One of the last parades to take to the streets of Laois, the parish of...
In Pictures: Magical Mountrath St Patrick’s Day a delight as parade receives national attention
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All sorts of ghouls, dragons and fairies took to Main Street, Mountrath for their mythical...
In Pictures: Laois students celebrate intercultural day with 40 different nationalities taking part
There was a party atmosphere in Scoil Chríost Rí on Friday, March 15, as they held an intercultural day within the school grounds.
A variety of...
‘Tickets selling fast’ for huge Laois concert in aid of three worthy causes
Tickets are selling out fast for a concert which will take place next weekend in aid of three worthy causes.
So says organiser Fionn Marum...
In Pictures: Rory’s Stories visits Leaving Cert information evening with People First Credit Union
Rory O’Connor, the man behind the hugely popular Rory’s Stories, made a guest appearance at an information evening for Leaving Cert students and parents...
Camross Macra to reach out into former branch stronghold this weekend
In order to strengthen you must grow, and that is exactly what Camross Macra na Feirme are doing by holding a recruitment drive in...
Streets of Portlaoise set to wow the crowds this weekend
Portlaoise is set to become a hive of activity this St Patrick's weekend.
Family-fun activities will take over the town on Saturday and Sunday, while...
BREAKING: First Electric Picnic acts are announced
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - the first lineup for Electric Picnic 2019 has been announced.
The Strokes, Florence and the Machine,...
Your ultimate guide to all the St Patrick’s Day parades in Laois
It’s always a most enjoyable day and this year’s St Patrick’s day festivities around Laois will bring a bit of fun and joy to...
In Pictures: 33rd annual pantomime in Rathdowney a major hit
Rathdowney fell under a magical spell as witches, wolves, a royal family, a woodcutter, a Baron & a Duke, some baddies, Laurel & Hardy, hot...
In Pictures: Laois performers rock out at sixth annual music festival
Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music held their sixth annual music festival on Sunday, March 3 at Laois Music Centre in Portlaoise.
Over...
REVEALED: Electric Picnic organisers announce brand new festival as EP announcement date is confirmed
It's all systems go as Electric Picnic has revealed the time and date of its first line-up announcement for this year's festival.
Organisers have revealed...












































