WATCH: Laois girls centre of attention at recent Coldplay gig in Vienna as Croke...
Coldplay fans from all across the country descended upon Croke Park last night to sing along with one of the most popular bands of...
In Pictures: Many wonderful events held in Laois during National Heritage Week 2024
National Heritage Week 2024 took place at venues across Laois from August 17 to 25, attracting huge crowds to many diverse destinations.
National Heritage Week...
Details announced for Laois Pride Festival 2024
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced the final details of the third Laois Pride Festival.
They confirmed that Laois Pride 2024 will be...
From Glastonbury to the main stage of Electric Picnic – Meet the Laois woman...
The Mary Wallopers are on an amazing upward curve lately - and the most recent high point came last Saturday.
The seven piece band played...
Stradbally singer Alice Laffan still buzzing after Electric Picnic experience
Young Stradbally singer Alice Laffan says she is still buzzing after her Electric Picnic experience at the weekend that saw her as the opening...
All the details as Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally returns for...
Rosenallis is gearing up for its biggest Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally yet, set to take place on Sunday, August 25.
This year’s...
SOLD OUT! Electric Picnic 2025 fully sells out 10 hours after tickets go on...
Electric Picnic 2025, less than three days after the 2024 edition concluded, is fully SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the 2025 festival went on sale this...
Did you lose anything at Electric Picnic? Lost and Found opens in Stradbally
The Electric Picnic from 2024 is fading into the distance as tickets for the next edition go on sale from 9am today.
As organisers begin...
Gardai launch appeal for information following alleged assault at Electric Picnic
Gardai are investigating following an alleged assault on the Saturday night of Electric Picnic.
The incident happened at the Heineken Tent near the main stage...
In Pictures: Massive crowd in attendance as LaoisToday brings popular QuizCast to Electric Picnic
The Friday of the 2024 Electric Picnic was a very special occasion for everyone in LaoisToday as it was our performing debut.
The LaoisToday team...
LISTEN: How Brian Hogan defends his LaoisToday QuizCast title at Electric Picnic
The LaoisToday QuizCast made its Electric Picnic debut at the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield on Friday.
It pitted three of the four contestants who...
In Pictures: The Wolfe Tones and Kylie Minogue bring epic Sunday of Electric Picnic...
Electric Picnic wrapped up for another year after a wonderful weekend of music and arts in the forests and fields of Stradbally on Sunday.
Marking...
WATCH: Flying tents, traffic delays and driving rain – Electric Picnic revellers begin to...
After another brilliant weekend in Stradbally, the majority of the 75,000 in attendance are making their way home.
And as is typically the case these...
In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
And just like that - another installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival has come to a close.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally...
Winner crowned as LaoisToday QuizCast makes first Electric Picnic appearance
The winner of the first ever LaoisToday QuizCast live from Electric Picnic has been crowned.
LaoisToday made our debut in the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield...
Electric Picnic issue warning over ‘high strength MDMA causing medical emergenies’
Electric Picnic have issued a warning to festival goers over a high strength drug that is in circulation at the event.
In a message posted...
Favourites, advice, frustrations and routine – the LaoisToday team look forward to Electric Picnic
What's your favourite thing about Electric Picnic?
Steven Miller
I'm not a massive music head and the joke in the LaoisToday office is that of the...
Electric Picnic: A selection of local performers set to feature at this year’s festival
From world-renowned actors to Main Stage performers, from dancing to quizzes and from male choirs to food producers, there will be a number of...
Laois community enjoys heated outdoor swimming pool powered by solar panels
Solar panels are allowing communities in Laois and neighbouring counties to enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool this summer, thanks to funding by EirGrid,...
In Pictures: Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival 2024 to be held in Ballinakill...
The Twin Trees Art and Culture Festival returns this August, offering an enriching blend of artistic exploration, natural beauty, and wellness activities in the...
Definitive Electric Picnic weather forecast from Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather
Ditch the wellies and ponchos and break out the sunglasses and shorts - the definitive Electric Picnic weekend weather forecast is here.
While it is...
Forge: The Laois/Carlow four-piece Indie rock band who are all set for Electric Picnic
The last few months have been hectic for four-piece Indie rock band Forge and they are now set to play Electric Picnic.
It began by...
Electric Picnic announce date for ticket sales for 2025 festival
Tickets for the 2025 Electric Picnic will go on sale next week, organisers have confirmed.
Before this year's event has even taken place, plans are...
Full list of events announced for National Heritage Week kicking off in Laois this...
National Heritage Week 2024 will be taking place across Laois from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday August 25.
Among the many free events taking place...
In Pictures: First look inside the Electric Picnic site ahead of 2024 festival
Electric Picnic 2024 is less than three days away and members of the media were treated to a first look at the site today.
75,000...
Laois band The Outcast Crew set to feature on Sunday night of Electric Picnic...
The Outcast Crew have been announced for Electric Picnic 2024, with the Laois band confirmed for Sunday Night.
The trad-punk band will take to the...
Amanda Kelly presents ‘Power of Words’ events in Abbeyleix, based on her successful writing...
A new creative venture ‘Power of Words Events’ has just been launched by Laois woman, Amanda Kelly.
The new venture will offer residential writing retreats,...
Stage times revealed for all main areas at Electric Picnic 2024
Electric Picnic 2024 is just days away and the stage times have finally been announced.
Stradbally Estate will see global superstars such as Calvin Harris,...
Lineups announced for Electric Picnic 2024’s Theatre of Food and Little Picnic
Theatre of Food returns to Electric Picnic for the sixteenth time this year, with Michelin star chefs, fish and chips experts, and toasted sandwich champions.
The...
The Saw Doctors, Chasing Abbey and more added to Electric Picnic 2024 as final...
With just one week to go until Electric Picnic 2024 opens its doors to music fans from across the country, the final lineup for...
