In Pictures: Coolboy celebrate their debut single in Kavanagh’s Bar
Local band ‘Coolboy’ performed in Kavanagh’s Bar on Sunday night to celebrate the release of their debut single.
The track titled ‘High Tide’ released on...
Spot at Electric Picnic up for grabs as Electric Youth host grand final at...
Electric Youth is holding their grand finals at the Dunamaise Arts Centre Theatre on Friday, August 9 at 6.30 pm.
The winners will be showcased...
Laois band The Finns get American tour underway
Laois band The Finns - comprised of Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciaran - have brought their original folk music to America this month where they are...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Electric Picnic place up for grabs
LaoisToday will be making its Electric Picnic debut this year when our popular QuizCast takes its place in the Ah, Here tent in Mindfield...
Portarlington woman claims prestigious Best Dressed award at Galway Races – and €10,000 cash...
Portarlington woman Davinia Knight was crowned the winner of the 'Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races on Thursday.
Thursday always marks Ladies Day at...
Electric Picnic: Line-up for Fish Town, the home of the Jerry Fish Electric Sidshow,...
Fish Town, which will be home to the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, has announced their lineup for Electric Picnic 2024.
The late-night mischief-filled arena returns...
Electric Picnic confirms return to regular slot in 2025 as applications for Loyalty Scheme...
The 2024 Electric Picnic is three weeks away but already, organisers have confirmed some details for the 2025 edition.
This year's music and arts festival...
Local brewery Ballykilcavan prevented from selling beer at Electric Picnic once again
Local micro brewery Ballykilcavan Breweries will be unable to sell their products at Electric Picnic once again this year.
This is because multinational company Heineken...
LaoisToday QuizCast set to feature at Electric Picnic – and we’re looking for one...
Having covered Electric Picnic every year since LaoisToday's inception in 2017, this year we are proud to performing at the iconic festival.
The very popular...
Woodenbridge Paddlers announce latest challenge for Autism, travelling from Boston to New York
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have announced their latest Paddle Challenge to support the new Centre For Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney.
The challenge will be...
In Pictures: People of Portarlington celebrate French Festival 2024
The very first French Festival was held in 1977 and 47 years later it is still bringing a smile to the people of Portarlington.
During...
Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to get underway – for the last time in its...
The highly anticipated Durrow Scarecrow Festival returns this Sunday - for what will be the last year of the event in its current guise.
The...
In Pictures: Weather holds up as crowds thoroughly enjoy Forest Fest 2024
The latest installment of the Forest Fest music and arts festival took place in Emo over the weekend.
Aside from a some rain on Saturday,...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club plans special fundraiser
On Sunday, August 4, Clonaslee High Nelly Club is hosting their annual summer fundraising event in aid of St. Manman's Church Roof Restoration Project.
This...
In Pictures: Newly-formed Laois Community Choir produce stunning debut performance
Portlaoise town centre was alive to the sound of over 150 singing voices on Thursday with the much-anticipated debut performance of the newly-formed Laois...
Laois GAA clubs raffling off tickets for All-Ireland football final, Electric Picnic and Coldplay
Three Laois GAA clubs are holding fundraising events at the moment, each with massive prizes on offer.
Firstly, Kilcavan GAA are raffling off two tickets...
Golf course, live music and plenty of madness – Electric Picnic Trailer Park lineup...
Trailer Park is Electric Picnic's world of graceful lunacy, established as the funny bone of Electric Picnic.
A mobile-tropolis of stunning visual creativity – and...
In Pictures: Weekend to remember at Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival
The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14.
The...
Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn set to return for Electric Picnic 2024 with lineup...
The return of Salty Dog and Stradbally Inn have been announced for Electric Picnic 2024.
Step aboard the battered deck and behold Salty’ Dogs top...
Croí – the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns to Electric Picnic
Raise your vibration to the beat of Croí at Electric Picnic as the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns.
Revel in performances by...
In Pictures: Paddy Critchley launches month-long art exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar...
Laois band The Outcast Crew unveil new album ‘Rovin’ Again’
The Outcast Crew, the raucous Laois trad-punk band, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Rovin’ Again," available now on Warner...
Ballyfin named Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and UK at Travel and Leisure...
Laois's five-star historic country house hotel, Ballyfin Demesne, has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and the UK at the 2024...
In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
In Pictures: Of.Hands Festival launches on Abbeyleix Bog – a vibrant celebration of art...
A new creative festival, 'Of.Hands', described as "a vibrant celebration of art and nature," was launched over the weekend on Abbeyleix Bog.
The festival got...
Running with Heart on the Heath – GR8HRUN raise over €5,000 for Cuisle Centre
The picturesque paths of the Heath have become a beacon of community spirit and fitness thanks to the enthusiastic members of GR8HRUN.
Setup by JJ...
Laois band ‘Cool Boy’ release their debut single
Local band Cool Boy have released their debut single ‘High Tide’ and will perform their new record at this year's Forrest Fest in Emo...
Eurovision winner among the 10 new acts announced for this year’s Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have announced 10 more acts across the weekend for its 2024 iteration taking place from August 16 to 18.
2012 and 2023 Eurovision...
Folly Festival 2024 not just about the music as foodie line-up is announced
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering...
Line-up revealed for ArtLot: Electric Picnic’s alternative visual arts and performance stage
Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring...
