Huge crowd rings in 2024 at annual Ballacolla New Year’s Day Walk and Tractor...
Despite the atrocious weather conditions, a huge crowd turned out to ring in 2024 at the annual Ballacolla New Years Day Walk and Tractor...
Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland – Laois farmer stars in new one-hour...
The premiere took place recently of ‘Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland’ in UCD’s state of the art cinema, with a cocktail reception before...
Forest Fest3 – boutique festival in Emo confirmed for summer 2024 return
After a successful second outing, rave reviews and a demand from fans and performers, Forest Fest is set to make a welcome return to...
Portarlington film maker’s heartrending take on Christmas makes for compelling viewing
When acclaimed Portarlington documentary film maker Ken Wardrop was 12 years of age, his maternal grandmother who often stayed with the family, died on...
Wooly awards, kick-passing with Paudie Clifford and rule changes for Gaelic football as Smaller...
Colm Parkinson's hugely popular GAA Podcast The Smaller Fish is set to make its first TV appearance this Friday on Virgin Media.
It is a significant breakthrough...
Virgin Media cameras set for Laois this week as popular business to feature on...
Excitement is building in Portarlington with the news that Deric Hartigan of Ireland AM will be broadcasting live from the SOLAS Eco Graden Centre...
‘Made in Dagenham’: Love of music continues to bring Ballyfin man back to the...
One of the standout talents of Portlaoise Musical Society is Ballyfin native Eoghan Fingleton whose love of music has endured since his childhood.
Eoghan (36),...
‘Made in Dagenham’ revved up and ready to go for Portlaoise Musical Society
Costing approximately €50,000 and involving around 100 people, Portlaoise Musical Society’s 2023 show ‘Made in Dagenham’ is revved up and ready to take to...
Laois family set to appear for a second time on Sunday’s episode of Ireland’s...
It is one of the most popular shows on RTE - and a Laois family is set to appear on it for a second...
The Nobody Zone – New RTÉ docuseries on Laois serial killer, Kieran Patrick Kelly
"In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care."
In 1983 Kieran...
Portlaoise Musical Society move into sixth gear ahead of ‘spectacular’ 2023 show Made in...
Portlaoise Musical Society are delighted and excited to move into sixth gear as they look forward to the opening of their spectacular 2023 show Made...
Laois punk band, The Outcast Crew, release new live gig video
Laois based trad-punk band, The Outcast Crew have just released a playlist from a recent live gig performed at Kavanaghs Bar and Venue, Portlaoise.
The...
In Pictures: Serious effort for Abbeyleix fundraising Fancy Dress party
Talk about a serious effort!
Morrissey's of Abbeyleix hosted their annual Halloween Fancy Dress event on Sunday night - and those in attendance went above...
In Pictures: Vicarstown Park Run celebrates 9th birthday
Over 130 participants and volunteers gathered in glorious sunshine on the Barrow Blueway Saturday morning for the weekly 5k parkrun.
The run marked the 9th...
Aingeala Flannery announced as writer in residence for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music...
The Leaves Festival 2023 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois this November.
The festival is excited to welcome Aingeala Flannery...
Arles National School hosting table quiz fundraiser this Friday night
Arles National School will be hosting a table quiz this Friday night, October 13, at 8pm.
The event will be held in Behans of Tollerton.
All...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme to host open evening for new members
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, October 20, at...
Two Laois winners among 2023 Irish Food and Hospitality Awards
The winners of the 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced, with Laois taking two huge prizes.
Among the winners at...
Laois represented as Junk Kouture short film premieres at opening ceremony of One Young World...
Junk Kouture took centre stage at the One Young World 2023 Belfast Summit, with the premiere of an inspiring short film at the Summit's...
Laois business shortlisted for Best Customer Service at Irish Pub Awards 2023
A Laois business has been recognised by the Irish Pub Awards, as the search continues to find the Irish Pub of the Year 2023.
O’Dea’s...
Laois producers scoop 12 medals at prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
Food and drink producers, representing Laois Taste, have won a total of 12 medals at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
These awards...
Marty’s Big Picture Show – RTE brings lost Laois photos back to life and...
RTE's brand new Sunday evening show, Marty's Big Picture, continued last weekend and the focus was all about Laois.
A photo unseen for 60 years,...
New Portlaoise Library to host first coffee morning this weekend
Laois Local Studies, now housed in a spacious and dedicated room in the new Portlaoise Library, has enjoyed a big increase in visitor numbers...
Laois Connects 2023 presents new innovative parenting webinar
Laois Connects 2023 presents a new, innovative webinar, called 'Parenting the tech-savvy child' presented by Richard Hogan PHD.
The webinar will be on Thursday, October 12...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
In Pictures: Laois classical musicians combine for night to remember in Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre warmly welcomed a trio of Laois classical musicians on Saturday night, September 16.
It was a night that celebrated the wonders...
Free events for Culture Night 2023 in Laois
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and...
Mountmellick folk artist all set for Culture Night concert performance
Mountmellick’s Emer Dunne describes herself as a folk artist with a nod to both the traditional and the contemporary.
And she will perform in the...
New date? No problem – Electric Picnic 2024 now fully SOLD OUT
Less than hour after tickets for the 2024 Electric Picnic went on general sale, all of the 75,000 available tickets have SOLD OUT.
So say...
In Pictures: 45 years on from the start, Lynam School of Irish Dancing perform...
45 years on from when it all began - last weekend was a very special occasion for all in Lynam School of Irish Dancing.
Gabrielle...
