‘Another Love’ – Tom Odell dedicates hit song at Electric Picnic to young Laois...
Electric Picnic is a rollercoaster of a emotions at the best of times - and thousands who were gathered at the Main Stage on...
2024 Electric Picnic switch is temporary as festival director chats farming and Stradbally being...
The earlier Electric Picnic date for 2024 is a temporary one with it set to revert to its traditional slot in 2025, according to...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as the sun shines brightly on Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic never fails to deliver.
And as upwards of 70,000 people descended on the Little Town of Stradbally for the weekend, the sun shone...
If the walls had ears – The Pantry Portlaoise walled garden
It was a magical night in The Pantry’s walled garden in Portlaoise last week, with the 2nd outing of If the walls had ears.
Curated...
30th Annual Luggacurren 10K – a date for your diary
The 30th Annual Luggacurren 10K is back for 2023.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 10, at 1pm sharp.
There will be prizes in all...
Richard gets on his bike for Tour de Picnic for three very worthy causes
Every year once Electric Picnic comes around it’s been a case of ‘On your bike’ for Richard Dunne from Stradbally.
Since 2009 he has been...
HSE back at Electric Picnic 2023 to provide harm reduction services
Continuing its partnership with the Electric Picnic, HSE’s Safer Nightlife Programme is expanding its service to include Drugs.ie tents and outreach teams at three locations...
Former Laois footballer MJ Tierney launches debut single ‘Salt on the Rim’
Introducing MJ Tierney - but not as you have ever seen him before.
The 36-year-old, who won All-Ireland and Leinster medals with Laois, is now...
An ‘original’ talent for Electric Picnic as Laois girl set to perform three times...
When she last played at Electric Picnic in 2019, 22-year-old Alice Laffan from Stradbally just did cover versions. “It’s amazing to be back this...
Laois man’s new Guinness World Record 500 mile challenge set to feature on RTE...
One Mile Down: Siberian Scramble follows the dreams of two Irishmen who put together an international team to drive across the ice of Lake...
Laois Councillor hits out at early Electric Picnic date for 2024 and says he...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at Electric Picnic's announcement that they will hold the 2024 event in mid-August.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy...
In Pictures: All smiles as Stradbally locals get a first look around the 2023...
We are less than two days away from the start of Electric Picnic and excitement is building in Stradbally ahead of the event.
After a...
‘Nothing to do with Coldplay in Croke Park’ – Electric Picnic promoter explains festival...
Electric Picnic festival promoter Melvin Benn says that the decision to stage the 2024 event earlier next year has nothing to do with Coldplay...
The Lost Messiahs find themselves back at Electric Picnic and ready to entertain
Having played Electric Picnic in 2014 and last year, indie rock band, The Lost Messiahs, is thrilled to find themselves back at Stradbally Hall.
“We...
Stage times announced for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic 2023 is just days away and the stage times have finally been announced
Stradbally Estate will see global superstarts such as The Killers,...
Laois band Cua set to take six as they get ready to take on...
As it gears up for its Electric Picnic performance, Laois-based trio, Cua which comprises Shane Booth, John Davidson and Ros O’Meara, has started work...
In Pictures: HER Outdoors week a massive success for women and girls in Laois
HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing...
‘The Elements of Fiction’ – short story creative writing workshop with writer Eileen Casey
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s recent memoir workshop, the Laois Arts Office has invited Eileen back to conduct four...
Laois to host Green Ribbon walk to spread awareness about mental health difficulties
IFA President, Tim Cullinan is encouraging farm families to attend and support the upcoming Green Ribbon walk.
The walk is organised by IFA in partnership...
Puppy Love with farmers, craft and vintage markets weekend at SOLAS – An exciting...
SOLAS is set to come alive this weekend with a fantastic lineup of free events that promise a delightful experience for both kids and...
‘Standing In The Hall of Fame’ – The Script added to Electric Picnic line...
The Script have become the latest act to be added to the Electric Picnic line up ahead of next weeks festival.
The Irish rock band...
Huge turnout for Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain made a triumphant return this weekend.
The festival has been a staple in the...
Electric Picnic set to take place two weeks earlier in 2024
Electric Picnic is set to take place two weeks earlier than its normal date in 2024, according to a social media post published by...
Welcome to Freetown – Electric Picnic’s Late-Night Quarter
Excitement is at a fever-pitch as revellers will begin arriving in Stradbally for the 2023 Electric Picnic, which kicks off in just ten days.
Back...
Rose of Tralee – social media reacts to Laois Rose
Night one of the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival is in the record books, and what a night it was for our Laois...
Meet the Ottawa Rose who has strong Portarlington connections
While the Laois flag will be proudly flown by Sinead Dowd in Tralee next week, she isn't the only O'Moore interest in the competition.
Ottawa...
Laois interest on Monday and Tuesday night as Rose of Tralee TV line-up announced
The running order for the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival TV Selection has been unveiled.
The 32 International Roses will be appearing across Monday...
‘The experience has been unreal’ – Laois Rose Sinead Dowd ahead of Tralee TV...
While many teenagers hanker after life in the Big Apple, Laois Rose, Sinéad Dowd, found herself going in the opposite direction, leaving behind New...
Laois lads all set to tend to their Roses in Tralee next week
Two Laois lads are reveling in the chance to be escorts at this year’s Rose of Tralee international festival.
Colin Palmer (25) from Camross and...
Laois born creatives make documentary that receives Short Film Bursary award
The Creative Ireland Laois, Short Film Bursary award 2023 has been awarded to Laois born creatives, Aisling Conroy and Dr Yvonne Hennessy for Thresholds.
Thresholds...
