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Slieve Bloom hike for charity
Hill walkers and Pieta House supporters are being invited to take part in a memorable day long hike in the Slieve Blooms next Saturday May 25, in aid of the suicide counselling service.
Have your say on Laois heritage
THOSE looking to have their say on the heritage Laois can do so by submitting ideas to Laois County Council and by attending a meeting next week.
Talented Sarah is the Voice of Laois
It may have been Eurovision Final night across Europe on Saturday night last, but in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow all eyes were on the 15 finalists vying for the title of Young Voice of Laois 2014.
Youth theatre success
The Dunamaise Arts Centre saw Stradbally Youth Theatre put in a remarkable performance on Saturday 4th May. The members of the youth theatre presented DNA, a dark comedy by Dennis Kelly, directed by Siobhán Coffey and Trevor Mulhare.
Mountmellick to host film
THE Europe Direct information centre in Mountmellick Library will host a special screening of Irland und seine Kinder (Children of Eire) on Saturday May 18 from 12pm to 12.45pm.
Plentyof choice at May festival
THERE are plenty of events happening across Laois over the next few weeks as part of the Bealtaine celebrations.
Pamela Flood to MC dancing comp
PAMELA Flood, former Miss Ireland and RTE Presenter will act as MC at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ night in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise on Friday May 17.
Community arts host exhibition in Laois
A NUMBER of local artists have recently set up the Facebook page Laois Arts Network with a view to providing a platform for artists around the county to show their work.
Council wants ideas on heritage
County Hall is urging the public to submit their ideas on what should be in the county’s Heritage Plan 2013 – 2018
Bealtine dancing every week
AS part of the bealtine festival, there will be dancing for older people with Alicia Christofi-Walshe in the Dunamaise where people can come for some dancing and a cuppa.
Druid visits town this week
For those who haven’t yet got their tickets for the two Druid productions coming to the Dunamaise this week, there is still a chance to get tickets for the shows.
Praise for Arts officer after draft plan presentation
LAOIS County Council’s arts officer Muireann Ní Chonnaill received high praise from councillors when she unveiled the draft arts plan at last week’s monthly meeting of the council.
Childrens’ exhibition in Mountmellick
The 5th class from St Joseph’s GNS, Mountmellick are having an exhibition in the gallery in Mountmellick library during the month of May.
Music in d’House project ready to go
PLANS are afoot in Abbeyleix for a project teaching traditional arts such as music, song and dance. The ‘Music in d’House’ project will kick off at Heritage House with an information evening and trad music session on Sunday May 12 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and ends with a finale performance later in the year.
Exhibition for town
SUBSTRATUM is a new body of work by Irish artist Vauney Strahan which is attracting interest and attention from galleries and art institutions around Ireland.
Drama in Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON Drama Society’s inaugural production The Aquinas Moth is an original work by local writer Sandra Hickey.
A theatrical treat in Portlaoise
THE Druid’s visit to Portlaoise is a rare opportunity to see two Druid plays in one week. Audience members can see them individually or see both together with a special combination ticket offer on Saturday 18 May.
Wild Things for Carlow
OLIVER Reed - Wild Thing will take place in the GB Shaw in Carlow on Saturday May 11 at 8pm.
Photo talk tonight in Portlaoise
PHOTOGRAPHER Gerry Andrews is coming to Dunamaise Arts Centre this evening, Tuesday May 7 and all interested are welcome to attend.
Musical society launch show
Portlaoise Musical Society will be officially launching their 2013 production - Grease - on Friday May 10th in Grellan Delaney’s (Outback).
Druid comes to the Dunamaise
DRUID will be arriving to the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise with not just one but two remarkable plays by Tom Murphy.
Speaking up fest at the Dunamaise
THE Speaking Up Laois Festival of Speech will take place on Saturday May 11 in the Dunamaise Arts Centre. The festival which is being held in aid of the Dunamaise Arts Centre is being organised by Orlagh McCrory and Frances Harney.
Riverbank theatre
THE Bealtaine Festival and the Riverbank Arts Centre will present ‘The Man In The Woman’s Shoes’ on Friday May 10 at 8pm.
Cóilín Rush in arthouse exhibition
RESIDENT artist with the Arthouse in Stradbally, Cóilín Rush has recently announced a new exhibition. It will include works and documented interactions that have constituted his residence at the Arthouse over the course of this last year.
Make good, make better and interesting Emo trees
AN enthusiastic audience attended the talk and presentation on the exhibition by Saidhbhín Gibson, “Make Good, Make Better”, and a presentation on the interesting trees of Emo Court by gardener John Duffy on Saturday April 13 at the Arthouse.
Artist to give talk in library
IN Mountmellick Library on Friday May 3 at 2:15pm there will be a special talk by Wexford based artist Mary Wallace, whose exhibition “Abundance” is currently on show in the library’s art gallery.
Never too late at County Council
THE Arts Office in Laois County Council will this month be hosting an exhibition of paintings by the Heath Art Group entitled ‘Never too Late’.
Nolan’s Gallery open to approach from artists
THE Nolan family recently opened their gallery in Killenard which is currently showing work from nine artists. On its opening night the gallery attracted a large crowd and the current work there will be on display for the next few weeks.
Town schools hit all the right notes
NEARLY 2,000 people packed out the Dunamaise Theatre last week and got great value for money in the process from the 89 local students who hit all the right notes during the annual Portlaoise secondary schools musical.
Council arts plan unveiled
LAOIS County Council arts officer Muireann Ní Chonnaill this week unveiled the draft Laois Arts Plan from 2013 to 2016. Even though there was no budget mentioned in the plan, Muireann and the work her staff in the arts office have done throughout the past few years was met with much praise by councillors.
Picnic pleasure as summer line up is announced
GOOD things come to those who wait. And the waiting is over as tickets for this year’s spectacular 10th birthday Electric Picnic are now on sale. This year’s festival will be taking place in Stradbally from Friday August 30 to Sunday September 1 and is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year after months of speculation on its fate.
Comedy fun in Kavanagh’s this weekend
KAVANAGH’S Bar in Portlaoise in association with Laois SPCA are presenting for the very first time, Comedy Aid, which is taking place on Friday May 3. Fans can kick off their May bank holiday week and come show their support for this great local cause while laughing their socks off to five amazing comedians.
Glee visits Portlaoise youth cafe
A MUSIC Generation Laois / Laois Partnership glee club is now meeting weekly every Friday evening in the Portlaoise Youth Café. Young people aged between 12 and 18 have formed a glee club, and rehearse weekly with a dance and singing tutor.
Sculpture flowing down the motorway
A NEW public artwork for the M7M8 motorway was recently unveiled and can now be seen by motorists as they drive beyond Portlaoise.
Fans’ delight at Picnic’s go ahead
FESTIVAL fans in Laois are relieved and delighted to hear that Electric Picnic has been given the go ahead, even if the details remain sketchy until this Thursday.
Tenth birthday for Laois festival
THIS year is a very significant year for Electric Picnic because as well as being just confirmed to go ahead, they are also celebrating their tenth birthday.
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