What's On

Tim Browne, Unsung Hero, with his wife Geraldine and their colleagues at Clonad GAA, who were Climate Action Runners-up in the Laois Community & Voluntary Awards 2025. Photo: Michael Scully

Shining lights of Laois to be celebrated at gala awards

Laois Comhaltas Awards 2026 in Mountrath.

In PICTURES: Laois Comhaltas rewards rising Laois trad talent

Safefood is inviting people to join the conversation about the food environment as part of an interactive ‘Appetite for Change’ exhibition at Rathdowney Library.

Teen food choices under the spotlight at Laois library

The artwork on the square celebrates the people and spirit of Rathdowney.

Laois views sought on Tru WAY for Rathdowney

Portlaoise Musical Society brings Young Frankenstein to Dunamaise Arts Centre

In PICTURES: Laois musical stars rehearse for a wonderfully wacky show

David Kitt to perform at Ballintubbert House.

Irish song-writing pioneer announces on-off Laois gig

Some of the Portlaoise Musical Society cast rehearsing for Young Frankenstein.

Monstrous musical fun in Laois courtesy of Portlaoise Musical Society

Emma Fogarty with her friend Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, starsin a new documentary The Slightest Touch

Laois hero Emma Fogarty on Late Late Show to chat about new film

Celebrity chef Edward Hayden will host the fundraiser for Abbeyleix Golf Club, with a portion of the proceeds also being donated to DEBRA Ireland.

Celebrity chef to host Laois golf club’s fundraiser

CrannCroíCollective, a gathering of Laois artists and musicians, have joined together in aid of Irish Nature.

WATCH: Laois artists and musicians unite for Irish nature

Ballyroan's Doireann O'Connor was left shaken after incident in Dublin.

'Lock your doors' - Laois social media star issues warning

Féile na Samhna 2026 events in Laois

Féile na Samhna a great success for Gaelphobal Laoise

Myth and Memory Seminar in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026.

In PICTURES: Myth and memory explored in Laois

Irish National Opera brings comic opera The Bartered Bride to Dunamaise Arts Centre

For one night only: Irish National Opera comes to Laois

The event is being held in collaboration with Aghaboe Abbey Preservation Committee.

Laois’ strong monastic traditions explored in Portlaoise conference

Niamh Shaw on an Arctic adventure.

Penguins to Mars - local Laois space expert set for Portlaoise show

Laois - It’s Dark Histories, panel discussion and entertainment, hosted by broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly at Dunamaise Arts Centre, during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026.

In PICTURES: Making light of Laois Dark Histories in Portlaoise
Dunamaise Arts Centre hosts Samhain Folk Festival entertainment over Halloween
Conor Ganly

Inspiring programme of events to celebrate Science Week in Laois

Plámásing with Fionn Phelan in Kavanagh’s Pub and Venue Portlaoise, during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026.

In PICTURES: Laois plámás centre stage in Portlaoise

The Muwaniri family will battle it out on Episode Two of Ireland's Fittest Family on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 6.30pm this Sunday.

Laois nurse to battle it out on Ireland's Fittest Family

Bohemian Strings String Quartet to perform in Portlaoise.

Depeche Mode to the classics from Bohemian quartet in Laois

Portlaoise Library hosts the course.

Laois over 50s to get help 'changing gears'

Glee star Chris Colfer at Stradbally Hall, set of Irish horror-comedy film The Restoration at Grayson Manor

Laois-based horror-comedy movie hits Irish cinemas

PICTURES: Retirement party of Laois Arts Officer Muireann Ní Chonaill

Celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio.

Celebrity chef in Laois for festive feast

PICTURES: Young musicians shine at harp and pipes festival in Laois

John MacKenna, long-time friend of Leonard Cohen, to host a celebration in Laois to mark the tenth anniversary of the artist's death

Long-time friend of Leonard Cohen to host anniversary evening in Laois

Ruaidrí Carmody and Rory O'Connell at their wedding in Ballymaloe.

Wedding bells for Laois born Ballymaloe chef Rory O'Connell
Famous friends Clodagh McKenna, Richard E. Grant and Imelda May amongst well wishers for happy couple
Lynda Kiernan

It was a hugely successful year for Portlaoise Comhaltas.

Portlaoise Comhaltas mark year of success

Caitriona Ryan (Manager, Laois Volunteer Centre) and Conor Ganly (Chairperson, Laois Volunteer Centre).

Laois Volunteer Centre to host World Café event to share ideas

The Race by Sarah Quick from her exhibition Liminal Lines at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Laois artist opens edgy exhibition centering darkness and youth

Cast and crew at the screening of Thresholds at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

In PICTURES: Laois film about universal birth and death experiences

Big reveal ahead for Mountmellick Embroidery 200th anniversary artwork.

Laois town to hold big reveal of 200th birthday stitched artwork

Aye Mi, presented by Youth Work Ireland in the Dunamaise Arts Centre during Voices of Laois.

Pictures: Laois youth diversity and culture celebrated in Portlaoise

Former Laois Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins on DIY SOS in Offaly; the Harte family with presenter Baz Ashmawy and furniture donated by Finline Furniture from Emo.

'It's nice to give back' high profile Laois helpers on DIY SOS episode

Launch of ‘Joseph Dowling In Casement’s Wake’ by Teddy Fennelly at Portlaoise Library.

In PICTURES: New book on Laois man who landed on German U-Boat

Rathdowney Panto 'Ya Gotta Pick a Pirate or Two' staged in March 2007.

In Pictures Memory Lane: Lots of Laois laughs

Leaves Festival launches for 2026

Leaves Festival of writing and music returns to Laois

James at Forest Fest 2026

Laois solicitor says preparations 'ongoing' for Forest Fest 2027

Laois Civil Defence members volunteering with other crews on a missing person search operation

Laois Civil Defence to hold recruitment day this weekend

Joanna Donnelly presenting the Met Éireann Storm Alex weather forecast on RTÉ during her time with Ireland’s meteorological service.

Star weather forecaster Joanna Donnelly set for Laois

PICTURES: Laois families connect with nature during festival

Italian harpist and composer Adriano Sangineto will perform a concert in Castletown

Acclaimed Italian musician to perform at Laois festival

Aye Mi to be staged on October Bank Holiday in Portlaoise.

Laois celebration of youth diversity and culture in Portlaoise

‘The Stream’ cover art by Kate Lawlor ( Daisy Chains)

Laois folk singer set to release new single

Event MC Terry Prone signs a copy of her book “The Best Advice I Ever Got” for Frances McCarthy.

PICTURES: Positive ageing event in Portlaoise

Michael English at Forest Fest 2026

Country singer to perform at Laois church

Teddy Fennelly has written a new book about a Portlaoise man who attempted to import guns to Ireland after 1916.

New book on Portlaoise man arrested after German U-Boat landing

PICTURES: Standing room only at Laois organic gardening event

Some of the attendees at the launch of the book of poetry at the Portlaoise Parish Centre by the late David Duncan (pictured bottom centre).

In Pictures: Poignant launch of Laois poetry book in Portlaoise

PICTURES: Laois goes Wild for Climate Action

Warmer homes expo coming to Portlaoise

Patricia Dempsey

Portlaoise woman to launch her memoir this month

Hugely popular Christmas fair returns to home of Laois billionaire

O'Connell's pub, restaurant and guesthouse in Cullohill; owners Anne-Marie and John Scanlan and Marty Morrissey.

'It's amazing' Marty Morrissey to officially reopen stylish Laois pub

Midlands Prison in Portlaoise to take part in Famine commemoration

Slice Theatre Group performs Avenue Q

Thought-provoking Laois musical compared to ‘going to mass for a year’