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Portlaoise Musical Society brings Young Frankenstein to Dunamaise Arts Centre

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

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

Monstrous musical fun in Laois courtesy of Portlaoise Musical Society

PICTURES: Story behind Portlaoise mural on the big screen

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Laois restaurateurs open new cafe at Dunamaise Arts Centre

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

For one night only: Irish National Opera comes to Laois

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

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

March 2007 featured Laois fans on tour, Darina Allen cooks in Portlaoise, Courtwood GAA dinner dance, Beauty Queen of Leenane in the Dunamaise Arts Centre

In Pictures Memory Lane: Lots of Laois drama and GAA fans

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

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

PICTURES: Luxury guesthouse in heart of Portlaoise on market

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

Laois celebration of youth diversity and culture in Portlaoise

Laois Climate Action event at the Merry Mill in Vicarstown.

In Pictures: Laois Merry Mill showcases marriage of farming and nature

Meds Shed Laois Climate Action Festival 2026.

In PICTURES: Laois men get their toolkits out

Laois performers to take to the stage for classic musical comedy

Slice Theatre Group performs Avenue Q

Thought-provoking Laois musical compared to ‘going to mass for a year’
Dunamaise Arts Centre delivers rousing live performances with Avenue Q musical and Imposter exhibition
Kiri O'Neill

Some of the cast of Seamus Carroll's production of Avenue Q to play at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois.

Portlaoise Panto director takes adult puppet musical Avenue Q to Laois

Michael Creagh as Canon O'Hanlon with Ciara O'Connell, Dunamaise Arts Centre; Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council; Ann Marie Kelly, Samhain Folk Festival; Bernie Foran, Laois County Librarian; David Broderick, Creative Ireland Laois and Rachel Hoban, Portlaoise Librarian at the launch of the Portlaoise Samhain Folk Festival 2026 which runs from the 29th October-1st November.

New Halloween folk festival announced in Portlaoise

The Old Fort bistro's announcement

Shock as popular new Laois restaurant closes within ten weeks

Samantha Maureen Heaney aka Sammy TV and Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, ambassadors for Gas Networks Ireland, raising awareness of pipeline safety and the need to Dial Before You Dig before breaking ground, ahead of their stint at the National Ploughing Championships handing out tattoos to get the safety message out.

Laois comedy TikTok star advising Dial Before You Dig at the ploughing

Laois harpist Tríona Marshall at Electric Picnic

Acclaimed Laois harpist from The Chieftains to play Portlaoise concert

PICTURES: Young acts take to the stage to earn slot at Electric Picnic

Young performers battle it out for spot in Electric Picnic line-up

French street artist Zabou painting a monumental mural on the wall of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, featuring local young performers.

WATCH: Massive new mural appearing on Portlaoise building in Laois

Some of the cast of Seamus Carroll's production of Avenue Q to play at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois.

Portlaoise Panto director bringing adult puppet musical to Laois stage

Arts entertainment in Laois

Laois arts officer job up for grabs but big qualifications needed

Street artist Madderdoit working on a new Portlaoise mural; with his framed art to be up for sale in gallery.

Street artist painting 500ft Laois mural set for arts centre
Laois gallery exhibition with free goodie bags planned by established street artist Madderdoit
Lynda Kiernan

Street artist ‘Madderdoit’ at work in Portlaoise.

WATCH: Laois street artist painting 500ft long mural in Portlaoise

Laois locals leave flowers at site of fatal assault in Portlaoise

Heartbreaking: Laois locals pay tribute to victim of fatal assault

Hollywood director to speak at Laois premiere of film

The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois.

Union "disappointed" Laois arts staff dispute not aired at council

Portlaoise Lions Club presenting a cheque as main sponsor of a new Laois short film highlighting the issues around the ‘enduring power of attorney’.

Portlaoise Lions back powerful new Laois short film A Frayed Knot

Filmmakers behind the independent film A Frayed Knot on location in Laois.

Laois film about 'most important conversations in life' wraps

Chef Sorin Olinici who is opening The Fort café bistro in The Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.

'I am very excited' chef to reopen Portlaoise arts centre's café

Sorin Olinici will open The Fort Café and Bistro, on Friday, July 17.

Laois theatre café to reopen under new management

The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.

FORSA Trade Union demands action at Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois

The Portlaoise Musical Society production team behind Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein on his way to Laois with Portlaoise Musical Society

Laois event blends Irish trad with Indian dance at fun culture night

PICTURES: Laois families turn out for powerful parenting talk

PICTURES: Laois families turn out for powerful parenting talk

Altan, George Murphy and the Rising Sons, Clada to headline at the Portlaoise Tradfest.

Feast of trad promised in Laois at Portlaoise Tradfest

A band will have the chance to perform at Forest Fest.

Exciting battle of the bands to give artists chance to perform at Laois festival

Left to right: Margaret McCarthy, Tom Butler, Kevin Lalor Fitzpatrick, Michael Brennan, Regina O Kelly, John Kavanagh and Joe Murphy.

Laois theatre group takes to the stage with beloved John B Keane comedy

Pictured: Portlaoise Tradfest 2025. Photo by Denis Byrne

WATCH: Laois Tourism shares exciting teaser ahead of Portlaoise Tradfest

PICTURES: Japanese students visit Laois for three-day musical tour

PICTURES: Japanese students visit Laois for three-day musical tour

St Mary's CBS and Scoil Chriost Ri students star in The Rock of Ages. Pic: Denis Byrne

Standing ovations for Laois students who rock the ages with Portlaoise show

Which Laois local should be the face of Portlaoise's new mural?

Success of Laois pop up Gaeltacht sees launch of more events

New theatre group brings brilliant black comedy to Laois stages

Laois to host exciting Irish speaking events in Portlaoise

Crochet artist and tutur Courtney Murray.

Laois crochet teacher turning the craft into a fine art

Laois Open Door Theatre group set for the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.

Laois drama group promise hilarious wedding 'chaos galore' in Portlaoise

Memory Lane Picture special - Portlaoise Panto's awesome Aladdin

PHOTOS: Crowds gather for Portlaoise premiere of Laois' latest short film

Conor Guilfoyle Octet set to perform Miles Davis music at Laois Music Centre.

Laois concert of legendary Miles Davis jazz tunes in Portlaoise not to be missed

Conor Guilfoyle Octet - Rocker

Swing to bebop and lots more in Laois at the Portlaoise Jazz Festival

PICTURES: Fun-filled Portlaoise pantomime a smash hit on opening night