newsForest Fest announces new arena and acts for 2026 festivalTitled ‘Kickin’ Up Dust’, Forest Fest's new arena boasts top talent such as Nathan Carter, Hermitage Green, Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Michael English, Keywest, and more.
newsShots fired at house in PortlaoiseSHOTS were fired at a house in Portlaoise after midnight in a disturbing incident at the weekend. A garda investigation is underway following the shooting, which happened on the Old Knockmay Road at about 1. 30am on Sunday.
gaaLaois and Carlow to host the finals of the 2026 John West Féile na nGaelThe 2026 John West Féile na nGael national finals for Under-15 hurling and camogie, which were launched last Wednesday in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, are scheduled for Saturday 20 June 20 with top-tier divisions hosted jointly across Laois ...
Laois man's recollection of alleged disturbance at Portlaoise hospital ‘a bit hazy’Sgt Kirby said the alleged incident occurred in the hospital’s A&E department and that there may be CCTV available
Facial Recognition in Portlaoise The Dunamaise Arts Centre, in partnership with The Walls Project and Creative Laois, is asking you, the good people of County Laois, to apply to have your portrait immortalised by an internationally acclaimed artist in a large-scale mural in ...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition
Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family FunThe grounds of Abbeyleix House & Farm will once again come alive with colour, music, activity and laughter as the annual Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day returns on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre
Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.
What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?County Arms Reveals The Reimagined Moorpark Ballroom Inspired by Birr
