Hotpress ‘Act of the Year 2025’ :Panic :Over, are bringing their BPI‑funded “Irish You Were Here” tour to a thunderous close, with two very special shows at Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise on the 23rd and 24th of August.

The Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival is also a chance to see some incredible music shows, including the highly popular “Spirit of Luke Kelly “& The Dubliners, which celebrates the life and music of the legendary Irish Folk & Ballad singer, ...

ONE of the UK and Ireland’s favourite stand-up comedians, Dara Ó Briain, is making his Electric Picnic debut this year.

The Twin Trees Festival is back in Ballinakill, Co.

Part of the Laois Gardening Festival, with Top Speakers, Family Fun & Blooming Inspiration on Sunday, June 8th,5 | Spink Community Grounds, Laois | From 12pm.

Dave’s journey into animation started at the age of 12 when he discovered that the popular cartoon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was made in Ireland

June 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2025 - Portlaoise, Co. Laois A Festival packed with something for all interests and ages across one weekend in Portlaoise Town.

Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the magic, come experience a night where the lyrics live on and the times keep on changin’… On May 24th, we gather to celebrate the poet of a generation — Bob Dylan, on his 84th birthday, at the ...

The illustrator launches his new project this May

Dunamaise Arts Centre, in association with Laois Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), will present a powerful evening of cinema and solidarity with a special screening of No Other Land — the 2025 Oscar Winner for Best Documentary Feature.

If, like most of us, you are finding the heaviness of the world all a bit too much at the moment, you might like to plan a short creative break away to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois – the true heart of the Midlands.

If, like most of us, you are finding the heaviness of the world all a bit too much at the moment, you might like to plan a short creative break away to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois – the true heart of the Midlands.

Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions Present:Open Mic Originals – A Celebration of Original Voices to Dunamaise Arts Centre – 2025 Dates:Thursday 24th April Thursday 29th May  Thursday 26th June  Time: 7pm Venue: Dunamaise Arts Centre FREE to attend.

Rough Magic and the Gate Theatre are delighted to announce that Erica Murray’s THE LOVED ONES, directed by Ronan Phelan will play Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise as part of an 8 venue NASC tour this spring.

If, like most of us, you are finding the heaviness of the world all a bit too much at the moment, you might like to plan a short creative break away to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois – the true heart of the Midlands.

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He is bringing his multi-award-winning ‘Where is My Mind?’ podcast on the road again

Linda's first novel was picked up by well-known agent, Nicky Lovick with WGM Atlantic Talent and Literary Group on its first draft

Local cookery school owner Jane Bergin will be assisting

A WONDERFUL exhibition of ceramic art by Ciara O’Keefe from Athy, titled ‘Words That Wound – Art That Heals’ was launched in Abbeyleix Library and Art Gallery recently.