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Family Fun
Barrow Way – Bike Hire
Blueway Boat Trips
Dunamaise Arts Centre
FiorBhia Regenerative Farm and Market
Midland Escape
Laois Forest School
Durrow Scarecrow Festival
This family friendly festival has everything and is jam packed with things to do every day. Come and see the amazing scarecrows that take over the village, enjoy artisan food markets, craft workshops, daily entertainment and lots and lots of things for children to do
Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Portarlington Leisure Centre
Portlaoise Library
Solas Eco Garden Shop
Solas Eco Garden Shop Farmer’s Market
Stradbally Woodland Railway
National Steam Rally, Stradbally
Timahoe Heritage Festival
Our event is all about sharing the story of a village in Co. Laois, that is steeped in centuries of history; from monks, monasteries and Vikings, to the famine, the War of Independence and beyond.
Buds and Blossoms Festival
We’re delighted to announce that Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival is taking place at Spink Community Grounds. We are really looking forward to welcoming attendees, speakers and exhibitors for what promises to be a great day of gardening fun for all the family to enjoy.
Forest Fest
Summertime Boutique Festival to enjoy, Forest Fest at Emo Village for a weekend of music and arts. Forest Fest is aimed at a discerning audience, our objective to ensure a quality, close-up, close quarters, quality gig experience with numbers strictly limited.
National Ploughing Championship 2024
The National Ploughing Championships will return to Ratheniska in 2024, taking place from September 17th to 19th. Attracting an annual attendance of almost 300,000 this spectacular annual “Farming Festival” has it all.
Culture Night
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages
Old Fort Quarter Festival
A community led festival promoting the heritage of the Old Fort Quarter heritage in Portlaoise County Laois. A weekend of great music acts, family fun, heritage talks and displays and more.
The Ossory Agricultural Show
One of the largest agricultural shows in Ireland. It’s family-oriented with something for every-one