With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone. Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!
To celebrate Crinniú na nÓg, the library is hosting harp workshops with Siobhan Buckley. Learn basic techniques and find your way around the harp playing tunes you will recognise. Through different musical games, we will […]
This fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 31st of May to Monday 3rd of June with the midland County of Laois in Ireland as the event base. Also covering […]
Are you a fan of history? Discover the uncovered story of Vikings in Laois at the Timahoe Heritage Festival! Timahoe Heritage Festival This event is all about sharing the story of an interesting little village […]
At the Timahoe Heritage Festival on June 1st & 2nd, visitors will have the unique opportunity to delve into the world of pottery with Jaqui Wright from Raven Pottery. With a lifetime dedicated to the […]
In keeping with the ethos of Cruinnú na nÓg the extremely talented junior photographer and local wildlife expert Rossa Bracken will deliver a number of child led fun workshops. These workshops will include an exciting […]
Throughout the day the children will get to see our Viking Coin Making Workshop where we will demonstrate how Ireland's first coin was minted while learning all about ancient trade and commerce in medieval Ireland. […]
Throughout the day we will be exploring the past through our Viking House excavation workshop - The Big Dig. This innovative product allows children to explore the Viking world through a simulated and controlled archaeology […]
Children will learn about ancient craft of glass bead making and will create and design their own necklaces or bracelets to take home using an easy to use polymer clay. Our workshops are original and […]
Experience the taste of history with our Viking/Medieval cooking display! Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the ancient world as our skilled chefs recreate authentic Viking and Medieval dishes using traditional ingredients […]
Experience the magic and mystery of rune reading at the Timahoe Heritage Festival. Join our expert rune reader as they guide you through the ancient art of divination using traditional Nordic and Germanic runes. Discover […]
Come join us for a fun and interactive finger braiding workshop at the Timahoe Heritage Centre.Learn the art of creating beautiful braids using just your fingers - no tools required.This hands-on activity is perfect for […]
Come join Rachel from Wild Soul Beauty & Herbalist Laura from Yarrow lane for a relaxing afternoon of self care & self love. Once we have settled in Laura will guide us in the benefits […]
Sally Harpur O’ Dowd, the guardian of a remarkable legacy, invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through time with the unveiling of her uncle’s long-lost memoirs. The book unveils the captivating odyssey of […]
Monroe is an outstanding acoustic duo and four piece band featuring soulful female vocals and intricate, refined acoustic guitar. Their repertoire includes a huge range of pop, rock, blues, soul and jazz songs spanning the […]