What’s On Guide

From ancient festivals in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to modern day merry-making, Laois has enjoyed a party more than most for thousands of years. With over 60 events happening each month , you are most definitely invited to celebrate with us.
And from major international music weekends to local fiestas covering everything from scarecrows and storytelling, to drama and literature, you’re sure to find your tribe. For the outdoor enthusiast there’s weekly guided walks, runs and cycles. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…

Freestyle Forever Dance Laois Christmas Class Competition

€10
Freestyle Forever Dance Laois Christmas Class Competition

The Dance Competition takes place this Saturday and every child will win a prize. This will be a fabulous fun day, children can dress up anyway they like and of course we will have our […]

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Port Art Collage Pop-Up Christmas event.

Port Art Collage Pop-Up Christmas event.

Port Art Collective is organizing an event for the people of Portarlington to showcase their talent This Saturday in our Pop Up/ Busking Event. It can be any talent, singing, dancing, playing an instrument, spoken […]

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Crettyard GAA Christmas Food and Craft Fair

Crettyard GAA Christmas Food and Craft Fair

Join us on Saturday as we host our First Christmas fair bringing club and community together to toast the season ahead and look forward to a new year.

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Santa In Errill And Rathdowney

FREE
Santa In Errill And Rathdowney

Santa is coming to Errill Village on Saturday evening. Errill Tractor Run are proud to be able to transport Santa through the village and onto Rathdowney with our specially lit up Christmas Tractors, Plenty of […]

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Celtic Wish Live At Bergin’s The Camross Inn

FREE
Celtic Wish Live At Bergin’s The Camross Inn

This Saturday night we have the amazing duo Celtic Wish back again. This will be another night packed full of entertainment, we look forward to seeing you all here.

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Social night & Christmas Draw

€2 – €5
Social night & Christmas Draw

Spink GAA are having their annual Christmas Social Night this Saturday night and everyone is welcome. Music on the night is provided by Willie Bracken. Come and join us for what is always a great […]

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Christmas Jumper Party At The Horseshoe Inn

FREE
Christmas Jumper Party At The Horseshoe Inn

This Saturday night we will be having our annual Christmas Jumper Party. We look forward to seeing you all dressed in your best or worst Christmas Jumper so make sure you come and join all […]

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Christmas Party Night At Castletown Inn

€5
Christmas Party Night At Castletown Inn

Its almost time for our Christmas Party Night and we cant wait to see you all here. Entertainment will be provided on the night by the talented G&T. It promises to be a great night […]

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Back N Fourth Live At Coppers

FREE
Coppers Bar and Venue

This Saturday night sees Back N Fourth playing in Coppers. These duo are best known as a commercial dance music production duo. A great night is in store so we will see you all here.

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Copper Live At Sally’s Portlaoise

FREE
Copper Live At Sally’s Portlaoise

This Saturday night we have Copper making his debut here. we look forward to seeing you all here to give him a very warm welcome. It will be a night not to be missed.

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James Ring And Ross Hennessy At The Horseshoe Inn

FREE
James Ring And Ross Hennessy At The Horseshoe Inn

This Sunday night we have the fabulous duo James and Ross playing live. This talented duo are not to be missed so we will see you all here on the night.

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Transmitter Live At Moloneys Bar

FREE
Transmitter Live At Moloneys Bar

The Brilliant Transmitter are playing here this Sunday. We cant think of a better way to finish off the weekend so we look forward to seeing you all here on the night.

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Christmas Party Night At The Clock Inn

Christmas Party Night At The Clock Inn

This Sunday will be our annual Christmas Party Night. This has proven to be a memorable night so you know you don't want to miss out. We look forward to seeing you all here on […]

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Celebration Of Christmas

€20
Celebration Of Christmas

You are warmly invited to attend our ‘Celebration of Christmas’ and launch of our local history and folklore collection ‘Tracing our Past-Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe’.

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Sound Meditation classes At Golden Egg Holistic

€16
Sound Meditation classes At Golden Egg Holistic

 Lay on a comfortable mat with pillow and blanket. The goal of a Sound meditation class isn't to listen and pay attention but rather to let the sound wash over you. The results are waves […]

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Christmas Party At Deadman’s Inn

€2 – €5
Deadmans Inn, Ballyfin

Our Christmas Party is all organised and ready to go, the only thing missing is you. Come and join us on the night and we will make sure its the best Christmas party we have […]

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Kids Christmas Disco At The Castletown Inn

€5
Kids Christmas Disco At The Castletown Inn

We are having A Kids Christmas Disco and kids of all ages are welcome to attend. There will be lots of Christmas songs and twinkling lights, so it will be a fun filled event for […]

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Niall McDonald Memorial Darts Tournament

€10
Niall McDonald Memorial Darts Tournament

The memorial tournament is back this year and we are looking forward to seeing you all here on the day. This will be a fun filled day so start practicing those dart throws.

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Darts Tournament At The Brewery

€30
Darts Tournament At The Brewery

After the success of our last darts tournament here at the Brewery we have decided to have another one to finish off the year in style. We look forward to seeing you all here again […]

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Yasmin Gardezi Live At Coppers Music Venue

€10
Coppers Bar and Venue

Yasmin Gardezi plays a unique high energy industrial techno style with inflections of acid & trance. Her musical energy creates a unique style of set that takes listeners on a journey through her broad catalogue […]

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New Years Eve Retreat

€450
New Years Eve Retreat

Join us for a weekend of Mindfulness practices, new year’s eve ritual, good food, nature and wellbeing. John Doherty has been working as a teacher, spiritual guide and cross-professional supervisor for many years.

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Side-saddle Meet With Laois Hunt

FREE
Deadmans Inn, Ballyfin

Laois Hunt will be hosting a Side-saddle Meet on Saturday.  Meeting at The Deadman's Inn, Ballyfin. All ladies and their grooms welcome, alongside our members.

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The Annual John Dalton New Years Day Walk

The Annual John Dalton New Years Day Walk

The Annual John Dalton New years day walk in Timahoe is a great way to start the new year off in style. All proceeds go towards the Irish Wheelchair Association. We look forward to seeing […]

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