The Gordon Bennet Irish Classic Run 2024
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a captivating Heritage Talk at the Timahoe Heritage Festival on Sunday, June 2nd. On the 17th of May in the year 1599, a significant confrontation unfolded at what is now known as […]
A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy, focuses on two girls, PJ and Josie, who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction […]
Pebbledash are a 6 piece shoegaze alt-rock band from Cork, incorporating elements of noise rock and dream pop to create textured and melodic soundscapes. James O Connor is a Portlaoise musician of notable talent. His […]
As part of the LASTA Festival 2024 there will be a clothes Swap featuring wearable art displays, upcycling ideas, demos and talks from slow-fashion designers and makers. This will be followed by Portlaoise TradFest in […]
Greenshine is a Cork based RTE Folk Awards nominated trio, consisting of Mary Greene, Noel Shine and their daughter Ellie. Greenshine's music straddles the boundaries of Folk, Indie and Americana with outstanding harmonies, skillful stringwork […]
Immerse yourself in a day filled with captivating expert gardening talks, invaluable gardening advice, and an extensive range of stalls boasting the finest Irish gardening suppliers and nurseries. For families, the Kids Corner promises a […]
Festival fever is coming to Portlaoise this June, with the return of the hugely successful Old Fort Quarter Festival. Based from the town's medieval 16th century Fort, the town centre festival runs from Thursday to […]
We kick OFQ24 music event off this year with a massive line up on the Thursday night as The Tumbling Paddies and George Murphy will be the first acts to take to the stage. Make […]
The Whistlin Donkeys return to Old Fort Quarter after a sold out show last year on the Friday night with support from The Dooley Brothers. It’s always an incredible night when the lads are in […]
The Sunday night will see a fantastic line up to ensure that this years Old Fort Quarter Festival goes out with a bang. Transmitter will be getting the crowd going on early on in the […]