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What’s On Guide

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!

Traditional Wool Spinning Class

Learn how to make your own yarn from sheep's wool and local alpaca wool. Hand spinning is one of those traditional crafts that just seems to feed the soul. Once you get the hang of it, spinning is very relaxing, […]

Festival of Gardens and Nature at Ballintubbert House

A two-day festival of talks, workshops, organic cooking, garden tours, foraging classes and more. It is all about discovering the latest ideas for creating an ecologically sustainable and beautiful garden in our launch year. Whether […]

€100 – €150

Slieve Bloom Moderate Hike

The Slieve Bloom hills rise out of the central plain of Ireland to a height of 527 metres. Though not high, they are a significant feature in this otherwise flat landscape, and are home to […]

€35

Bluebell Woodlands Walk

The starting point for this walk is Trinity Church Car Park Durrow. Once you continue up the Derry Road, the steep Ballagh road climb is encountered. This is a workout in itself, but once at […]

€5

Charcoal Drawing With Rebecca Deegan

JBR Art Haus would like to invite you all to come along to our free live charcoal drawing event with local artist Rebecca Deegan. Come and discover, ask questions, or perhaps show your interest in […]

Free

Bottomless Boozy Brunch at Vibe Portlaoise

Our Bottomless Boozy Brunch is back this Saturday and we are soooo excited about it. Come along and enjoy two hours of bottomless drinks and complimentary finger food while singing along to all your fave […]

€35

Cocktail Masterclass at Bobs Bar

Looking for something fun to do with your favourite people? Roll up your sleeves and get cocktail creative with 90 minutes of  a cocktail masterclass in your very own private room hidden upstairs in Bob's […]

€43.87

Declan Nerney with John McNicholl and John Hogan

Join Declan and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2024 Where’s the Party nationwide concert tour. Declan has […]

€27

Sliabh Aughty Drama Group Presents Same Old Moon

The play follows the life of Brenda Byrnes from age nine right through to her forties. As we journey with her through her life, we witness the many challenges she faces including having a short-tempered […]

€15

The Beatlebums Beatles Tribute Band

Do you want to live in a Yellow Submarine?'  You won't want to miss The Beatlebums Beatles Tribute Band! The Beatlebums Beatles Tribute Band The Beatlebums are a live tribute that perform the music of […]

€22

Abba Sisters Tribute Show at Caoch O’Leary’s

This Abba duo will wow you with the hits that made them famous with a high energy, all singing, all dancing, choreographed Abba tribute show. Packed with the best known songs from that fabulous Swedish […]

Free

Brick Event at Solas

Get Ready for Brick-tacular Fun at Solas, join us for an unforgettable Lego event happening soon. This event will feature Custom Lego creations from intricate cityscapes to epic space adventures, prepare to be amazed by […]

€6 – €20

Strength in Numbers at Kavanaghs

The Sunday sessions continue at Kavanaghs when we welcome back the hugely popular Strength in Numbers for another fantastic night of entertainment. This will be a night filled with top class songs and some new […]

Free

St. Patrick’s Drama Group Presents Agnes of God

Agnes of God a riveting play written by John Pielmeier, explores themes of faith, identity, and the complexities of the human mind. Set in a convent, the story revolves around three central characters: Sister Agnes, […]

€15

Faith Healer by Brian Friel

Throughout the remote and forgotten corners of the British Isles, Frank Hardy offers the promise of redemption to the sick and the suffering. But his is an unreliable gift, a dangerous calling which brings him […]

€15

Abbeyleix Bike Meet

It’s that time of the year again, as we will be holding the first Bike meet of the year. This will see bikes come from all over the midlands and southeast to hang out for […]

Free

NewtownStewart Theatre Company Presents The New Electric Ballroom

NewtownStewart Theatre Company Presents The New Electric Ballroom Looking for some show-stopping theatre? Find some incredible productions as a part of the Mountmellick Drama Festival! This year's Mountmiellick Drama Festival sees an array of talent […]

€15

Women’s Beauty Workshop

We invite you to spring beauty workshops with Iwona from mysoapbubbles. We will talk about spring herbs and how they can be used in home cosmetics. Do you like to know what cosmetics contain? Do […]

€47

Enniskillen Theatre Company Presents The Lonesome West

In need of a culture fix? Catch the Enniskillen Theatre Company's production of The Lonesome West this month as a part of the Mountmellick Drama festival! Enniskillen Theatre Company Presents The Lonesome West This month […]

€15

Friendly Match LASG VS Laois Garda

It's that time of the year again, We have once again organised a football match Laois African Support Group - IRL Vs An Garda Síochána Laois Offaly. This will be a fun family day out […]

Free