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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!

Fundraiser at Treacys Pub & Restaurant

This Friday night Strength in Numbers will be playing here live for a very worthwhile fundraiser. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Irish Wheelchair Association, so we look forward to seeing you […]

€10

Cuisle Centre Fundraiser Open Golf Classic

Raising money for a good cause, Open Classic this weekend fundraiser at Abbeyleix Golf Club for Cuisle Cancer Support Centre. This event will be open for everyone to take part, so come along for the […]

€80

Games & Activities Workshop For Tutors

Elevate your tutoring skills in sports and leisure with our comprehensive Games & Activities Workshop. Join us for dynamic day of learning. You will Learn essential skills for running camps and activities with our practical […]

Free

Laois Local Studies Coffee Morning

To encourage and foster enthusiasm for local and social history, Portlaoise Library invites you to come along to our first Local Studies coffee morning. The intention is to bring together like-minded adults of all ages […]

Free

Civic Participation Workshop

Join us at The Killeshin Hotel for a day of engaging discussions and interactive sessions focused on empowering African communities to participate in civic activities. At this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about […]

Free

Preloved Furniture Sale at Solas

This weekend Solas will be hosting their very first Preloved Furniture Sale. They will have a fantastic mix of quality pieces and antiques all at discounted prices. Don't forget buying secondhand furniture is often more sustainable, […]

Free

JBR Art Haus Princess Workshop

We would like to invite all the nearby little princesses to come and take part in our Princess Workshop event that's happening shortly. This will be an opportunity for princesses to dress up in their […]

€25

Bluebell and Woodlands Walk

Dysart Woods is the true forest experience. You can take a stroll through the beautiful trees and immerse yourself in the twists and turns of the popular walking trail. At this time of year, much […]

€5

Birdsong Film & Talk

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he travels to […]

Free

An Evening with Tony Dorigo, Mel Sterland & Andy Couzins

Laois Leeds Members Club Present an Evening with Tony Dorigo, Mel Sterland & Andy Couzins.  They will discuss the games, dressing room, training ground stories, managers, fallouts, and everything you wanted to know about playing […]

€27.50

Ballyfin Ireland Pipes and Dreams The Deadman’s 1983

In aid of the Cuisle Centre and in association with Laois Fleadh Cheoil 2024 which will be held at St Mary's CBS, Rathevan, Portlaoise on June BH weekend; a tribute to the late Chieftain Paddy […]

€10

The Young Wolfe Tones in the Forge Venue

A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield […]

€10

Riff Shop at Coppers Music Venue

Born from an impromptu jam session in a buzzing Dublin club, they’ve rapidly ascended to become one of Ireland’s most electrifying acts. Over the course of their existence, the band have continued to develop their […]

Free

Chakra Healing Summer Retreat

The day will be very beginners focused and you do not need experience to attend. An intense chakra Healing workshop in the afternoon will change Your energy & change Your mindset in so many ways. […]

Stradbally Woodland Railway May Open Day

Our railway runs for 1km through a beautiful forest, taking to you back in time for a taste of the glory days of steam power. Each trip lasts about 10 minutes but tickets are valid […]

€4 – €20

Bee Friendly Planting Workshop

To celebrate World Bee Day on May 20th, Solas Eco Garden Centre are hosting a bee friendly planting workshop on the 19th of May. Bee Friendly Planting Workshop at Solas Eco Garden Centre To Celebrate […]

€15

All About Bees in Ireland Expert Talk

Join our bee experts from the Dunamaise Beekeepers Laois, for this informative talk and learn all about bees & beekeeping in Ireland. You will learn about the importance of bees and what we can do […]

€5

Ballyroan Vintage Rally & Family Fun Day

This Vintage Rally & Family Fun Day will include a dazzling display of all things vintage ranged from cars, tractors and lorries to motorbikes and stationary engines. There will also be butter-making and threshing, farm […]

Free

An afternoon getting to know the pine marten

Join Vincent Wildlife Trust and the Abbeyleix Bog Project for a free information event all about the pine marten. The pine marten is a medium-sized woodland mammal, about the size of a domestic cat, with […]

Free

Social Dancing at The Clock Inn

This Sunday night at The Clock Inn Mountmellick we will have the very talented Muriel O'Connor & Fran Curry, providing the entertainment for our social dancing Sunday night. Make sure you have your best pair […]

€10