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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!

The Wonder Years Slime Workshop

The Wonder Years Slime Workshops make a welcome return this year back by popular demand. They will be taking place on the 16th & 23rd of March, and on the 6th & 13th April. They […]

€12

Streets of Portlaoise 2024

Portlaoise AC’s St Patrick’s Day 5K road race around the streets of Portlaoise.  The course is a fast relatively flat course with a town centre finish. Athletes must be 15 years of age on the […]

€12 – €25

Rathdowney St. Patricks Day Parade

Rathdowney’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival is set to be bigger than ever before this year, with the theme “On the One Road” bringing together a diverse range of activities and entertainment for the whole […]

Free

Abbeyleix St. Patrick’s Day Parade

All are invited to our Town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, 17th of March. The National Tidy Towns Competition trophies will proudly lead the way this year. There are prizes for the best […]

Free

Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day Parade

Looking for a parade to attend this St. Patrick's Day? Check out the parade at Clonaslee! Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day Parade The village of Clonaslee will host its third St Patrick’s Day Parade, and they […]

Free

St. Patricks Day at Solas

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at SOLAS.  We will have live music, Irish dancing, children’s activities, Photo booth with props and much more. We will have something that will suit all the family young and old […]

Free

St. Patricks Day at The Railway Bar Portarlington

The Railway Way Bar Portarlington has an action packed day planned for St. Patrick's Day that you won't want to miss out on. With an open trad session to get the party started to Colm […]

Free

The Bjorn Identity Abba Tribute Show

Are you a fan of the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA? You have to check out the Bjorn Identity tribute band at the Midlands Park Hotel! The Bjorn Identity Abba Tribute Show The Bjorn Identity […]

€27.50

Stradbally Woodland Railway Open Day

The Stradbally Woodland is excited to announce it's open day on the 18th of March! Join them for a trip across a beautiful forest in Stradbally! Stradbally Woodland Railway Open Day The Stadbally railway runs […]

€4 – €20

Mountmellick Community School Presents Back to The 80s

Are you a fan of musicals? Check out the Mountmellick community school's rendition of 'Back to the 80s'! Mountmellick Community School Presents Back to The 80s Mountrath Community School is delighted to present its annual […]

€10 – €15

Kevin Kavanagh Gallery Presents Cecilia Danell

Winner of numerous awards and a widely exhibited artist, Cecilia’s practice is process based, where accumulated research into landscape and the psychology of place is coupled with a strong interest in materiality and making. Danell […]

Free

The Land of Make Believe

Are you a fan of live theatre? Get lost in the fairy tale of 'the land of make believe' at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. The Land of Make Believe at the Dunamaise Arts Centre Following […]

€18

Easter Events at Mountmellick Library

Mountmellick Library have a whole host of events that will keep the little ones very busy over the Easter period. These events are suitable for both boys and girls and they can guarantee they will […]

Free

Pilate Classes at ClubVitae Portlaoise

ClubVitae Portlaoise are delighted to announce that starting the last week in March we will be running Pilate Classes for beginners and beginners intermediate. The beginners class will take place every Tuesday morning and Friday […]

€105

Easter Events at Mountrath Library

Mountrath Library has some fantastic fun events coming up over Easter to help keep the little ones entertained. These events will be suitable for boys and girls so get your bunny tail on and join […]

Free

Patrick Feeney at Dunamaise Arts Centre

  Patrick Feeney at Dunamaise Arts Centre From the tender age of four, Patrick wanted to be on stage with his father’s local band. Patrick has legions of fans across Ireland and is a regular […]

€27

Easter Chocolate Making Workshop For Kids

Looking for fun family friendly activities in Laois? Check out the Chocolate Making workshop in Solas Eco Garden centre. Easter Chocolate Making Workshop For Kids Get into the Easter spirit with an Easter  Chocolate making […]

€20

The Complete Stone Roses at Kavanaghs Portlaoise

If you cannot get enough of the Rolling Stones, you cannot miss this tribute band at Kavanagh's bar and venue! The Complete Stone Roses at Kavanaghs Portlaoise The Complete Stone Roses are one of the […]

€22

Take That Tribute show at the Midlands Park Hotel

Get lost in the nostalgia of boy-bands gone by with the Re-Take That tribute show at the Midlands Park Hotel! Take That Tribute show at the Midlands Park Hotel Re-Take That is the ultimate tribute […]

€30.76

Meanderings of A Colourful Mind

Meanderings Of A Colourful Mind is a three person, collaborative painting exhibition, featuring the work of Olivia O’Keeffe, Martina Furlong and Marja van Kampen. The theme of the exhibition is The landscape of the imagination […]

Free