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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!

Swimming Women Portlaoise

Swimming Women Portlaoise Take part in Swimming Women Portlaoise and advance your swimming skills while simultaneously enjoying a fun way to exercise. Swimming Women is a six-week programme delivered in partnership with Laois LSP and […]

€30

The Artist’s Way

The Artist’s Way A transformative, 14-week programme inspired by The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The programme encourages participants to explore and reclaim their creativity. Building on established principles of creative expression, this programme is […]

Free

Zumbini Class at Solas

Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can't-stop won't-stop bonding and fun. Tap your toes, sing-along and get lost in the only program to combine early-childhood development with the magical joy […]

€55

Dance Again Art Exhibition

Mountmellick Library is delighted to host local artist John Drumm's exhibition for the month of February. Entitled "Dance Again" this exhibition consists of paintings of club scenes and nights out in a post-Covid Ireland. The […]

Free

Film Screening – In Cold Blood

This event invites you to join us in reading Truman Capote’s 1966 novel In Cold Blood in the lead up to Ireland Reads and in subsequently watching the 1967 neo-noir film adaptation. Regarded as Capote’s masterpiece […]

Free

Genealogy Club At Portlaoise Library

The Genealogy Club is a welcoming group for anyone interested in family history. They meet once a month to share knowledge, exchange research tips, and learn from one another. Experienced members provide guidance and practical […]

Free

Housewife of The Year

The story of Ireland’s treatment of women through the prism of a unique, surreal, live televised competition, that has to be seen to be believed, where a generation of Irish women competed in front of […]

€5 – €8

Ireland Reads Poetry Circle

Join Portlaoise Library staff members Tommy and Eilish for a literary morning of poetry readings, historical background, discussion and friendly chat. We will also be serving tea & coffee and inviting attendees to either sit […]

Free

Brave Like a Lion Story & Craft Workshop

Join us for a fun-filled session where we’ll dive into Rachel Bright’s heart-warming story, The Lion Inside, and create our very own lion craft. This engaging workshop is perfect for boys and girls aged 4-6 […]

Free

Jargon Live and Unplugged in Bob’s Hideout

Welcome to JARGON Live and Unplugged at Bob's Hideout! Get ready for an intimate evening of live music in a cozy setting. Join us for a night of an acoustic performance from JARGON - Charlie McGettigan, Gerry Grennan, […]

€27.79

Coldplay by Candlelight

One of our most popular shows Coldplay by Candlelight featuring the captivating sounds of Frank McNamara on piano with the Bridgerton String Quartet. The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, is the ideal location for this superb event. […]

€30.94

Creative Writing Retreat

The retreat will offer a wealth of enriching experiences throughout; with a writing workshop, two in-house musical performances and a poetry performance. There will be a feedback session and guided tours of both the town […]

€300 – €510

Derek Ryan At Midlands Park Hotel

Irish country sensation Derek Ryan’s road to stardom is set to continue with his biggest concert tour to date. After the resounding success of his recent nationwide Irish concert tour, Derek is back with a […]

€33.89

Danny O’Brien KillaDanJaro

After a complete sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and as well as several Irish and International Festivals with his new show, multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian Danny O'Brien is back in Kavanagh's with a high-octane stand-up […]

€24.20
Event Series Farmers Market at Solas

Farmers Market at Solas

Get ready to indulge in the best of local flavour at Farmers Market at Solas Portarlington. Brimming with over 15 stalls of Laois' finest produce, handcrafted delights, and organic goodness, all set to tempt your […]

Free

Storytime for Ireland Reads Day

Join us for a special Story Time event as we celebrate Ireland Reads at Portlaoise Library. Children are invited to dress as their favourite book character and enjoy a fun storytelling session. This will be […]

Free

Craft Session With Caroline Keane

Ireland Reads takes place in February and to celebrate Mountmellick Library will host a book themed craft session with popular artist Caroline Keane. This event will be suitable for boys & girls between the ages […]

Free

Sustainable Fashion Event Clothes Swap

Due to rising demand the fantastic Clothes Swap and Sustainable Fashion event returns. Previously featuring wearable art displays, upcycling ideas, demos from slow-fashion designers and makers, this event is a sustainable fashionista's ideal afternoon out.

€4

In Conversation with Amanda Cassidy and Andrea Mara

Join bestselling authors Amanda Cassidy and Andrea Mara to celebrate Ireland Reads Day on Sat, 22nd Feb at 3pm in Portlaoise Library. They will chat about their writing journeys, creative processes and the inspiration behind […]

Free

CRAICLY STORIES & HHI at STRADBALLY HALL

Our first storytelling evening as part of the CRAICLY & HHI collaboration.An evening celebrating Laois, Stradbally and people from the area.  Within these homes we will celebrate layers of stories of the house, the area, […]

€76.05