What’s On Guide

"WELL" Live Comedy Show.

Comedian Chris Kent live at Kavanaghs.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present PantÉire Cobh Boys From Hell.

Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad / Pop /Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland.

We have a jam-packed day of Easter events this Easter Sunday at Solas.

The Valves live in Kavanaghs this Easter Sunday.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present  - Transmitter Live.

A FUREYS concert is always a night to remember.

MIKE DENVER, known as “The Galway Boy”, is one of Ireland’s top Entertainers, having this year celebrated 16 years in the entertainment scene.

FUNDRAISING CASINO NIGHT, Come play Roulette, Blackjack, and more, with professional Casino tables and croupiers. (This will raise funds for a heating system for St. Philomena's Hall so we can open it up more to community groups )

Weekend Walks
All are welcome
The fee is €5 per walk or annual membership of €20 (single) or €30 (family).

Weekend Walks
All are welcome
The fee is €5 per walk or annual membership of €20 (single) or €30 (family).

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present "The Jury" Live.

Weekend Walks
All are welcome
The fee is €5 per walk or annual membership of €20 (single) or €30 (family).

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue Present "Strength in Numbers" Live.

DirtBirds the comedy duo and internet sensation present their hilarious new show ‘#No Filters’.

Abbeyleix Tidy Towns and Community Gardens present their annual Plant Swap.

Starting April 30th, Abbeyleix Heritage House will be offering guided tours of Abbeyleix Town! Tours will cover the history and foundation of the area, the architecture of it's oldest buildings, and will guide visitors and locals on all the upcoming festivals and events of Abbeyleix!

The festival offers a choice of woodland walks, riverside and gentle rolling hills with experienced walk leaders who will enhance your hike with stories of local history, geology and fauna

Join us for a 7km fun, safe and family friendly cycle around Portarlington town centre.
People of all ages and abilities should have the opportunity to safely cycle in their town. This event aims to promote safe cycling for all while having fun for all the family at the same time.

Chantel Kavanagh live at Lennons Bar & Venue Durrow.

Abbaesque, International Tribute Band Celebrating the music of Abba.

When two women meet at a hospital and give birth to their babies on the same day, their lives are inextricably linked. Pedro Almodóvar takes another deep dive into the joys and complexities of female relationships framed by motherhood, loss and the challenges of reconciliation, with an emotive and radiant performance from long-time collaborator, Penélope Cruz.

To celebrate the return of Portlaoise Musical Society to Dunamaise stage this year - the society will host the the Portlaoise film premiere of Sunshine on Leith (The Motion Picture) at Dunamaise Cinema - based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers. The film follows the stories of Davy and Ally, who have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afghanistan. Both struggle to learn to live a life outside the army and to deal with the everyday struggles of family, jobs and relationships.

Promoted by Music Generation Laois, this concert is part of a weekend of music in Stradbally, Music at the Malt House 2022.

Following the recent sell-out success of their debut hit comedy show, Sorry for your Loss is an unmissable night of fun and craic that will have you killed with laughter. 

The Pale will celebrate 30 years in the music industry this year, and they will be undertaking a special 30th anniversary Irish tour to commemorate this achievement before the summer.

Kavanaghs Comedy Club presents, Tom O'Mahony; 'Clattered'.

In Tell Me This Now, Mountrath Youth Theatre and Mountrath Golden Years Club will come together for an afternoon of storytelling to see what we can all learn from each other.

A wonderful evening for you to relax and unwind, while getting lost in the hypnotic sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, Gongs, Drums, percussion and beautiful chanting.

Casino Night at BloomHQ. With professional croupiers and lots of prizes on the night.

The release of cua’s new album is something very positive, born out of the lockdown. It is a departure from their traditional recording settings and moving to remote recording where necessary. Out of this period of time they persevered and continued writing and recording.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present  - James O'Connor and Band Live.

Indulge yourself in a mini-retreat at Blackhill Woods.
This is a monthly special event hosted by Simon, offering a deep dive into Yin Yoga and all of the relaxing benefits it provides for you in body, mind and spirit.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present Radio Nowhere.

Foster & Allen are Celebrating over 45 years in the Music Business with an Irish Tour this Christmas and New Year!

Following its sell-out run at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre in October 2021, treat yourself to an evening of laughter and triumph, as Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actors, breathes new life into Willy Russell’s effervescent and iconic character SHIRLEY VALENTINE.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue present The Year Grunge Broke.

Kavanaghs Bar and Venue Present  - The Valves.

Traditional Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremony as lead by special guest Inigoos McKay.
We will build the lodge and the fire together as guided by Inigoose and enter into ceremony for the day.
This is a ritual of purification and transformation.
We will hold a feast together at the end of the day to reflect on our journey.

If you have ever visited Ballintubbert you will know that it is a place of peace and tranquillity. It is nourishment for the soul. Why not come and stay and join our midweek retreat with the lovely Lucinda Thornely and Lucybloom Webb.

Want to reconnect to life…?
Need inspiration from nature..?
Would you like quality time to yourself or with a friend or loved one away from the fast paced life..?
Finding it hard to practice or even start practicing Yoga and Meditation..?
Or just would like to deepen your awareness with a clear head and open heart?

Abbeyleix Heritage House are holding a free concert for it's 25th anniversary!

This will be Róisín’s first solo tour in four years. Not to be missed!

Fittest Club in Ireland competition and showcasing some of the best of what Laois has to offer.

You will be guided through the range of plants suitable for creating a beautiful Bee Friendly planter.
You will make a stunning display that will bring a whole lot of colour & joy to your life, attracting bees & butterflies too!
You will learn about what plants will thrive in your chosen container.
We will provide a variety of different bee friendly plants & flowers to suit all environments.
We will share ideas about colour schemes & suitable locations
Select from our huge range of trailing & bedding plant

Learn all about bees & beekeeping in Ireland.

Come along and explore the Medieval history of Ballyadams Castle. A guided tour of the Castle and then to the nearby Church and Holy Well.

A leisure cycle, interspersed with poetry, prose, storytelling and music.

Re-enactment of the visit of renowned Irish poet, Thomas Kinsella, to Durrow in the 1950s.

Join Declan and his super live band with special guests Louise Morrissey and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter.

John B Keane's - The Field will be in Mountmellick Community Arts Centre for one night only.

A roof raising night of brilliant Trad music is guaranteed from Goitse, making a welcome return to the Dunamaise stage after another successful tour in America.