What’s On Guide

From ancient festivals in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to modern day merry-making, Laois has enjoyed a party more than most for thousands of years. With over 60 events happening each month , you are most definitely invited to celebrate with us.
And from major international music weekends to local fiestas covering everything from scarecrows and storytelling, to drama and literature, you’re sure to find your tribe. For the outdoor enthusiast there’s weekly guided walks, runs and cycles. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…

Abbeyleix Golf Club Fashion Show 2022.

Abbeyleix Golf Club

Abbeyleix Golf Club are inviting everyone to come and join us on what promises to be a night that you wont forget in a hurry.

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Table Quiz Stradbally Christmas Lights & Market

€40
Table Quiz Stradbally Christmas Lights & Market

This Friday night in aid of this years Christmas Lights. All welcome and terrific prizes in store, we look forward to seeing you

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Portlaoise Macra 70th Anniversary

€50

On the final countdown now to our big celebrations... have you bought your ticket yet? This Saturday is the last day for purchasing tickets, so you better get a move on.

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RowdiBoi at Coppers

€11
Coppers Bar and Venue

Rowdiboi has been making a massive dent in the scene across the country both physically and digitally. Digitally he has made his way on to most people’s playlist with his productions which can vary from […]

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Castle Arms Hotel

Live music this Saturday night, make sure you come along and join us for what promises to be a night full of entertainment.

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The Jury

FREE
The Jury

The Jury returns for the final time this year, so we want everyone to come out and make this an unforgettable night for everyone included.

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Rev-20

FREE
Rev-20

Ireland's newest cover band. Playing all genres with their broad and vast repertoire guaranteeing a fun and entertaining experience, come and see what a lot of people are talking about.

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Aidan Doyle Live

FREE

Aidan Doyle will be playing here Saturday night, come and enjoy what will be a night packed full of fun and entertainment

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Strings & Things

FREE

Strings & Things are a high energy contemporary folk band from Tipperary/Galway. Over the years they have created a unique sound mixing various genres from their backgrounds.  Influences include, Trad, Folk, Pop and Rock. They […]

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Dooley Brothers

FREE
Lennons Bar and Venue

The brilliant Dooley Brothers this Saturday Night. Make sure you come and join us for a night packed of fun and good music.

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Cops and Donuts

Gardaí attached to Abbeyleix and Portlaoise Garda Stations are holding a ‘Cops and Donuts’ fundraiser for Special Olympics Ireland/Leinster. We hope to see a big turn out for this very special cause.

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SOUND MEDITATION CLASS

€20

Sound meditation can be an effective way to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can also improve sleep quality and increase feelings of well-being, for this class you will need to bring with you something […]

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Raheen vintage club

€20

Raheen vintage club annual road run Sunday 20th November. Registration from 11am at Colt Gaa grounds. Run will leave at 12pm sharp. In aid of local charities. Refreshments after the run in Doogue's Bar

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Solas Repair Shop Event

FREE

Bring your broken treasures to us, where we will have a team of skilled professionals from many areas, to repair and restore. Why Repair? repair and reuse is more often a cheaper and most certainly […]

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Emo Art & Craft Fair

Emo Art & Craft Fair

The Emo Art And Craft fair takes place this Sunday. This will be the perfect occasion to get unique Christmas presents, so we look forward to seeing you all there.

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Live Ballads Sunday

FREE
Live Ballads Sunday

Join us this Sunday night for an evening of ballad songs. This promises to be a fun filled night and any person who plays a musical instrument can feel free to take part as well.

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Adrian (Jackpot) Lewis – The Brewery

€11
Adrian (Jackpot) Lewis – The Brewery

Two Time World Darts Champion Adrian Lewis is back in town. Make sure you come and join us for what will be a fun night for all involved.

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Sunday Night DJ Colette

FREE
Sunday Night DJ Colette

What a way to finish off the weekend, we have DJ Colette with all your favourite tunes Sunday night, so we look forward to a great nights entertainment.

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We’re Listening Now

FREE
We’re Listening Now

What to expect? A chat with your local friendly historian Sinead Holland, and a chance to share what you remember. You will also get to meet other people interested in local history and stories. Sinead […]

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