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…
Frances Harney and Tom Conroy, in association with Mountmellick C.S., proudly present the world premiere of, “To The Dome”, a quintessentially theatrical show with a charming mix of drama, singing, dance and music … including more than 20 original musical numbers.
This fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday with the midland County of Laois in Ireland as the event base
Frances Harney and Tom Conroy, in association with Mountmellick C.S., proudly present the world premiere of, “To The Dome”, a quintessentially theatrical show with a charming mix of drama, singing, dance and music … including more than 20 original musical numbers.
The rolling midland’s landscape will bring participants near and past ice age esker ridges, neolithic ring forts, the Dún of Clopook (Home of the Púca), medieval churches, landed gentry estates, An Cruchan, round towers, and lots mor
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be offering a creative Viking Bead Making workshops. Children will learn about ancient craft of glass bead making and will create and design their own necklaces or bracelets to take home using an easy to use polymer clay!
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be exploring the past through our Viking House excavation workshop - The Big Dig! Places are limited so reserve your ticket online now! The Big Dig at Timahoe Heritage Festival 2022 is supported by The Heritage Council as part of the Laois Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2026.
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day the children will get to see our Viking Coin Making Workshop where we will demonstrate how Ireland's first coin was minted while learning all about ancient trade and commerce in medieval Ireland.
Frances Harney and Tom Conroy, in association with Mountmellick C.S., proudly present the world premiere of, “To The Dome”, a quintessentially theatrical show with a charming mix of drama, singing, dance and music … including more than 20 original musical numbers.
There will be a Craft Market every 1st Sunday of the Month at Solas
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be offering a creative Viking Bead Making workshops. Children will learn about ancient craft of glass bead making and will create and design their own necklaces or bracelets to take home using an easy to use polymer clay!
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be exploring the past through our Viking House excavation workshop - The Big Dig! Places are limited so reserve your ticket online now! The Big Dig at Timahoe Heritage Festival 2022 is supported by The Heritage Council as part of the Laois Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2026.
Timahoe Heritage Festival is on 4th & 5th of June in Timahoe Heritage Centre, Co Laois with lots of family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day the children will get to see our Viking Coin Making Workshop where we will demonstrate how Ireland's first coin was minted while learning all about ancient trade and commerce in medieval Ireland.
Fin Dwyer, from the acclaimed Irish History Podcast, will give a talk on The Great Famine, with particular emphasis on the fact that 2022 is the 175th anniversary of 1847 - the worst year of the Great Hunger, also known as Black ’47.
Fin is an historian, author and podcaster, who studied archaeology and Greek and Roman Civilisation in University College Dublin and completed a masters in archaeology in 2004.
Join us at The Midlands Park Hotel for what promises to be a great night's entertainment with the wonderful Nathan Carter.
Set aside Sunday 12th June as a day for nurturing and rebalancing for your good self or a loved one.
The date is set for a very special collaboration between two heart based women to hold space for you to deeply release, relax and come back to your highest self.
The day will restore harmony between body, mind and spirit through gentle yoga, meditation, journaling, forest bathing, delicious vegan lunch and an afternoon of blissful sound healing.
With a full house of traders from across Ireland, there will be something for all tastes, interests and budgets. From rare and collectable books, banknotes and coins, to antique and vintage jewellery, plus furniture big and small, countless items for the home from tableware to artworks, and a whole host of quirky curios besides.
Top gardening speakers, food, entertainment for all the family!
Wonderfully recreating the feel of a country home in 1980s Ireland, An Cailín Ciúin, adapted from Claire Keegan’s acclaimed short story, Foster, is a genuine, deeply felt portrait of the bonds that sustain us.
Wonderfully recreating the feel of a country home in 1980s Ireland, An Cailín Ciúin, adapted from Claire Keegan’s acclaimed short story, Foster, is a genuine, deeply felt portrait of the bonds that sustain us.
Frank and JJ are taking to the stage together - The Apple and the Tree!
Chapterhouse Theatre Company Presents magical theatre in magical surroundings.
Make sure to get your early bird tickets on sale 9am this Friday May 6th on www.oldfortquarter.ie
Ticket Sales managed by Dunamaise Arts Centre.
It is with great pleasure to present this fundraising concert, arranged by Nathan James who has put together a great line-up for the show; Miracles of Music, which is a fundraising event for Portlaoise Lourdes pilgrims in need. This fundraiser is to help provide financial assistance to someone who is unwell or in need, who would love to get the opportunity to travel and visit Our Lady of Lourdes.
The Old Fort Quarter Festival 2022 is delighted to return to Portlaoise after a 2-year hiatus, over the last weekend in June Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th. This year’s festival promises to be the largest yet with a bulging line up that will include four fantastic headline gigs, ticketed on the Main Stage in Laois Music Centre, as well as FREE entertainment for all ages across Main Street and Fitzmaurice Plaza, Portlaoise.
Come and join the super fun family activities such as fun summer games, cooking fun, sandcastle building and many more.
Aslan headlines Saturday night of The Old Fort Quarter Festival 2022, as part of their 40th Anniversary nationwide tour that culminates with a headline performance in the 3 Arena in September. We are delighted to work with MCD to secure this huge gig. Aslan came together as a band in 1982, which means they are forty years together in 2022 - an amazing achievement for any band. Over the forty years they have had numerous chart successes, toured the world, broken up, made up and given us some classic songs such as This Is and Crazy World. Today, Aslan continue to entertain the masses in many of Ireland’s and the UKs premier venues.
A unique tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks. Smash Hits! have appeared on bills across Ireland with acts like 50 Cent, MGMT, 5ive, S-Club, Faithless, Wheatus, Orbital, The Saturdays, The Coronas and 2Unlimited. The Smash Hits! live show has been getting the party started in venues, nightclubs, corporate events and festivals for the last five years.
There will be a Craft Market every 1st Sunday of the Month at Solas
