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…
This course gives you the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This is the best value for money self-defence course around. This course provides you with weeks of training in a fully insured top facility under experienced […]
Water Safety Laois are delivering senior Water Safety classes for 16 years + which incudes the option of National pool Lifeguard. Classes delivered by highly experienced volunteers. Spaces are limited so book early.
What happens at a Sound Meditation class? Lay on a comfortable mat with pillow and blanket. The goal of a Sound meditation class isn't to listen and pay attention but rather to let the sound […]
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
Zumbini Class for kids 0-5 is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development. We will Dance, Sing and Play on Instruments.
We are delighted to announce that VI /Blind Football will return for 4 sessions, starting this Sunday. Taking part in visually impaired football is a great way to be active and meet other people with […]
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
Want to learn about filmmaking? This is a six week, of one hour each Saturday, crash course to get you started. Ideally aimed at those from Transition Year upwards. Places limited so make sure you […]
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
Dance Classes are returning here next week. These classes offer the chance to learn how to preform dances such as Waltz, Tango, Jive and a lot more. This will be a fun event to learn […]
This will be a fun way to keep active and healthy. These leagues are for male and female between the ages of sixteen and forty. The leagues will be played on a Wednesday across four […]
Self-defence training is a life skill that helps women to be more aware of their surroundings and be prepared for the unexpected at any time. Through the self defence training, women are taught to become […]
This six week programme is suitable for 15-18 year olds. It will help to build lean muscle and maintain a healthy body fat as a teen. Adding land workouts to your exercise routine will also […]
This is a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments. The exhibition is curated by the National Monuments Service in partnership with the Office of Public Works. The exhibition provides in one […]
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
This Making Comics Workshop would be suitable for Transition students and upwards. This six week course will guide you through how to turn different ideas into comics. You will also have the opportunity to write […]
Con Maloney is back from his retirement to bring back his Iconic Nostalgic Sunday Night Mix - that we all remember from the old Egan's nightclub dance floor. Come along on the night you never […]
This family-friendly puzzle solving experience is designed for children of all ages, and will test the knowledge, critical thinking and puzzle solving skills of the participants. The entrants will need to walk around the museum, […]
Line Dancing classes will be starting later this month in BloomHQ. Line dancing is great fun because it can be danced with or without a partner. Line dancing is popular because it is easy to […]
This 12-week Aqua fit programme is brought to you by Laois Leisure and supported by Laois Sports Partnership. This programme aims to get people active with while providing a social element for participants to meet […]
The benefits of yoga are almost endless! Practicing yoga helps build healthy virtues and good values, such as discipline, honesty, devotion, self-inquiry, mindfulness. Yoga empowers you to make conscious choices toward living a more healthy […]
Places are limited for these classes, so booking early is essential. This will be a chance to learn a new hobby and have some fun when doing it.
Mountrath Community School will be preforming the Super Trouper Musical over three consecutive nights at the end of this month. They have rehearsed so hard for this and we hope you will all turn out […]
This 12-week Aqua fit programme is brought to you by Laois Leisure and supported by Laois Sports Partnership. This programme aims to get people active with while providing a social element for participants to meet […]
Mountmellick Library's Junior Book Club which is suitable for 8-12 year olds is open for new members. The next meeting takes place the end of this month, we would hope to see some more new […]
There will be a showing of the Ripple Effect film in Mountmellick Library. This film was a five part video series showcasing multidisciplinary performances of Laois Artists, produced by Caroline Keane and filmed by Louis […]
Come out for a great Dramatic event in Mountmellick Community Arts Centre. Buy tickets early, this would be an ideal Christmas present for drama lovers.
Join us this Wednesday coming in Portlaoise Library for Children's Story Time. As well as the story time there will be simple yoga and relaxation with Una Curran. Everyone is welcome to attend and we […]
Based in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, we are a group of beekeepers whose mission is to improve the local art Beekeeping through education and support. Come along and see if this would be of interest to […]
Durrow Bridge Club have resumed their Bridge nights in the Castle Arms Hotel. All are most welcome we look forward to seeing some new faces join us in the coming weeks.
Empress Elizabeth of Austria turns 40. Always famed for her beauty, Elizabeth finds herself battling between conforming as a mere “trophy” figure with a tiny waist (maintained by her tight corsets), or rebelling against expectations […]
We have our weekly quiz tonight with Midlands 103 Radio host Keith Shanley. Come and see if you have what it takes to win. See you all there for a fun filled night.
Starting this Wednesday we will have dance classes these will be a good way of staying fit and meeting new people while enjoying something different. See you all here.
Our quiz nights are kicking off this Thursday night and every Thursday night. Good fun so come in and join the quiz
We have decided that there was such a good response to the last event that it would become a weekly event for the winter. This would give parents the chance to meet new people and […]
Portlaoise library is hosting a coffee morning for the 'Hello, How Are You' campaign. The campaign is about connecting with those around us and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The concept is that […]
Enjoy a complimentary Tea/Coffee with the Laois Alzheimer Society team, along with guest speakers who are there to chat informally after occasional presentations on a range of topics of interest. Everybody is welcome to attend […]
Irish Conversation class will be taking place throughout March. This will be an opportunity to improve your Irish speaking skills. All levels of Irish speakers are welcome, its important that we keep the Irish language […]
Pat's Art Classes are starting back, these classes are open for anybody and are designed to share the knowledge, understanding and experience of art and design to encourage you to develop your own artistic voice.
Performing live is still one of Duke Special’s main passions, and over the years he has played to captive audiences across the world. Whether he performs solo, as a duo with his long-time friend and […]
A fun and interactive two days is guaranteed where you will have the opportunity to rediscover your playful self through the medium of Neuro Dramatic Play. Learn take-away skills and reignite the playfulness within, through […]
Come down to the Anvil this Friday night and support our local Rugby Club Portarlington RFC and have a lot of fun helping the club raise much needed funds to continue the growth of the […]
Don’t forget our monthly Traditional Irish music session is on this Friday night, we look forward to seeing you all here and hopefully seeing some new faces as well. Everyone is welcome to attend on […]
The Dooley Brothers are back here and we cant think of a better way to start off the weekend in style. We look forward to seeing you all here for what will be a fun […]
George Murphy is an Irish singer songwriter who hails from the Dublin suburb of Beaumount. He exploded onto the Irish music scene after his memorable appearances on the RTE Television show “You’re a Star”. Just out […]
The Luna Boys are back in The Square Bar this Friday night. This trio have taken the country, folk and bluegrass genre and moulded them into their own brand of boom grass and their high-energy live […]
This Saturday night sees the return of DJ Sprocket to Peigs Bar. This will be a night of music hits from the likes of U2,Thin Lizzy, Howard Jones, Luke Kelly, Abba, Elton John and many […]
When you buy from a local business, you're supporting the dreams and livelihoods of your neighbours. So next time you're in the market for something, consider going to buy at the farmer's market for the […]
We've toys for all ages from soft play to cars, arts and crafts to dress up there's something for everyone. All kids under 4yrs welcome with their adult. We'll have morning tea ready for adults […]
Parents can join us for a delicious cup of coffee and great conversation while your little one gets hands-on with exploring the benefits of sensory play. This event is only for 0-three years of age.
Portlaoise Library's Chapter One Book Club will be meeting next Friday morning. If you love books, you should come by and join our club, refreshments will be provided on the day. We look forward to […]
We will be having a Coffee Morning on Friday and this will continue every Friday for a while. Call in and have a Tea or Coffee and a friendly chat with us some Friday morning.
The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co Laois, are delighted to present Spontaneous People / Spontaneous Paintings. This two-person exhibition brings together works by artists Diana Chambers and Seamus Morton. The exhibition will be opened by Pádraig […]