Twin Trees Heywood Art and Culture Festival
19th August 2021 - 21st August 2021
Celebrating the Heritage of Lutyens’ Heywood Gardens, and Ballinakill Village, Co. Laois
Heywood Gardens (Lutyens),
Festivals
Festivals
You’re Welcome to Celebrate with Us
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 25 festivals held throughout the county every year, 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. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…
Durrow Scarecrow Festival
30th July 2023 - 7th August 2023
This family friendly festival has everything and is jam packed with things to do every day. Come and see the amazing scarecrows that take over the village, enjoy artisan food markets, craft workshops, daily entertainment and lots and lots of things for children to do
Twin Trees Festival
17th August 2023 - 20th August 2023
Visit Laois this August and wander The Twin Trees Festival, a three day outdoor painting event taking place in Heywood Gardens on day one, the woodlands and lakes on day two and Ballinakill Village on day three. With past participants and new artists on the scene, we welcome all to visit Laois to see the very picturesque Ballinakill on canvas. Let's celebrate art and culture in Laois.
Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
The Power of Words Festival Abbeyleix
18th August 2023 - 20th August 2023
A weekend celebrating words, written, spoken, acted, and sung! Writing Workshops, Open Mic's, Theatre, Children's Events, Music, Walks, Talks and much more, all happening in Abbeyleix Town.
National Ploughing Championship 2023
19th September 2023 - 21st September 2023
The National Ploughing Championships will return to Ratheniska in 2023, taking place from September 19th to 21st. Attracting an annual attendance of almost 300,000 this spectacular annual “Farming Festival” has it all.