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…
Creative Ireland Laois in partnership with Laois Media Network and Dunamaise Arts Centre invite you to: - Screening showcase of recent shorts made in Laois selected by Seamus Duggan, RTÉ Short screen - Launch of Laois Short […]
This completely new show is guaranteed to have you singing and clapping along, as classic hits are belted out from across the decades! Songs you had forgotten, chart toppers and one-hit-wonders, all delivered in unique […]
Pupils from junior infants to sixth class are involved in the show. Parents and families are invited to attend the big production which promises to be a drama-filled and memorable event.
The Community Recognition Fund is a major initiative designed to specifically support communities across the country that have welcomed and are hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries. The scheme details set out […]
The book will take you on an historic journey from the centre of Ireland where the reader will behold the boyhood deeds of Fionn mac Cumhaill, seek knowledge from the Christian monks, wisdom from the […]
Eve was once a champion rose grower, but after years without a big success her business is on the verge of collapse. She reluctantly starts to consider selling to a successful competitor. In a last-ditch […]
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.
Shchedryk is a historical drama that takes place in Ivano-Frankivsk during the Second World War, where three families – Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish – share a large house in the city of Stanislaviv. The families […]
Seamus Murphy’s film examines Irish writer Pat Ingoldsby’s unique world. Ingoldsby’s poems and candid anecdotes bear witness to a visceral relationship with his beloved Dublin, fellow Dubliners and anything that catches his interest. Personal challenges, […]
Unleash the Power of Your First Chapter. Tips for Writing a Page-Turner that Hooks Readers from the Start. Everyone welcome and a good knowledge of the English language is important.
Róise, a woman still in mourning following the sudden death of her husband Frank, is initially annoyed by a mysterious dog shows up at her door. But a series of eerie coincidences soon has Róise […]
Aisha Osagie is a young woman who fled Nigeria after members of her family were killed. Ending up in Ireland, she is placed in the direct provision system. She tries her best to eke out […]
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 […]