County Laois offers a warm welcome and the promise of a unique experience that lingers long after your visit, with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant local charm.
County Laois serves up a delicious taste of Ireland, where local flavours, cosy cafés, and lively pubs offer memorable moments and warm hospitality in every bite and sip.
County Laois invites you to rest and recharge with a range of welcoming accommodation, from charming guesthouses to elegant hotels, all set against a backdrop of peaceful countryside and friendly local charm.
Planning your visit to County Laois is the first step towards a memorable escape, with helpful tips, local insights, and all you need to make the most of your time in this hidden gem of Ireland.
Laois Chamber Alliance brings together Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism under one umbrella—enhancing collaboration, events, and opportunities to build a thriving local economy and promote Laois as a premier destination to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
County Laois offers a warm welcome and the promise of a unique experience that lingers long after your visit, with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant local charm.
County Laois serves up a delicious taste of Ireland, where local flavours, cosy cafés, and lively pubs offer memorable moments and warm hospitality in every bite and sip.
County Laois invites you to rest and recharge with a range of welcoming accommodation, from charming guesthouses to elegant hotels, all set against a backdrop of peaceful countryside and friendly local charm.
Planning your visit to County Laois is the first step towards a memorable escape, with helpful tips, local insights, and all you need to make the most of your time in this hidden gem of Ireland.
Laois Chamber Alliance brings together Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism under one umbrella—enhancing collaboration, events, and opportunities to build a thriving local economy and promote Laois as a premier destination to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone.
Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!
Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it?
Kids Daytime Concert featuring all the hits from K-POP Demon Hunters, Wicked, Disney, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & more. The all-new show features awesome set design, costumes, exciting choreography, and tons of cool surprises.
The ultimate Megadeth experience is coming back to Ireland. Formed in 2007 by lifelong Megadeth fans Richie and Darryl, Megadeth UK have spent nearly two decades perfecting every riff, solo, and scream that made Dave Mustaine’s band one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal.
The Portlaoise Jazz Festival will launch in 2026. Expect bopping jazz, cool blues, smooth soul along with family friendly daytime concerts. On Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st the festival will take to the pubs of Portlaoise where we have an exciting selection of music planned across the entire town.
Deriving from Ireland’s original Guinness Jazz Band, so popular in the 80’s and 90’s, they have played and continue to play major jazz festivals, jazz clubs throughout Europe, with regular performances in Germany, Scandinavia, the UK, and Ireland. Always one of the most popular attractions at jazz venues proving through the years, their immense popularity […]
Craic Sabbath started in early 2015, made up of members of various existing metal bands from the Limerick area, playing Ozzy era Black Sabbath material with plans to expand into other eras of Sabbath History. With seven members in the band, the line-up changes during the show, guitar players change, keyboards come in and out, […]
Everlong play Foo Fighters tunes for the Foo Fighters Fans, from the casual listener to the die hard, B-side lover Foo-head. That’s what moves Everlong Echoes, and that’s what we do every time we hit the stage: play with passion, joy, utmost respect for the Foos and try to get as close as we can […]
You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once. A charismatic, authentic, passionate, and popular renegade himself, Huey’s groove is infectious. And now he’s heading out on his first solo tour – mixing music and chat - […]
Is it a bird? … Is it a plane? … No, it’s probably Jason Byrne with his head in the f**king clouds again. Join “The Outright King of Live Comedy” on his daily commute between having his feet firmly on the ground and his head floating in the clouds. There’s enough crap going on in […]
Following a string of sold-out shows across the country, Europe’s premier tribute to the supergroup Fleetwood Mac, Mack Fleetwood are set to return to Kavanagh's Courtyard Venue. They are selling out major music venues, enthralling crowds and receiving rave reviews wherever they go. Book early to be sure not to miss this opportunity for a truly brilliant […]
Tony Cantwell is at war with toxic masculinity. His greatest weapon? Crying loads. A comedy show built around life’s strangest emotional outbursts, from odd tears in Transition Year to a meltdown over Bluey. Through surreal tangents and personal confessions, Tony explores how unexpected tears reveal our truest selves. It’s weird, heartfelt, and hilarious - a […]
Ireland’s adopted Aussie whirlwind is back with a brand-new hour of rapid-fire stand-up. Fresh off hosting Dublin’s hottest comedy club, The Craic Den, and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, Damo brings his signature mix of off-the-cuff madness and laser-sharp storytelling. This kind of chaotic playfulness has made him a favourite on […]
Ghosts of War honour the music of legacy of Slayer. We strive to bring you the best in a Slayer Sounding experience. Band members from Two Tales of Woe, Iona Death Cult and Psykosis.
Rugged Little Pill, the definitive Alanis Morissette tribute act, take you on a trip through the hits of Canadian superstar who was one of the biggest selling female artists of all time with over 75 million records sold throughout her career to date
Formed in spring 2018, from Turin (Italy), Electric Blue offers a tribute to the Cranberries, reproducing all the hits of the Irish band as well as some solo songs by Dolores O'Riordan. They can offer both a full electric show and an acoustic show. The band consists of 4 members, like the original band.
Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. Shane is the boy from school who was capable of more, the kid who could always do better. Well, just try catching him now. Expect rapid-fire craic and big-hearted feelings in his brand-new […]
Smash Hits are the legendary one-of-a-kind tribute to the nostalgic era of dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin five-piece brings back the soundtrack of the turn of the century with a relentless set of absolute bangers. Fully decked out in outrageous outfits, Smash Hits are a throwback to a feel-good time of old-skool nightclub DJs, […]
Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian from Belfast. He has accelerated through the comedy ranks at an anxiety inducing rate. Vittorio is also known for his chart topping podcast, Mike & Vittorio’s Guide To Parenting with fellow comedian Mike Rice as well as co-creator of the online series, Fin Vs The Internet.
Host - A Tribute to Ghost" known for its elaborate costumes and on-stage persona. The band, which has been active since at least 2022, is recognized as Ireland's only Ghost Tribute Band and performs multiple shows annually.
Based in Ireland, this six-piece band is comprised of top Irish session musicians who have worked as sidemen with top international artistes including Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, The Waterboys, Mary Black, Henry McCullough, Joan Jet and Smash Mouth to name a few. These guys cover every subtle nuance of Springsteen’s music with performances by veteran […]
