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What’s On Guide

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!

Summer Stars Events In Libraries Around Laois

Summer Stars is the free national reading programme that takes place in all public libraries between 7th June – 31st August. Pop into Portlaoise Library on Friday, 7th June for the launch of this years […]

Free

July Pop Up Parent & Child Craft Tables

Mountmellick Library will be holding Pop Up Parent & Child Craft Tables for the month of July. The Kids’ craft Table is a weekly pop-up where children can keep their minds busy and imagination flowing. […]

Free

Farm Animal Craft Table

Abbeyleix library is delighted to have a series of Craft tables taking place on Saturdays through July. The next will be a Farm Animal Craft Table event. Come and join in on the Summer Stars […]

Free

Childminding Information Session

Mountmellick Library are holding an information session for anyone interested in or involved in Childminding. To explain the new Childminding regulations due out later this year, Joanne Fenlon from Laois County Childcare Committee will be […]

Free

Knitting Club at Portlaoise Library

Held every Wednesday morning a chance to meet, mingle and chat a lot with local knitters! Tea, coffee and refreshments available. Join our knitting circle, make new friends, and have fun discussing the patterns, and […]

Free

Teenager Activity Day 2 with Midland Escape 2024

This will be the second action-packed activity day for Teenagers Aged 13-19 years. Half the group will Paddle Board whilst the other half will Cycle. After the break the groups will switch so everyone will […]

€22.42

Irish Culture – Past & Present LEGO Brick Workshop

Join internationally known lego Brick Artist Jessica Farrell for a workshop that explores Irish heritage in a unique way through creative expression. In small groups, families build custom models which represent aspects of Irish culture […]

Free

Weaving Workshop Abbeyleix Library

Join Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder for a workshop on the ancient art of weaving, using willow and other natural materials. Beth will guide each child through the process of creating their very own craft […]

Free