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!
Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]
Come see a screening of the 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemoration Film. Learn how the famine affeced Mountmellick in this glimpse into local history. Venue: Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery, O’Moore St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 […]
See these short films created by members of the Mountemellick Community. Directed by Ellen Buckley, these films were performed as part of the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival. Experience their first public screening as part […]
Join us in Portlaoise Library for Culture Night and prepare to be swept away by a magical night of music and entertainment as the Drawing Room Opera Company presents an enchanting performance that will captivate […]
Join internationally acclaimed classical musicians David Vesey and Alina Obreja for a concert duet on Piano and Cello. The performance will feature music inspired by the night, and promises an engaging experience for music lovers […]
The Mountmellick Community Arts Collective have engaged with a diverse range of community groups to share their unique stories with the public. Stories featuring members of the Travelling Community, LGBTQ groups and community members from […]
A half hour performance on Uilleann Pipes, Harp and Fiddle. The acclaimed performers will play a mix of traditional Irish music, and newly composed tunes in the trad style. The music will then be followed […]
An Old Time Sing-Along hosted by John Joe Wright will take place on the Old Square, Stradbally Library. This will be an Open floor Session for Musicians, Storytellers, Dán Direach As-Gaeilge, Yarns & Limericks. Everyone […]
The baby & Toddler group at Mountrath Library will return on the last Wednesday of September. Come along anytime between 10am and 11.30am on the day, and new members are most welcome.
Discover how to transform your home into a thriving nature reserve with Donna Mullen, author of Make Your Home a Nature Reserve. Donna shares practical advice and creative ideas for welcoming nature into any space—whether you […]
Portlaoise Library will be screening the 1955 romantic drama Marty. This stunning directorial debut by Delbert Mann won the Academy Award for best picture and was also the first film to win the Palme d’Or […]
Join the Sustainable Life School for an eye-opening workshop on sustainable fashion. This session will delve into the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, offering practical advice on how to make more conscious […]
Talking Buddies is designed for parents of toddlers aged 15months to 3.5years. It is developed by Laura Lalor, senior speech and language therapist with 11+years experience. Toddler Talk includes evidence-based strategies that are easy to […]
Europe Direct Portlaoise and Portlaoise Library are delighted to invite you to join sustainability expert Aoife Munn for a magical workshop. Using all recycled materials, kids will create their own fairy (or elf) village. This […]
Join Anna from Big Sky Flowers for an engaging 2-hour workshop on the essentials of compost making. Whether you're new to composting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will cover a variety of composting […]
Find easy and enjoyable ways to move towards more sustainable living. This 2 hour workshop outlines some easy switches to make, key areas that have to be done like avoiding chemicals, reduce their waste, avoid […]
