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!
ClubVitae Portlaoise are delighted to announce that starting the last week in March we will be running Pilate Classes for beginners and beginners intermediate. The beginners class will take place every Tuesday morning and Friday […]
Meanderings Of A Colourful Mind is a three person, collaborative painting exhibition, featuring the work of Olivia O’Keeffe, Martina Furlong and Marja van Kampen. The theme of the exhibition is The landscape of the imagination […]
In collaboration with Laois Cycling Club, the 6-week Couch to 50km programme aims to give participants the opportunity to build up their cycling experience and confidence of cycling out on the roads as part of […]
Join us at Portlaoise A.C as our Para Athletics Programme returns again this year. These will be fortnightly sessions that will be suitable for boys and girls between the ages of five and seven and […]
Learning to massage your baby is a great way not only to help relieve your baby of any potential tummy symptoms but also to help bond with your baby and grow more confident as a […]
Jiving with Emma will be starting in Timahoe and this will be a four week course taking place weekly. Here couples, children and individuals who attend regularly are learning to master the jive, foxtrot, quickstep […]
We are excited to launch our RollerFit programme as part of the her Moves initiative. RollerFit is a fitness class on skates that combines skills from a range of disciplines to create an experience suitable […]
In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position. This preparation and […]
During the month of May, Portlaoise Library will be hosting a wide range of free events to celebrate this annual festival. Join us in Portlaoise Library for an hour of relaxation, quiet space, and simple […]
Japan, 1943. Following the death of his mother, 12-year-old Mahito moves to the countryside to live with his father and new step-mother in a sprawling estate. There, Mahito draws the attention of a mysterious and […]
Messy play is important for young children, giving them endless ways to develop and learn. All types of play are essential for children’s development and early learning. Play helps children to develop and improve their […]
This event is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in making a difference in our community to learn more about our initiatives and how you can get involved. We'll have tea, coffee, and some delightful […]
Welcome to our exciting event, where we will test your trivia knowledge at our Table Quiz. Join us in person for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. Gather your friends, brush up […]
The Half-Door Club international Music and Dance Festival is a four-day event of set dancing and traditional music in Castletown, Co. Laois. There are 5 ceilithe and 3 workshops and sessions throughout.
The next Opening in the Gallery of Divine Inspiration will be of Orla Mcdonagh's beautiful work Places and Spaces. It will open on Friday 3rd May at 7 pm in Bloomhq, Mountrath. Then run for […]
We're excited to announce that our annual B Sharp Studios Showcase is on again this year in the Mountmellick Arts Centre. Join us and see our extremely talented students and teachers take to the big […]
Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce Sharon Shannon will be playing for the opening night of Portlaoise Trad Fest 2024. While Shannon is certainly acknowledged for writing her own Irish-inspired compositions and her beautiful arrangements […]
Start your May Bank Holiday week-end with Ruaile Buaile the fantastic Irish based 5 piece twisted-trad band. From upbeat old Irish favourites, ground thumping trad, and unique twists on recent day classics, this collective are […]
All the hits with a Trad Twist – Trad hits blend pop rock and funk together with Irish Traditional Music to bring you an unforgettable night of Music and Dance, as part of the 2024 […]
Stretch your legs and see the beauty of Laois' nature this spring at the Slievebloom Walking Festival Slievebloom Walking Festival Spring is the perfect time for the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival. Flowers grace the Slievebloom […]