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Have your say on Laois heritage

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26:53 GMT

THOSE looking to have their say on the heritage Laois can do so by submitting ideas to Laois County Council and by attending a meeting next week.

Slieve Bloom hike for charity

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:39 GMT

Hill walkers and Pieta House supporters are being invited to take part in a memorable day long hike in the Slieve Blooms next Saturday May 25, in aid of the suicide counselling service.

Talented Sarah is the Voice of Laois

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:25 GMT

It may have been Eurovision Final night across Europe on Saturday night last, but in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow all eyes were on the 15 finalists vying for the title of Young Voice of Laois 2014.

Week spot Leinster Express gig guide May 14-21

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:10:41 GMT

TUESDAY MAY 14

Council wants ideas on heritage

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:05:42 GMT

County Hall is urging the public to submit their ideas on what should be in the county’s Heritage Plan 2013 – 2018

Mountmellick to host film

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:03:08 GMT

THE Europe Direct information centre in Mountmellick Library will host a special screening of Irland und seine Kinder (Children of Eire) on Saturday May 18 from 12pm to 12.45pm.

Community arts host exhibition in Laois

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:54 GMT

A NUMBER of local artists have recently set up the Facebook page Laois Arts Network with a view to providing a platform for artists around the county to show their work.

Plentyof choice at May festival

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:42:54 GMT

THERE are plenty of events happening across Laois over the next few weeks as part of the Bealtaine celebrations.

Youth theatre success

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:05 GMT

The Dunamaise Arts Centre saw Stradbally Youth Theatre put in a remarkable performance on Saturday 4th May. The members of the youth theatre presented DNA, a dark comedy by Dennis Kelly, directed by Siobhán Coffey and Trevor Mulhare.

Bealtine dancing every week

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:36:35 GMT

AS part of the bealtine festival, there will be dancing for older people with Alicia Christofi-Walshe in the Dunamaise where people can come for some dancing and a cuppa.

Pamela Flood to MC dancing comp

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:58 GMT

PAMELA Flood, former Miss Ireland and RTE Presenter will act as MC at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ night in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise on Friday May 17.

Druid visits town this week

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:24 GMT

For those who haven’t yet got their tickets for the two Druid productions coming to the Dunamaise this week, there is still a chance to get tickets for the shows.

Praise for Arts  officer after draft plan presentation

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:17:03 GMT

LAOIS County Council’s arts officer Muireann Ní Chonnaill received high praise from councillors when she unveiled the draft arts plan at last week’s monthly meeting of the council.

Drama in Portarlington

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:12:27 GMT

PORTARLINGTON Drama Society’s inaugural production The Aquinas Moth is an original work by local writer Sandra Hickey.

Riverbank theatre

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:11:49 GMT

THE Bealtaine Festival and the Riverbank Arts Centre will present ‘The Man In The Woman’s Shoes’ on Friday May 10 at 8pm.

A theatrical treat in Portlaoise

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:11:32 GMT

THE Druid’s visit to Portlaoise is a rare opportunity to see two Druid plays in one week. Audience members can see them individually or see both together with a special combination ticket offer on Saturday 18 May.

Musical society launch show

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:11:30 GMT

Portlaoise Musical Society will be officially launching their 2013 production - Grease - on Friday May 10th in Grellan Delaney’s (Outback).

Druid comes to the Dunamaise

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:11:09 GMT

DRUID will be arriving to the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise with not just one but two remarkable plays by Tom Murphy.

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