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Quaker tale to be told in new film set Laois village

The Laois Short Film Bursary of €10,000 has been awarded to Songway Films for their short film The Light Within. The film is a supernatural tale set in Rosenallis in 1780 where Lydia, a teenager must defy her Quaker upbringing to save her ailing ...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:33

IN PICTURES: New Laois art exhibition opens

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IN PICTURES: Check out the talent as new Laois art exhibition opens

The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally were delighted to present a new exhibition Spontaneous People / Spontaneous Paintings. This two-person exhibition brings together works by artists Diana Chambers and Seamus Morton. The exhibition is curated by ...

05 Apr 2023 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois Electric Picnic town is the place to learn 'fully-fledged fiction'

The Electric Picnic Stradbally can sometimes be a place where fact meets fiction so its the perfect town to learn how to master the craft of fiction writing. Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s recent memoir ...

26 Aug 2023 at 12:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: New Laois public art unveiled in Portlaoise

To celebrate Culture Night 2023, Laois County Council launch 'Fragments of Time and Space' - the new sculpture by David Beattie at the new County Library in Portlaoise. The artwork was launched by Cllr Paschal Mc Evoy, Cathaoirleach of ...

30 Sept 2023 at 14:33

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IN PICTURES: Nature takes centre stage at Laois art exhibition

The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, are delighted to present DÚLRA, an exhibition by the Stradbally Library Painters. The Stradbally Library Painters began their journey in the Autumn of 2021, meeting on Wednesdays in the Stradbally ...

05 Dec 2023 at 20:33

Arts & Entertainment

IN PICTURES: Gala glam as feast of drama played out on Laois stage for annual festival

The Mountmellick Drama Festival features the cream of Irish amateur dramatics every year and 2024 is no different. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Photographer Denis Byrne went along to the opening ...

20 Apr 2024 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Laois town's theatre group makes dramatic return

The Mountmellick Drama Group made a triumphant return to their local stage for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, to present two nights of theatre on March 14 and 15. Photographer Denis Byrne went along to ...

18 Mar 2024 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois council's team creative sets out on digital arts journey

Laois County Council's Culture and Creativity Team is creating a special residency for creatives who specialise in Digital Arts. The council aims to recruit artists to creatively explore the themes of Creative ...

14 Oct 2023 at 17:33

Local News

IN PICTURES: Masterclass in beautiful Laois surrounds

The Laois Arthouse hosted artist Tom McLean who led a four-day Masterclass Art Programme entitled Construct/Deconstruct for adults, in beautiful surroundings of the Malthouse, Stradbally. The annual ...

30 Jun 2022 at 10:33

Arts & Entertainment

Abbeyleix art exhibition will see 'fantasy and fairytales' this August

A new art exhibition will launch in Abbeyleix library, which blends surrealism and fantasy in modern art. The exhibition entitled 'A Peculiar Fairytale' will be available to the public for the ...

01 Aug 2024 at 13:33

Arts & Entertainment

The Leaves Festival of Writing and Music takes over Laois this week

The Leaves Festival of Writing and Music comes to Laois this November. The festival will feature local Laois creatives, along with big national names. Supported by the arts and Laois County ...

05 Nov 2024 at 07:33

Portlaoise

Laois artist's 'unique upbringing' paved her way to success

Laois artist Nadia Rice will return to her roots for a stunning solo-exhibition. The Portlaoise born artist is known for her detail and gorgeous drawings of Laois landscapes. Ms Rice had ...

23 Feb 2025 at 19:33

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