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New young curators of the arts to lead the way in Laois

Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to announce Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne as the two young people who will join the NASC Network Young Curators programme for 2023/24. Dunamaise Arts Centre and its partner venues in the NASC Regional Venue Network ...

14 Aug 2023 at 18:33

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 Council, a wide array of workshops, talks, and Q&A’s will ...

05 Nov 2024 at 07:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois artist to display new exhibition after two year residency

Laois artist Stephanie Deady's hard work over the last two years as artist in residence at the Arthouse in Stradbally will be displayed for all to see when her new exhibition opens this weekend. The exhibition 'Measure for Measure' will open on ...

03 Dec 2024 at 20:33

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Laois GAA referee and Laois artist's amazing cover of David Gray's Debauchery

Better known for his nationwide GAA refereeing skills in Croke Park, it may surprise many that Laois man Shay Mulhare is also a gifted singer. He recently collaborated with a fellow native of The Heath, Laois artist Kate Deegan aka 'Warmcans', ...

22 Jan 2026 at 22:33

Local News

Laois woman’s life and friendship with Hollywood star to go global

The story of Laois woman Emma Forarty’s life with the debilitating condition known as butterfly skin and her friendship with Hollywood star Colin Farrell is recounted in a new film that is set to screened globally. The Slightest Touch is the ...

01 Mar 2026 at 20:33

Newsletter Laois Live

Sensational Indian festival returning to Laois this summer

For the third year, a thrilling festival celebrating India and its people will take place in Laois. Bollywood dancers and singers, delicious Indian food, sports and family entertainment will bring the sights, sounds, smells and hopefully ...

01 Mar 2026 at 22:33

Arts & Entertainment

Laois historian gives voice to forgotten key figure of Irish history

A Laois historian's new book aims to highlight the instrumental role one politician played in the foundation of the Irish Free State. Clonaslee historian Dr Michael Loughman recently launched his book 'James Ryan and the development of ...

02 Mar 2026 at 21:33

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Laois school hits all the right notes with magical musical

Mountrath Community School students raised the roof of St Philomena's Hall, Mountrath, with their 2026 production Come From Away. Photographer Alf Harvey went along to capture the show on camera for the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

08 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Laois artistic community given boost with new grants available

Laois groups and individuals were given the chance to learn about the grants available from Laois County Council for creative and artistic projects at two recent information sessions. Photographer Michael Scully attended the event in ...

21 Feb 2026 at 10:33

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Laois curtain call for Mountmellick Drama Festival

The curtain went up on the Mountmellick Drama Festival 2026 at the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre on March 6 with photographer Denis Byrne on hand for the Leinster Express / Laois Live to capture the audience gather to celebrate ...

14 Mar 2026 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

Drama feast of Laois plays on the menu in Mountmellick

A night of innovative drama is in store when the Mountmellick Arts Collective present a packed night of theatre this weekend. The collective launched two years ago, presenting six ten-minute plays at the 2024 Mountmellick Cultural ...

15 Mar 2026 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

Leonard Cohen's power with words to be explored in Laois

Fans of Leonard Cohen are in for a real delight in Laois this summer when a renowned author and a long-time friend leads a creative writing retreat based on the writings of the much-loved Canadian singer/songwriter. The Power of ...

15 Mar 2026 at 20:33

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