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Lewis Capaldi confirmed as Electric Picnic headliner after fans uncovered booking days ago
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (359+ words) The worst-kept secret in Irish music has finally been confirmed as Lewis Capaldi has been announced as the latest headline act for Electric Picnic 2026. The Scottish singer-songwriter will top the bill on Friday, August 28, at Ireland's biggest music and arts…...
ACHL Division 1: The Harps march on to final after winning away to Clough-Ballacolla
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (78+ words) Laois Today Clough-Ballacolla 0-24 The Harps 3-22" ACHL Division 1 Semi Final" The Harps are in their second ACHL Division 1 final in three years after beating Clough-Ballacolla this evening in a high scoring encounter. The victors made the short trip to Ballacolla for…...
Laois gymnast set for European Championships after remarkable rise continues
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (424+ words) Less than a year after becoming the first Laois gymnast to represent Ireland, Ratheniska teenager Lauren Kelly is preparing for the biggest competition of her career after qualifying for the European Championships. Lauren's remarkable progress has continued at pace since…...
U-13 Football: Extra time classic as The Heath edge out St Paul's in Division 2 A final
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (81+ words) Laois Today The Heath 3-9 St Paul's 1-13 (AET)" U-13 Football League Division 2 A Final" The Heath were crowned Division 2 A champions following a pulsating encounter with St Paul's in the Centre of Excellence. The Heath came from behind to force extra time…...
Laois clubs set for huge F'ile na n Gael and Camogie weekend with teams from across the country to take part
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (1608+ words) Laois clubs will be strongly represented when F'ile na n Gael and F'ile Camogie take place on Saturday, with teams from right across the county preparing to welcome some of the best young talent in Ireland. The county, along with…...
Laois photographer shortlisted in national astrophotography competition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) Paul's stunning image, Heart Nebula IC1805, captures the spectacular Heart Nebula, located approximately 7, 500 light years from Earth in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Members of the public are now being invited to vote for their favourite image as part of the competition's…...
Latvian dance group to celebrate 20 years with special cultural showcase in Portlaoise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (260+ words) A vibrant celebration of Latvian culture will take place in Portlaoise this weekend as Latvian folk dance group Karbunkulis marks its 20th anniversary with a special outdoor event. The free cultural showcase, titled "Dancing the Sun's Path', will be held at…...
Laois Football Podcast: Down defeat | Ladies face relegation battle | League semi finals
1+ week, 3+ day ago (72+ words) Laois Today The Laois Football Podcast is back but unfortunately we haven't much good news to talk about. The Laois footballers were eliminated from the Tailteann Cup by Down. While the Laois Ladies were also knocked out of the championship…...
Camogie: 'The sky is the limit' " Collier and Jones praise outstanding Laois display
1+ week, 3+ day ago (72+ words) Camogie: "The sky is the limit" " Collier and Jones praise outstanding Laois display Laois Today Laois joint managers Pat Collier and Rob Jones were understandably delighted after their side completed a perfect group campaign with a comprehensive victory over Westmeath,…...
All-Ireland Ladies IFC: Relegation battle ahead for Laois as Wexford goal power brings defeat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (548+ words) The Laois Ladies are facing a relegation battle after they were beaten in their second All-Ireland Intermediate championship encounter. After losing narrowly to Clare in Round 1, Peter O'Leary's charges knew a draw or a win would progress them to the…...