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<p>Dunamase College teachers Chloe Ní Ghealbháin and Emily Lennox; Dunamase College students, Keris Bergin, Gráinne Heffernan, Dáire Ó Loinín, Ryan Cody Dempsey and Gráinne Ní Dhuinn and Rosa Flannery and Siobhan Buckley from Music Generation Laois with visitors at Dunamase College in Portlaoise during the visit of students and teachers from Kinjo Gakuin High School in Nagoya, Japan Photos: Alf Harvey</p>

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Laois plays host to Japanese harpists

THIRTY-eight young harpists from Kinjo Gaukin High School in Japan toured Laois on three special dates, from 23-25 March.

Cross-border music project showcases Laois ties of friendship

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Cross-border music project showcases Laois ties of friendship

YOUNG musicians from Laois, Offaly and across Northern Ireland took to the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Saturday 20 September, performing original songs from a creative cross-border music project, presented by Music Generation Laois.

Laois trio perform at national launch of Government strategy for disabled people

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Laois trio perform at national launch of Government strategy for disabled people

The Bass Brothers comprising of Tony McInerney, James McInerney and Martin Donoghue put on a blistering set.

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Music Generation Laois/Laois School of Music open evening Photos: Alf Harvey

Music Generation Laois/Laois School of Music open evening Photos: Alf Harvey

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Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening

Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening

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Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening next week

Laois Music Centre to host annual open evening next week

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Day of free creativity for Laois children and young people

Day of free creativity for Laois children and young people

Multi-cultural, inter-generational festival set for Laois

Multi-cultural, inter-generational festival set for Laois

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Laois le Chéile festival will be held in Portlaoise on Saturday 7 June.

Free Community Arts Festival returns to Laois this weekend

Free Community Arts Festival returns to Laois this weekend

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Laois le Chéile is an all-inclusive, multi-cultural, inter-generational community arts festival, taking place on the grounds of Laois Music Centre in the heart of Portlaoise town on next Saturday 7 June, The festival will take place from 1-6pm, and ...

Laois musicians give Coldplay's classic a lash at ‘Fiddle Fiesta’ workshop

Laois musicians give Coldplay's classic a lash at ‘Fiddle Fiesta’ workshop

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Over 60 musicians from Laois travelled to TUS Athlone on Friday 16 May, to take part in a violin workshop day called 'Fiddle Fiesta'.55 violin players from Scoil Bhríde Rathdowney, and 11 violin players from Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe, joined with ...

Another festival for music lovers takes place in Laois this weekend

Another festival for music lovers takes place in Laois this weekend

Wed, 07 May, 2025

THE hugely popular annual Music at the Malthouse festival makes a welcome return to Stradbally this year.

Information night on grants available for Culture Night in Laois

Information night on grants available for Culture Night in Laois

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

ARE you or a local group interested in hosting a large culture night event in your town or village on Friday 19 September?If so, an information night about the awards and opportunities of the grants on offer is taking place on Wednesday 22 January ...

Young musicians and singers in Laois invited to enter song-writing project

Young musicians and singers in Laois invited to enter song-writing project

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

€180,000 was allocated to the project.

Free Festive celebrations at Emo Court this weekend

Free Festive celebrations at Emo Court this weekend

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

You are invited along to join in the festive fun, food, beverages and musical entertainment to enjoy on both days