Music Generation Laois/Laois School of Music held a very successful open evening at Laois Music Centre, recently.

“I AM OVERWHELMED” is how the organiser of a fundraising event for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital described his latest venture.

Abbeyleix photographer and local legend Jim Fennelly will appear on RTÉ’s Nationwide programme with reporter Mary Fanning on Friday, 21 February. Fanning filmed this prolific photographer out and about in County Laois earlier this year.

Castlecomer Wellie Day is always the perfect start to the New Year