TG4, the Irish language broadcaster, is set to air a special Electric Picnic highlight series over the Christmas period. Electric Picnic, which takes place annually in Stradbally, is one of Ireland’s largest music and arts festivals.

Stradbally-based Simpson’s Gala has been selected to receive a significant grant through the Gala Greener Grant initiative. The grant was established to support retailers in their transition to more environmentally sustainable technologies.

A woman passenger was screaming at him to stop because she feared that they would all be killed

ROSENALLIS-BORN Keith O’Loughlin published his first book Eddie Jordan: Full Throttle – Lessons from a Life of Motorsport, Money and Mischief on 23 October.

STRADBALLY is probably best known throughout the length and breathe of Ireland and beyond as being home of the Electric Picnic and annual Steam Rally.

Judge Susan Fay issued the bench warrant when the 48-year-old failed to appear before her.

Chris (John) Carroll, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Stradbally passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 30 September 2025. Chris was the beloved husband of Fidelma and loving Dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross.

Laois Connects Health and Wellbeing Programme takes place from Monday to Sunday 6 to 12 October. 

May Dan rest in peace.

May Eileen rest in peace.

THE APPLICATION by the Heath Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to cancel or vary the registration of Droimnin Nursing Home, just outside Stradbally resumed at Portlaoise District Court this morning Friday 19 September.

FEARS of a potentially fatal crush in front of the main stage at Electric Picnic have been voiced by a local councillor.

HUGELY popular Fr David Vard is set to become parish priest of Stradbally next month. After two years as parish administrator, he will be officially appointed parish priest of the ‘little town’ on 3 October.

Defendant Pelu Sava, 18 Fortunestown Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24, is charged with stealing four mobile phones in the main arena and handling one stolen phone at Cosby House on Sunday, August 31st.

Organisers said they are "already making sure" 2026 will be "the best festival yet".

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.

May Imelda rest in peace.

Check out these photos as preparations are well advanced for this weekends Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival in Stradbally.

“It’ll be jumper on, jumper off kind of weather”, says the Carlow Weatherman Alan O’Reilly.

Speaking in Stradbally today, the Electric Picnic Director Melvin Benn said: “It was absolutely shocking what happened to The Mary Wallopers.”