laois art
Callout for Artists’ Studios, Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Callout for Artists’ Studios, Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co Laois. The Laois Arthouse is seeking applications from professional artists working in any artform for subsidised studios from March 2024. The studios are private working spaces. They can be accessed seven days a week. Each studio is equipped with a desk, chair, […]
Laois Arts Grants 2024
Application Form – Artists in Schools 2024 Art Act Grant Application Form 2024 Tyrone Guthrie Bursary Scheme Application 2024 Laois-Short-Film-Bursary-2024-Application-Form-
Booking information for ‘The Elements of Fiction’, short story creative writing workshop with writer Eileen Casey at Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s recent memoir workshop, the Arts Office, Laois County Council has invited Eileen back to conduct four short story workshops at Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co Laois. The workshops will cover the various fictional elements employed when writing a short story. Join […]
Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2023 – Expression of Interest Form
Following the announcement by Minister Humphreys of the launch of the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, please find below the scheme details and the expression of interest form relating to the Scheme. The 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland through […]
Have your say on the Rathdowney Town Centre First Masterplan
Consultants KPMG Future Analytics were commissioned by Laois County Council in June 2022 to undertake a Town Centre First Masterplan for Rathdowney in collaboration with the Rathdowney Town Team. After considerable fieldwork and consultation, the draft masterplan is now ready for public review. The plan charts out how Rathdowney […]
Poetry Day Ireland celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library
Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library with a stellar line up of local poets. Following refreshments, Amanda Hyland, Assistant Librarian and manager opened the event by welcoming everyone and explaining how the library service promoted the love of reading for pleasure across all age groups. Dr. […]
Cruinniú na nÓg 2023 Open Call
Creative Ireland Laois is seeking artists to create and deliver a programme of activities/ events to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 10th June, 2023. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of creativity for children and young people (0-18) which celebrates and encourages participation in culture and creativity with […]
Poetry Day Ireland
Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland with poetry readings at Mountmellick library on Thursday April 27th at 11:00am. Guest readers will include: Dr Arthur Broomfield, Poet Laureate for Poetry Town, Mountmellick in 2021 will share his poem penned for that occasion “The Spirit of Mountmellick Speaks”. Ann Egan is also […]
Laois Bealtaine Festival 2023
Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the month of May celebrating the Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people. We invite people of an older age to join in some of the […]