The Murphys will bring their home to the stage, with hits such as Streets of Promise, Dancing with the Fisherman and My Connemara Marble Ring. Songs Around an Irish Fireside is designed around the Murphy’s living room, the place where dad Pat used to sing to his little girls and play his accordion every night...
For one night only we introduce to you a trio of traditional musical genius. Three young men with induvial accolades in music are coming together to create what can only be described as an explosion of talent, fun and thrilling. Damien Mullane In a short space of time Damien Mullane has a musical CV that...
FREE EVENT - Check out the trailer here We are delighted to announce that the May Film Tour, organised by access>CINEMA and the Irish Film Institute to coincide with the Bealtaine Festival, will again take place in 2025. This year the theme of the Bealtaine continues to be Lust for Life, based on Iggy Pop’s iconic...
Laois Fourth Wall Theatre Group presents Bernard Farrell’s situational comedy I Do Not Like Thee, Doctor Fell directed by David Corri. A group therapy session is led by the enigmatic and manipulative Suzy (Mary Dermody). The participants Joe Fell (John Kavanagh), Roger (Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick), Peter (Joe Murphy), Maureen (Alex O’Neill) and Rita (Maeve Heneghan) reveal...
FREE EVENT | BOOKING REQUIRED Is Mise Éire Eile: I am another Ireland The true story of a community grappling with itself after the arrival of 100 international protection applicants. On a rainy evening in autumn 2023 the staff of a small guesthouse in Newbridge prepared to welcome 100 international protection applicants. As buses with...
Leinster School of Dance will preform their end of year show on the stage in Tuar Ard. Tickets available here
Michelle and her close friend Marie-Claude are enjoying a peaceful and simple life after both retiring from Paris to a rural Burgundy village. But an upsetting visit from Michelle’s daughter Valerie, and the release of Marie-Claude’s son Vincent from prison lead to a series of events that reveal past deeds and will change the lives...
Celebrate Culture Night with an evening of creativity and live art experiences at Tuar Ard — all free of charge! 🎨 6.00pm – 7.45pm Meet the Artist: Adult Art Workshop Join Art Box for a relaxed, hands-on workshop designed for adults of all skill levels. Participants will explore playful techniques in colour, layering and mark-making...
Sit back, relax, and let Mick regale you with a few of his best “good ones”. Hailing from Rathdowney / Errill in southwest Laois – where he’s practically a legend – Mick draws inspiration for his songs, poems, and stories from his home place and the characters that fill it. An old-style storyteller with one...
This coming-of-age play from Big Guerilla productions set in rural Ireland, just might break your heart. It might also bring you back to a time and place full of innocence and longing. Doused with the colour and humour we have come to expect from Seamus O’Rourke, this time he is joined on stage by a...
We are delighted to have our old friend Seán Keane on our 25th Anniversary Programme. Renowned as one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated voices, Seán Keane returns for an evening of unforgettable music. Known for his unique blend of traditional Irish folk, blues, and country, Seán’s captivating voice and instrumental talents on flute, whistles,...
Growing up in the country with a background in acting, farming, and building, Tadhg brings authenticity and relatability to his characters. His unique perspective ensures a genuinely funny performance. Experience the charm and humour of six beloved characters: Noel: Your typical everyday country father; Breda: The dramatic and slightly raunchy housewife; Christy: The well-meaning but unlucky builder; Fr....
