County Laois is becoming a county known for some exciting events - such as 'The Electric Picnic' at Stradbally Hall, the 'Regional Finals of The Rose of Tralee' and 'The Magnet Festival'. It is just one of many upcoming events for 2010 - see below.

Laois Walks Festival July

Ossory Show - Rathdowney July 25th

All-Ireland Karaoke Finals / Magnet Festival – Portlaoise 30th July – 2nd August

Festival of the Mountain - Rosenallis, July

Durrow 'Howya Festival' Durrow, July 25th – 2nd Aug

Stradbally National Steam Rally: 1st August – 2nd August

Abbey Fest Abbeyleix, August

Heritage Week Laois, August

Tullamore Agricultural Show - August

Electric Picnic at Stradbally Hall: 4th – 6th Sep

Slieve Blooms Eco Walks Festival Laois / Offaly, September

Stradfest[/] Stradbally,September

National Ploughing Championships Athy, 21st - 23rd September

Slieve Blooms Storytelling Festival Slieve Blooms. 12th – 16th October

Halloween Howls Comedy Fest Portlaoise, 23rd – 25th October

Our thanks to Laois Tourist Office for the above details.