FiFi G Meets Jim Deeds: The Man Behind Doggy Danders, Poetry, Books and Heartfelt Healing…

FiFi G Meets Jim Deeds: The Man Behind Doggy Danders, Poetry, Books and Heartfelt Healing…

It was a lovely sunny morning when I set out from my home towards Belfast; West Belfast to be exact. I took the scenic route, winding down the Upper Springfield Road with the best views across the city. From that height the skyline stretched out below me, and the iconic yellow cranes of Harland & Wolff stood tall, proud and unmissable against the blue sky. There is something grounding about that stretch, the way the city reveals itself, the way ... Read more...

In Pictures: Sun shines and crowds gather as Day 1 of Electric Picnic 2025 a big success

In Pictures: Sun shines and crowds gather as Day 1 of Electric Picnic 2025 a big success

Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise Day 1 of the 2025 edition of the Electric Picnic proved a massive hit as the sun shone and the crowds reveled. 80,000 people are now in Stradbally Hall and the festival is most definitely in full swing. Friday was a massive day […] The post In Pictures: Sun shines and crowds gather as Day 1 of Electric Picnic 2025 a big success appeared first on Laois Today .

Mark McCabe and Maniac 2000 set to return to the festival that changed his life

Mark McCabe and Maniac 2000 set to return to the festival that changed his life

Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise DJ Mark McCabe is all set to play the Electric Arena at Electric Picnic this evening at 10pm. In 2000, he released “Maniac 2000” and it went to number one, as the second biggest-selling record ever in Ireland. As a club anthem, the […] The post Mark McCabe and Maniac 2000 set to return to the festival that changed his life appeared first on Laois Today .

Portlaoise’s Corri-Fallon named to start for Ireland in Women’s Rugby World Cup decider against Spain

Portlaoise’s Corri-Fallon named to start for Ireland in Women’s Rugby World Cup decider against Spain

Eimear Corri-Fallon will line out in the second row for Ireland in the crucial Women’s Rugby World Cup against Spain in Northampton on Sunday August 31 at 12 noon. Should Ireland beat Spain they will automatically qualify for the quarter finals in Exeter. Ireland began their campaign last week with a big victory over Japan. […] The post Portlaoise’s Corri-Fallon named to start for Ireland in Women’s Rugby World Cup decider against Spain appeared first on Laois Today .