Attraction / ActWhat’s OnTimeLocation
Attractions & Displays
The Big DigInteractive archaeology display & workshops for children booking is essential please click here to book a place1.30 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place or Library (TBC)
Dylan Nolan – Knight for HireMedieval knight with display of weaponry1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
ChubatyyLive wood sculpting (likely a local bird species)1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Ewa HeironicmekHerbalist & medieval medical display / re-enactor1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Golden RavensViking re-enactors1 – 3pmFitzmaurice Place
Melissa SheilsHeritage expert – 16th-century clothing & textile crafts1 – 6pmFitzmaurice Place
Historic WoodcrafterTimber craft using native Irish wood1 – 6pmFitzmaurice Place
Laois ArcheryArchery experience1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Arts HausChildrens Arts and Crafts1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Face Painting with KathrinFree childrens face painting with Kathrin Walter!1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Kids StorytimeDont miss your chance to listen to Michelle Quirke, storyteller extrardinaire1 – 5pmFitzmaurice Place
Dirtee Disco DJ TrailerAll the hits!1 – 4pmFitzmaurice Place
Tours
Pub TourWalking Pub Tour and Social History of Portlaoise booking is essential please click here to book a place6 – 7.30pmMain Street
Walking Tours (x2)With Michael Parsons & Teddy Fennelly, booking is essential please click here to book a place2pm & 4pmMain Street
Festival Stage
Laois School of MusicMusic Generation Laois Harp Ensemble, directed by Siobhán Buckley2 – 2.30pmFestival Stage
Leinster FleadhTraditional Irish music performed by members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann2.45 – 3.15pmFestival Stage
Leinster FleadhTry an instrument with members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann3.15 – 3.45pmFestival Stage
Leinster FleadhTraditional Irish music performed by members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann3.45 – 4.15pmFestival Stage
MoumitaIndian dance to Irish music4.15 – 5pmFestival Stage
Walking Entertainment
Cormac Bowel – PiperRoaming performance around Church Avenue1 – 3pmChurch Avenue
Stilt Walkers / CycleRoaming performance around Church Avenue2pm, 3pm & 4pmChurch Avenue
Irish Wolfhounds (x3)Roaming around Church Avenue2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pmChurch Avenue