Last month, Laois Bat Conservation Group held its inaugural meeting in Portlaoise library. Its mission? To locate, identify and lead conservation of bats and their habitats, wherever they may arise, ...

There are two clear frontrunners in this year's best original song race, either of which would be a worthy Oscar winner. Diane Warren is also nominated, for the 17th time.

ON a damp, grey evening the warmth of St John’s Church was welcoming! This was unusual and brave programming of accessible, ‘easy listening’ compositions, entirely written by contemporary composers, ...