Laois Literary And Music Festival Kicking Off Today

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The Leaves Festival of Writing and Music runs across Laois until Saturday.

The 2026 Leaves Festival of Writing and Music is returning to Laois today. 

The annual event celebrates the best of words, music and the arts by the Laois Arts Office and Laois Libraries.

Leaves brings people together through a shared love of books and authors, sparking thought-provoking discussions, conversations and musical experiences.

Highlights of this year’s programme include a conversation with best-selling Aisling series authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, conversation with debut novelist Neil Tully, author of The Visit and a performance from musical artist and singer Méav.

The three day event runs until Saturday.

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