Old Fort Quarter

30/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who turned out for this years Old Fort Quarter Festival! Was wonderful to see all the smiling happy faces!
Big thank you to all our musicians, dancers, choir DJ, vendors and heritage acts, street performers, story tellers, tour guides…too many to add to the video but we really appreciate your efforts on the day!
Next year is 480th anniversary of the fort so the committee will be working hard to build a bigger better event for that! We hope to see you all come out and join us again!

28/06/2026

The Choir getting warmed up! Sounds beautiful!!!

27/06/2026

27/06/2026

Looks like tomorrow is to be a nice day without the face melting temps we have been experiencing this week! Perfect weather to come down and see us for The Old Fort Festival! See you all tomorrow!! ☀️ 🎉 🍦

25/06/2026

This Sunday 28th June come see us at the Old Fort Quarter Festival Stage! We have live music and dance for you to enjoy from 1pm throughout the day! As well as our heritage acts and our food and market stalls! 🎤🎶🤩

24/06/2026

Want to know more about the rich history of Portlaoise? Join us at the Old Fort Quarter Festival. Enjoy live shows, street acts, and family fun . Thanks to Laois Heritage Office for the use of the video
📅 Sunday, 28 June
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24/06/2026

9 of 9: From a population of just a few thousand in the early 1900s to one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns today, Portlaoise continues to evolve while celebrating its rich heritage.

24/06/2026

8 of 9: Known as Maryborough for centuries, the town was officially renamed Portlaoise following Irish independence, reconnecting with its historic Irish roots.

24/06/2026

7 of 9: Walk through Portlaoise today and you're walking through layers of history—from the Triogue River and The Ridge to the Old Fort, each tells part of the town’s remarkable story.