With Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, players fire an infra-red beam at clays launched from a conventional clay pigeon ‘trap’. In each round up to 5 people can compete at the same time, shooting at the clays launched from the trap at various speeds and angles. The clay has about 100 yds of flight. The Lasersport Automatic Clay launcher holds up to 55 clays and can be adjusted to fire clays at different heights and angles. At night the launcher can fire luminous clays which fly across the night sky. Younger children (about 10 up) can target shoot at a fixed clay and compete with adults or older children firing at a flying clay disc.

A celebration of the Literary Arts in Laois. A wonderful opportunity to listen to the very best of established and emerging writers in Ireland. With Also workshops on playwriting, children's events and music. Details of the 2017 festival will be published online in due course. For more information please contact artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

Lisduff Adventure Farm is a fun family venue with a wide range of activities for all ages to ensure they are kept entertained regardless of the weather with our indoor and outdoor facilities.

Little Bog Lake at The Heath, Portlaoise is over 6 acres in size. The Lake contains stocks of carp, perch and roach. It is situated in the heart of one of the most historic sites in Ireland.

Lyons Cottage is a newly renovated cosy cottage which boasts a countryside setting, 4 miles from Ballacolla village, 5 miles from the heritage town of Abbeyleix.

A 16th Century Manor House within the Ballaghmore Castle grounds offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a secluded setting of 30 acres.

A visit to Marian Carton Opticians is a must if you require new glasses, repairs, contact lenses or other related services. In business since 1991, Marian and her team are dedicated and experienced professionals who are happy to meet the needs of visitors to Laois as well as regular customers.

Martinville Self Catering Holiday Home offers quality self catering accommodation for short breaks in a spacious 4 bedroom cottage in the historic town of Mountmellick. Available year-round for short breaks, weekends and holidays. Due to its central location, Martinville is an ideal touring base for the whole of Ireland. Close to the M7 motorway, the house is a 1 hour drive from Dublin Airport and 1.5 hours from Shannon Airport.

The menu of rich in choice, and together with excellent service, atmospheric surrounds and an attractive early bird option, you have a superb offering that will tempt you back again and again. Little wonder that then that the Mayur scooped a Best Restaurant Award with Leading Restaurants in 2007.

Gourmands everywhere will appreciate the taste of perfectly cooked meat complemented by a superb tipple and nowhere does it better than McEvoy’s Steak and Wine Bar. Situated in Abbeyleix, one of Irelands best kept heritage towns, McEvoy’s is a stylish eatery with a lively atmosphere and great food. The menu has something for most tastes, using fresh locally sourced ingredients and prepared with great care and attention. McEvoy’s has a fully licensed bar featuring stunning wines, spirits and beers.

Located at junction 17 on the M7 motorway, Midway Food Court is the ideal place to take a pit-stop from a long journey. Self styled as Ireland’s most convenient food court’, Midway is fantastic for meetings or a casual get together. From sandwiches and light bites to homely dinners; from burgers to oriental fare; this one-stop shop will stave off your hunger.

Monicknew is about 11.5 km south of Clonaslee on the road (scenic route over Slieve Blooms) to Mountrath via The Cut. There are several loop walks from the Trailhead here and Monicknew is also on of the Slieve Bloom Way. The woodlands are situated in a valley and the site is crossed by the Glen River. At 7km, the Bocadh Lodge Walk is the longest of the three trails that starts out from Monicknew trailhead. This trail crosses both dark forest and open unplanted lands, giving good views to the boglands and forests below.