- Things To Do In County Laois

Laois After Dark: 6 of the Best Things to Do at Night

Written on 8th September 2023.

Glamping under the stars in County Laois

Looking for unique things to do at night in Ireland? You’ve come to the right place! Located just an hour from Dublin, County Laois comes alive with unique activities and experiences when the sun sets....

National Ploughing Championships Photo Competition 2023

Written on 21st August 2023.

National Ploughing Championships Photography Competition Share your unique perspective of our beautiful county during the National Ploughing Championships. The best snap wins an overnight stay in one of Laois’s...

Restaurants in the Midlands: 7 Great Places to Eat in Laois

Written on 10th August 2023.

With one of 2023’s most highly-rated new restaurants being Bramley in County Laois, we wanted to explore some of the most unforgettable and unique restaurants in the Midlands. And we started by tracking...

6 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Laois

Written on 16th June 2023.

Rain, hail or shine… Discover a new Laois of life It’s inevitable that you’ll meet a rainy day in Ireland, no matter what season we’re in. Don’t let that stop you from exploring...

11 Festivals You Should Visit in Laois this Summer

Written on 12th May 2023.

Enjoy the fantastic festivals lined up across Laois this summer Plan ahead and enjoy a fun-packed time in the midlands and beautiful County Laois With another summer of fun well and truly on its way, we wanted...

From Glamping under the Stars to Stately Homes – Laois has something for everyone!

Written on 7th April 2023.

Spend time in Laois this Summer We have been working on a guide to inspire your road trip to Laois this summer. Pack the picnic blanket, gather the family and don’t forget sunscreen in case of good weather. Whether...

Free Things To Do in Laois

Written on 20th February 2023.

Header Image: Emo Court At Laois Tourism, we want to make sure everyone can enjoy Laois no matter the budget, so we have compiled an abundance of fun things to do when you visit our place this year. A...

5 Reasons Why Laois is Perfect for a Romantic Break

Written on 27th January 2023.

Header image: Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise Valentine’s may be coming up but there’s always time to get away for a romantic break Laois is known for its place in Ireland’s Ancient East, but...

Three Perfect Places to Catch Sunrise and Sunset in Laois

Written on 18th August 2022.

Other than radiating light and heat, the sun has a vital role in every season. Whether it’s that summer golden glow, the last sunshine of autumn, the start of bright evenings and longer hours during the spring...

Top 10 Places to Discover in Laois this Summer

Written on 10th March 2022.

Header image: Heywood Gardens by Lisa and Lori Photography You’re welcome to discover our place! There’s no place like Laois to discover more about Ireland’s story, its landscapes, historical...

Walks within 5km of Laois Towns

Written on 6th January 2021.

It’s January and the country is back in lockdown. This means there is a 5km radius from your home restriction on where you can exercise. In Laois we are lucky to have so many walks across towns, woodlands,...

Travel Writer Thom Breathnach’s 24 hours in Laois

Written on 1st December 2020.

During the summer Thom Breathnach contacted Laois Tourism to help plan his trip to Laois. He was researching an article for the Irish Examiner on the Heritage of Laois and what there was to do. Historic Tour...

Two Broke Divas Chill in Laois

Written on 26th November 2020.

In July Louise and Aoife, better known as the Two Broke Divas were looking for a place to have a catch up and chill out in each others company. Laois Tourism got it touch and suggested that they come and do...

Planning a Trip? Read Our New Brochures

Written on 27th October 2020.

If you are planning a trip to Laois then this post is invaluable! Our new brochures have just been published and give you an enchanting whistle stop tour of Laois. Why not plan your perfect inland escape. So...

Stay Local, Eat Local, Shop Local

Written on 27th October 2020.

Rock of Dunamase, you're welcome to explore

Another week and another set of Covid restrictions. Laois businesses have never been as challenged as they are currently. Yet amid all the restrictions we still see an industry being resilient and fighting...

The Beauty of Laois “Our Place”

Written on 15th October 2020.

By bike or on foot, Laois has a treasure trove of natural beauty waiting to be discovered. Our unspoilt environment is both a bountiful habitat for local wildlife and a scenic delight for all to enjoy. With...

Cycling in Laois

Written on 25th September 2020.

Do you love to cycle? Feeling the wind in your face as you freewheel down a hill or the pump of adrenalin as you reach that summit. Maybe you prefer the gentler cycle taking it all in from the comfort of your...

Fishing in Laois

Written on 18th September 2020.

The rivers, lakes and canals of Laois offer some of the country’s most unspoilt fishing spots. From salmon, bream, perch and eels there is a fish out there to capture the imagination of every angler. Our quiet...

When Genealogy Brings You Home to Laois

Written on 3rd September 2020.

We are all from somewhere. It could be the place we were born, the town we moved to or somewhere we lived once that captured our hearts so completely it felt like home. But it could also be that place we have...

Our Top 5 Picnic Spots in Laois

Written on 27th August 2020.

With so much wide open space and fantastic mountains, bogs, forests, rivers and lakes to explore there is no end of picnic spots in Laois. Pack up your sandwiches, fill the flasks and grab an apple because these...

Outdoor Dining In Laois

Written on 20th August 2020.

Are you missing the relaxed atmosphere of one of the many high quality and super friendly cafes that Laois has to offer? Well, fear not because there are still quite a few open with outside socially distanced...

The Ultimate Laois Bucket List

Written on 24th July 2020.

We here at Laois Tourism thought it would be fun to suggest 5 Laois experiences to put on your bucket list. From the simple to the sublime we have gone all out and think you will want to add at least one to your...

You’re Welcome to Discover the new look Laois

Written on 17th July 2020.

YOU’RE WELCOME to discover the new look Laois There’s a whole lot to love about Laois. Undiscovered castles and historical gems tell our story better than we ever could. Expansive outdoors lie ready and waiting...

Escape to Laois – 48 Hours

Written on 25th June 2020.

So much to see so little time In our opinion 48 hours in Laois will give you a small taster of what our wonderful county has to offer. With so much things to do in Portlaoise alone you will be spoilt for things...

Laois For Toddlers

Written on 16th June 2020.

Trips with a toddler can be a bit daunting to organise. The questions of ‘will there be anything that will amuse them?’ or ‘will there be anything they can break?’ or ‘will I end up walking around with a bored...

Best Outdoor Places in Laois for Family Fun

Written on 8th May 2020.

Coming into summer and with the good weather beginning to warm our souls we are all looking at finding new places for our families to explore. Easy to reach location Laois is a great location as it’s only an...

Dog Friendly Laois

Written on 17th December 2019.

Out Buildings at Roundwood House - Accommodation in Laois - Laois Tourism

With our wide open spaces, bogs, lakes and woodlands, Laois is made for outdoor living. Dogs are very welcome in Laois. There is a wide range of accommodation that welcomes dogs. Most is self-catering but...

A Day Wild Swimming in the Mountains

Written on 17th December 2019.

Days Out in Laois – Glenbarrow You know the feeling, school holidays are here and everyone wants to do something but no one has any ideas. We at Laois Tourism are here to help. Every week we will suggest days...

Laois Taste – Food and Drink Producers Group

Written on 17th December 2019.

Taste the Bounties of Laois - Laois Tourism

The fertile lush green landscape of Co Laois lends itself perfectly to creating high quality and authentic food and drink products. The Laois Taste group currently has over 20 members and is made up of Gee’s...

Laois After Dark: 6 of the Best Things to Do at Night

National Ploughing Championships Photo Competition 2023

Restaurants in the Midlands: 7 Great Places to Eat in Laois

6 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Laois

11 Festivals You Should Visit in Laois this Summer

From Glamping under the Stars to Stately Homes – Laois has something for everyone!

Free Things To Do in Laois

5 Reasons Why Laois is Perfect for a Romantic Break

Three Perfect Places to Catch Sunrise and Sunset in Laois

Top 10 Places to Discover in Laois this Summer

Walks within 5km of Laois Towns

Travel Writer Thom Breathnach’s 24 hours in Laois

Two Broke Divas Chill in Laois

Planning a Trip? Read Our New Brochures

Stay Local, Eat Local, Shop Local

The Beauty of Laois “Our Place”

Cycling in Laois

Fishing in Laois

When Genealogy Brings You Home to Laois

Our Top 5 Picnic Spots in Laois

Outdoor Dining In Laois

The Ultimate Laois Bucket List

You’re Welcome to Discover the new look Laois

Escape to Laois – 48 Hours

Laois For Toddlers

Best Outdoor Places in Laois for Family Fun

Dog Friendly Laois

A Day Wild Swimming in the Mountains

Laois Taste – Food and Drink Producers Group

Laois After Dark: 6 of the Best Things...

National Ploughing Championships Photo...

Restaurants in the Midlands: 7 Great...

6 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Lao...