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Aghaboe Farm Foods
Keelough Glebe, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois, Ireland.
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An Sean Teach
Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland
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Apoena Artisanal Chocolates
51 Ashley Gardens, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland.
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Aras Orain
Aras Orain, Srahcullen, Clonaslee, County Laois
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Ballintubbert Gardens and House
Ballintubbert - Gardens & House, Ballintubbert, Stradbally, County Laois
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Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
Ballykilcavan, Stradbally,
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Barrow Way – Bike Hire
Vicarstown, County Laois, Ireland
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Barrowline Cruisers
Vicarstown, County Laois,
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Batoni’s at The Gatehouse
Batonis, Emo, Laois, Ireland
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Blackhill Woods Retreat
Blackhill Woods Retreat, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Boattrips.ie
Vicarstown, County Laois, Ireland
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Bowes’ Foodhall, Café & Bakery
Bowe's Foodhall & Cafe, The Square, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
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Castlewood Organic Farm
Castlewood, Durrow, Co. Laois, Ireland.
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CaToCa Fine Food and Giftware
Emo Court, , Co. Laois
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Charter Bar
Jessop Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Clonohill Gardens
Clonohill Gardens, Laois Angling Centre, Coolrain, Co. Laois
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Dunamaise Arts Centre
Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Dunmore Country School
Dunmore Country School, Swan Road, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
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Fruitlawn Garden
Fruitlawn, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
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G’s Gourmet Jams
G's Gourmet Jams, Ballypickas Upper, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
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Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms
Garryhinch, County Offaly, Ireland
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Gortnalee Gardens
Gortnalee House, Donaghmore, Co. Laois
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Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant
Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, Abbeyleix Road, Meelick, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Grantstown Free Range Eggs
Grantstown, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Hillview Farm
Hillview Farm, Coolbanagher, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Hushabye Farm – Self Catering Accommodation on an Alpaca Farm
Moneyquid, Killeigh, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue
28 Main Street, Portlaoise,
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Kelly’s Steakhouse
Jessop Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Laois People
Knockmay, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Le Skinny Chef
Unit 6 Clonminam Business Park, Father Brown Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland.
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Lilly’s Bar
25 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois
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Maher’s Bed and Breakfast
Beech Avenue, Rathleague, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Martleys of Portlaoise Bus Hire
Dublin Road, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Mary Lowry’s Home Baking
Moorevalley, Timahoe, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Mid Ireland Adventures
Harbour Road, Banagher, Co Offaly
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Midlands Park Hotel
Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland
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Midway Ireland Tours
Timahoe, Co Laois
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Mountmellick Community Arts Centre
Mountmellick Community Arts Centre,
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Mueller and O’Connell Bakery
Old AIB Bank, Main Street Abbeyleix. Co. Laois, Ireland.
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Nook and Cranny Gift Shop
44 Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Paddy O’s Cereals
Cullahill, County Laois, Ireland
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Rafters Café
James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Ratheniska Farm Fresh
Grange Upper, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Rock of Dunamase
Dunamaise, County Laois, Ireland
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Rose Cottage Fruit Farm
Rose Cottage, Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Run on Pulses
Crannagh, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Seccoto Coffee
Unit 10 Portarlington Enterprise Centre
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Selous Lodge – Biodiversity Garden
Selous Lodge, Timahoe Rd, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Sensory Garden at Dove House
Dove House, Main St, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
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Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Track
Baunreagh and Kinnitty Trail Heads
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Slieve Bloom Walking Club
Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
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Stradbally Fayre Café & Foodhall
Main Street, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
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Stradbally Steam Museum
The Green Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
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The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel
Cork Road, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
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The Bay Tree
The Bay Tree, Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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The Cosy Cafe
Market Square, Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
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The Court Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast
Main Street, Stradbally
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The Fisherman’s Thatched Inn
The Fishermans Thatched Inn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, County Laois, Ireland
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The Forum Boutique Hostel
Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
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The Heath Golf Club
The Heath, County Laois, Ireland
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The Heritage
The Heritage Killenard, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland
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The Jungle Food Company
The Kitchens, MDA Business Park, Irishtown, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, Ireland
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The Maldron Hotel
Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois
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The Merry Mill
Merrymount, Vicarstown, Co. Laois, Ireland
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The Pantry
13 Market Square, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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The Village Dairy
Clonmore, Killeshin, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant
The Heath, Co Laois, Ireland
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Tynan’s
Tynans Restaurant, Mountrath Road, Knockmay, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
30th Annual Mountmellick Drama Festival
5th March 2021 - 12th March 2021
Running over eight consecutive nights in early March each year, the Festival has become a “must include item” in the plans of all lovers of live performance arts.
Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, Parnell Street, Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland
Abbeyleix Golf Club
Abbeyleix Golf Club, Ballyroan Road, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
Aghaboe Abbey
Aghaboe Abbey, Friarsland, Aghaboe, County Laois, Ireland
Ballinakill Gill’s Pond
Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
Ballyhyland Riding Club
Ballyhyland Cross Country Equine Centre, Ballyheyland, County Laois, Ireland
Bijouterie My Dream
Bijouterie My Dream, Clonageera, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
Brielle House
Brielle House Guest Accommodation, Irishtown, Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland
Brittas Lake
Brittas Lake, River View, County Laois, Ireland
Buds & Blossoms Laois Garden Festival
6th June 2021
This is Bloom Laois Style. Expert gardening speakers and leading plant specialists plus lots of family fun
Spink, County Laois
Capard Looped Walks
Ridge Of Cappard, Gorteenameale
Castlewood Equestrian Centre
Castlewood Equestrian Centre, Course, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
Clonaslee Community Centre
Clonaslee Community Centre,
Clown Around – Adventure Centre
Botley Court, Kilmalogue, Portarlington
Coppers Bar and Venue
16 Market Square, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
CountryLife
Glanbia CountryLife Mountmellick, Market St, Townparks, Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland
Cullahill – Binnianea Loop
Cullahill Mountain, Cullahill Mountain, County Laois, Ireland
Cullahill Community Centre
Cullahill Community Centre, Cullahill, County Laois, Ireland
Culture Night
18th September 2020
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Delaney’s Roadhouse
Ballintogher, Coole, County Laois, Ireland
Derryounce Lakes and Walkways
Derryvilla, County Offaly, Ireland
Dunmore Woods – Durrow Leafy Loops
Dunmore Wood, Durrow, New Line, Rath, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
Durrow Scarecrow Festival
25th July 2021 - 2nd August 2021
This family friendly festival has everything and is jam packed with things to do every day. Come and see the amazing scarecrows that take over the village, enjoy artisan food markets, craft workshops, daily entertainment and lots and lots of things for children to do
Edyta Art
The Malthouse, Stradbally, Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
Electric Picnic
3rd September 2021 - 5th September 2021
The largest music and arts festival in Ireland has taken place at Stradbally Hall, since 2004 and has grown into one of the major festivals in Europe. Guaranteed to be an excellent weekend!
Emo Village Farmers Market
Emo Court and Parklands, Co. Laois, Ireland
Forest Fest
4th June 2021
A stunning line-up for first ever Forest Fest at Emo village this summer. Laois is the home of the Picnic has a brand new summertime boutique festival to enjoy. From the get-go, Forest Fest at Emo Village has staked its claim as the best newcomer for 2020. Its eclectic, energetic and exciting line-up is certain to engage and entertain fans all weekend from July 10 to 12.
Forest Fest, something to celebrate in the heart of Laois, in the heart of the country, with you at the very heart of it.
Emo, County Laois, Ireland
Fossey Mountain Springs Ranch
Western Riding, Fossy Upper, Timahoe, County Laois, Ireland
Garryhinch Forest
Garryhinch Forest Recreation Area, Rock, County Offaly, Ireland
Gerry Browne Jewellers
Gerry Browne Jewellers, Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Glenbarrow – Eco Walk
Glenbarrow trailhead parking area, Glenbarrow Carpark, Glenbarrow, County Laois, Ireland
Glenbarrow – Old Mill Loop
Glenbarrow trailhead parking area, Glenbarrow Carpark, Glenbarrow, County Laois, Ireland
Glenbarrow – Waterfall Loop
Glenbarrow trailhead parking area, Glenbarrow Carpark, Glenbarrow, County Laois, Ireland
Gordon Bennett Classic Car Run
4th June 2021 - 7th June 2021
3 day event celebrating the original 1903 motor circuit through Laois, Kildare and Carlow. It’s not only for owners of classic cars but for any car classic car enthusiasts
Treacy's Bar & Restaurant
Grand Canal Vicarstown
Grand Canal, Vicarstown, Laois, Ireland
Grantstown Lake
Grantstown Lough, Curragh, County Laois, Ireland
Grantstown Wood and Lake Nature Reserve Trail
Grantstown Lough, County Laois, Ireland
Half Door Club International Music & Set Dance Festival
30th April 2021 - 3rd May 2021
A very special four-day event of set dancing and traditional music in Castletown, Co. Laois.
Castletown Village
Heidi Higgins Boutique
Heidi Higgins Boutique, Grattan Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Heywood Gardens
Heywood Gardens (Lutyens), Heywood Demesne, Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum
Attana House, Attanagh
Kellyville Lake
Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Killamuck Bog Loop – Abbeyleix Loops
Abbeyleix Bog Walk, Knocknamoe, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Bealtaine Festival
1st May 2021 - 31st May 2021
County Laois celebrates creativity in older age with the annual May-time Bealtaine Festival. The Bealtaine festival is co-ordinated by the Laois Arts Office
County Wide
Laois Farmers’ Market
Peppers Lane, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Heartlands Car Rally
12th June 2021
Another huge weekend in Laois for motoring enthusiasts from all over Ireland and abroad
Portlaoise
Laois Kayak and Canoe Club
Laois Kayak and Canoe Club, Course, Durrow, Co. Laois, Ireland
Laois Shopping Centre
Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Walks Festival
1st June 2021 - 30th June 2021
One month of guided walks in over 25 locations around the county each day.
Laois, County Laois, Ireland
Leaves Festival of Writing & Music
3rd November 2020 - 8th November 2020
Leaves celebrates the diversity and richness in today’s literary, music, theatre and film scene.
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Little Bog Lake
The Heath, County Laois, Ireland
Marian Carton Opticians
Marian Carton Opticians, Main Street, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland
Mayur Indian Restaurant
Mayur Restaurant, Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
McEvoy’s Steak and Wine Bar
Mc Evoys, Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
Midway Food Court – Junction 17
Midway Food Court Portlaoise, Meelick, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Monicknew – Bocadh Lodge Walk
Monicknew Slieve Bloom Mountains, Monicknew, County Laois, Ireland
Monicknew – Riverside Walk
Monicknew forest recreation area, Monicknew, County Laois, Ireland
Monicknew – Valley Walk
Monicknew Slieve Bloom Mountains, Monicknew, County Laois, Ireland
Mountrath GAA Pitch
Spa Hill, Mountrath, Co. Laois
Mountrath Golf Club
Mountrath Golf Club, Knockanina, Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
National Heritage Week
17th August 2020 - 23rd August 2020
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation.
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
National Steam Rally
31st July 2021 - 2nd August 2021
Considered by many to be the premier event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland, the National Steam Rally attracts a wide range of working exhibits and a huge attendance of visitors.
Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
O’ Gorman’s Bar and Restaurant
Kilminchy Court, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Oakvale – Beech Way Walk
Oughaval Forest Car Park, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Oakvale – Mass Rock Walk
Oughaval Forest Car Park, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Portarlington Golf Club
Portarlington Golf Club, R423, Garryhinch, County Laois, Ireland
Portlaoise Golf Club
Portlaoise Golf Club, Abbeyleix Road, Meelick, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Rathdowney Golf Club
Coolnaboul West, Rathdowney, Laois, Ireland
Ridge of Capard Carpark
Ridge of Capard, Cones, County Laois, Ireland
