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Experiencing Ireland
Irishtown, Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland
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Ballintubbert Gardens and House
Ballintubbert - Gardens & House, Ballintubbert, Stradbally, County Laois
52.983469, -7.085066
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Barrow Way – Bike Hire
Vicarstown, County Laois, Ireland
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BloomHQ
Brigidine Convent, Patrick Street, Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
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Blueway Boat Trips – Barrow Way Trip Boat
Vicarstown, Co. Laois, Ireland
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The Merry Mill
Merrymount, Vicarstown, Co. Laois, Ireland
Holistic Leighis Spa Massage
Brook House, Pound St, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,
Aghaboe Farm Foods
Keelough Glebe, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois, Ireland.
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Dunamaise Arts Centre
Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
Portlaoise Tradfest 2025
2nd May 2025 - 4th May 2025
FiorBhia Regenerative Farm and Market
Fiorbhia farm, Boghlone, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 PHY5, Ireland
Gerry Browne Jewellers
Gerry Browne Jewellers, Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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G’s Gourmet Jams
G's Gourmet Jams, Ballypickas Upper, Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
Grantstown Free Range Eggs
Grantstown, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, Ireland
Iris Hand & Foot Spa
Unit 3 Hynd's Square, Main St, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 A9RP
Making Tracks Glamping & Wagons
Ballybrophy House, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland R32 W9X3
Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms
Garryhinch, County Offaly, Ireland
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Red Shed Organic Farm
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Mountmellick Embroidery Museum
Irishtown, Mountmellick
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The Gallery at Mountmellick Library
O'Moore St, Mountmellick
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Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue
28 Main Street, Portlaoise,
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Laois Archery
Clonkeen, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Midland Escape
Tooreagh, Ballacolla, Co Laois
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Midlands Park Hotel
Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland
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Mountmellick Community Arts Centre
Mountmellick Community Arts Centre,
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Nook and Cranny Gift Shop
44 Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Farmer J’s
Grange Upper, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Portlaoise Leisure Centre, Park View, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
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Portlaoise Library
23 Lower Main Street, Portlaoise , Co. Laois R32 N7EP
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The Killeshin Hotel
Dublin Road, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Portarlington Leisure Centre
Portarlington Leisure Centre, Link Rd, Cooltederry, Portarlington, Co. Laois, R32 AE68, Ireland
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The Arthouse Library & Gallery
The Arthouse and Library, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Raven Haven Aviaries
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Solas Eco Garden Shop
Dublin Rd Business Park, Portarlington, Co. Laois
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Laois Forest School
Laois Forest School Founder Rearymore, Rosenallis, R32 X4C6
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Mary Lowry’s Home Baking
Moorevalley, Timahoe, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Solas Eco Garden Shop Farmer’s Market
SOLAS Eco Garden Shop, Bracklone, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland
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The Maldron Hotel
Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, Abbeyleix Road, Meelick, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HKN3, Ireland
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Stradbally Woodland Railway
Main St, Cosby Estate, Stradbally, Co. Laois
https://goo.gl/maps/iBfjN3pSgosReC7fA
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The Heritage
The Heritage Killenard, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland
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The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel
Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Cork Road, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
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Tower & Bean Coffee Shop
Timahoe Heritage centre, Timahoe, County Laois, Ireland
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The Heritage Golf Club
The Heritage, The Heritage Killenard, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland
Abbeyleix Community Garden
An Post, Main Street, Abbeyleix, co Laois
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Abbeyleix Bog Project
Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix
Ballinakill Gill’s Pond
Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
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Aghaboe Abbey
Aghaboe Abbey, Friarsland, Aghaboe, County Laois, Ireland
Ballaghmore Lake
Ballaghmore, County Laois, Ireland
Brittas Lake
Brittas Lake, River View, County Laois, Ireland
Cadamstown
Cadamstown, County Offaly, Ireland
Capponellan Woods
Capponellan, Barnhill, County Laois, Ireland
Carrigmeal Walking Route and Outdoor Classroom
Aghnahily, Co. Laois, Ireland
Castletown Weir
Castletown, County Laois, Ireland
Catholes Falls
Cathole Falls, Clonehurk, County Laois, Ireland
Clogrennan Lock
Clogrennane Castle, Clogrenan, Clogrennane, County Carlow, Ireland
Cullahill – Binnianea Loop
Cullahill Mountain, Cullahill Mountain, County Laois, Ireland
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Derryounce Lakes and Walkways
Derryvilla, County Offaly, Ireland
Dunmore Woods
Dunmore Wood, Durrow, New Line, Rath, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
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Emo Village Farmers Market
Emo Court and Parklands, Co. Laois, Ireland
Fitzmaurice Place – Old Fort Quarter
Fitzmaurice Place Plaza, Portlaoise
Garryhinch Wood
Garryhinch Forest Recreation Area, Rock, County Offaly, Ireland
Glenbarrow Carpark
Clashroe, Co. Offaly, 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
Grand Canal Vicarstown
Grand Canal, Vicarstown, Laois, Ireland
Grantstown Lake
Grantstown Lough, Curragh, County Laois, Ireland
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Heywood Gardens and Estate
Heywood Gardens (Lutyens), Heywood Demesne, Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
Kellyville Lake
Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Farmers’ Market
Peppers Lane, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Shopping Centre
Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Little Bog Lake
The Heath, 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 Country Market
The Macra Hall, Main St, Mountrath, Co. Laois
Oughaval – Beech Way Walk
Oughaval Forest Car Park, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Oughaval Church
2 Kylebeg, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Oughaval – Mass Rock Walk
Oughaval Forest Car Park, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Oughaval Woods – Cobblers Walk
Oughaval Woods Car Park, Oughaval, County Laois, Ireland
Portlaoise Town Park
Portlaoise Town Park, Triogue Place, Downs, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
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Rock of Dunamase
Dunamaise, County Laois, Ireland
River Barrow
River Barrow, Ireland
Sleaty Church
V355+67 Derrymoyle Lane, County Laois, Ireland
Slí na Sláinte Walking Routes in Laois
Portlaoise Leisure Centre, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Co Laois
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Slieve Bloom Mountains
Slieve Bloom Mountains, Glendine, County Laois, Ireland
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Track
Baunreagh and Kinnitty Trail Heads
Slieve Bloom Outdoors
Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
Slieve Margy Way
The Slieve Margy Way, Áras an Chontae Portlaoise Laois
St. Peters Church of Ireland
1 Coote St, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 A7PK, Ireland
St Peter’s and Paul’s Church
St. Peter & Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Portlaoise, Dublin Road, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland
Stradbally Lake
Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Togher Woods
Togher Woods, Togher, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Waterworks Killeshin
RXVQ+C5 The Strand, Tennisrath, County Laois
Timahoe Heritage Festival
1st June 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Our event is all about sharing the story of a village in Co. Laois, that is steeped in centuries of history; from monks, monasteries and Vikings, to the famine, the War of Independence and beyond.
Nourish and Flow
23rd August 2024 - 25th August 2024
Welcome to the Nourish & Flow Festival, a transformative glamping retreat thoughtfully designed for individuals navigating the intricate stages of Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post Menopause. Nestled in the tranquil grounds of Ballykilcavan, Stradbally, Co. Laois, our festival invites you to embark on a rejuvenating journey from August 23rd to 25th, 2024.
Ballykilcavan, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 Y0PK
National Ploughing Championship 2024
17th September 2024 - 19th September 2024
The National Ploughing Championships will return to Ratheniska in 2024, taking place from September 17th to 19th. Attracting an annual attendance of almost 300,000 this spectacular annual “Farming Festival” has it all.
Laois Pride
2nd September 2024 - 7th September 2024
The first Laois Pride Festival was established in 2022 by a small team of incredible volunteers, helped by Midlands LGBT+ Project. We are delighted to see it continue and grow into 2023 and beyond!
Forest Fest
19th July 2024 - 21st July 2024
Summertime Boutique Festival to enjoy, Forest Fest at Emo Village for a weekend of music and arts. Forest Fest is aimed at a discerning audience, our objective to ensure a quality, close-up, close quarters, quality gig experience with numbers strictly limited.
Emo Village, County Laois, Ireland
Twin Trees Festival
22nd August 2024 - 25th August 2024
Visit Laois this August and wander The Twin Trees Festival, a three day outdoor painting event taking place in Heywood Gardens on day one, the woodlands and lakes on day two and Ballinakill Village on day three. With past participants and new artists on the scene, we welcome all to visit Laois to see the very picturesque Ballinakill on canvas. Let's celebrate art and culture in Laois.
Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland
Culture Night
20th September 2024
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
The Ossory Agricultural Show
28th July 2024
One of the largest agricultural shows in Ireland. It’s family-oriented with something for every-one
Old Fort Quarter Festival
27th June 2024 - 30th June 2024
A community led festival promoting the heritage of the Old Fort Quarter heritage in Portlaoise County Laois. A weekend of great music acts, family fun, heritage talks and displays and more.
The Folly Festival
5th July 2024 - 7th July 2024
Ireland's first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend
Cullahill Castle, Galesquarter, County Laois, Ireland
Buds and Blossoms Festival
9th June 2024
We’re delighted to announce that Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival is taking place at Spink Community Grounds. We are really looking forward to welcoming attendees, speakers and exhibitors for what promises to be a great day of gardening fun for all the family to enjoy.
Spink, County Laois, Ireland
Amazing Animal Adventure
Rathevan, Ratheven, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Bryan Fergus Photo
87 Main Street, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin
Blackhill Woods Retreat
Blackhill Woods Retreat, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
Bookmark Portlaoise
The Bookmark, Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Bowfield Farm
Carraig Donn
Carraig Donn Portlaoise, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Brew Café and Design Options
Design Options, Dublin Road, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Clonbrok Heritage Centre Crettyard
Clonbrock, County Laois, R93 W9V6, Ireland
Clonohill Gardens
Clonohill Gardens, Laois Angling Centre, Coolrain, Co. Laois
Clown Around – Adventure Centre
Botley Court, Kilmalogue, Portarlington
Coolanowle Self Catering Accommodation
Coolanowle, Via Carlow, Co. Laois, R93 C3K4
CountryLife
Glanbia CountryLife Mountmellick, Market St, Townparks, Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland
Dunmore Country School
Dunmore Country School, Swan Road, Durrow, County Laois, Ireland
Glosna House
Glosna House Support Centre Ballylehane Lower Wolfhill, Via Athy Co Laois R14 FK88
Fossey Mountain Springs Ranch
Western Riding, Fossy Upper, Timahoe, County Laois, Ireland
Hazelbrook Gardens
Haywood Demesne, County Laois, R32 D2H4, Ireland
Hushabye Farm Alpacas
Moneyquid, County Laois, R35 AF40, Ireland
Happy Human Glamping
Holy Trinity, Dysart Enos, (The Rock)
Rock of Dunamase, Park Or Dunamase, Dunamaise, County Laois, Ireland
Hummingbird Interiors and Café
Hummingbird Cafe, Main Street, Cooltederry, Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland
Niav Riley Millinery
Creative Space Studio Heritage House Ballyroan Road Abbeyleix Co. Laois
Portlaoise Golf Club
Portlaoise Golf Club, Abbeyleix Road, Meelick, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Laois Kayak and Canoe Club
Laois Kayak and Canoe Club, Course, Durrow, Co. Laois, Ireland
Irish Photography Hides
Deerpark, Ballyfin, Port Laoise, Ireland
Marian Carton Opticians
Marian Carton Opticians, Main Street, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland
Mountrath Golf Club
Mountrath Golf Club, Knockanina, Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
Mid Ireland Adventures
Harbour Road, Banagher, Co Offaly
Manor Stone Garden Centre & Gift Shop
Junction 3, M8, Ballacolla Ballycolla, Ireland Laois
Naturally at The Wrens Nest
Creative Space Studio, Heritage House, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois
Portarlington Golf Club
Portarlington Golf Club, R423, Garryhinch, County Laois, Ireland
Rathdowney Golf Club
Coolnaboul West, Rathdowney, Laois, Ireland
O’Gormans Bar and Restaurant
Kilminchy Court, Dublin Road, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Sean Eacrett Antiques, Auctions and Restoration
Sean Eacrett Auctions, Ballyshaneduff Or The Derries, Ballybrittas, County Laois, Ireland
Selous Lodge – Biodiversity Garden
Selous Lodge, Timahoe Rd, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
Shaws Department Stores
Shaws Department Stores Portlaoise, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Sheila McCabe Boutique
1 Hynd's Square, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
The Flower Witch
The Hair Gallery
The Hair Gallery, Hynd's Square, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
The Heath Golf Club
The Heath, County Laois, Ireland
The Storeyard
The Store Yard, Mountrath Road, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Treasures Giftware
Treasures, Main Street, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Turra Lodge Farm
Turra Lodge, Turra, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois,
Market Square Studios
Market Square Studios, Church St, Ballinakill, Co. Laois, Ireland
Mind Body Soul Holistic Therapies
AN TEACHAIN BAN SENTRY HILL BORRIS-IN-OSSORY PORTLAOISE CO LAOIS R32 Y4E4
Scenic Drives in Laois
Abbeyleix Golf Club
Abbeyleix Golf Club, Ballyroan Road, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
Edyta Art
Whispering Pines, Ballyhuppahane, Ballyhupahaun, Co. Laois, Ireland
Mountmellick Drama Festiva 2025
7th March 2025 - 14th March 2025