Directory
Things to Do

Experiencing Ireland

Ballintubbert Gardens and House
Barrow Way – Bike Hire
BloomHQ
Blueway Boat Trips – Barrow Way Trip Boat
The Merry Mill

Holistic Leighis Spa Massage

Aghaboe Farm Foods
Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise Tradfest 2025


FiorBhia Regenerative Farm and Market

Gerry Browne Jewellers
G’s Gourmet Jams

Grantstown Free Range Eggs

Iris Hand & Foot Spa

Making Tracks Glamping & Wagons

Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms

Red Shed Organic Farm
Mountmellick Embroidery Museum
The Gallery at Mountmellick Library
Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue
Laois Archery

Midland Escape
Midlands Park Hotel
Mountmellick Community Arts Centre
Nook and Cranny Gift Shop

Farmer J’s
Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Portlaoise Library
The Killeshin Hotel
Portarlington Leisure Centre
The Arthouse Library & Gallery

Raven Haven Aviaries
Solas Eco Garden Shop
Laois Forest School
Mary Lowry’s Home Baking
Solas Eco Garden Shop Farmer’s Market
The Maldron Hotel
Stradbally Woodland Railway
The Heritage
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel
Tower & Bean Coffee Shop
The Heritage Golf Club
Abbeyleix Community Garden
Abbeyleix Bog Project
Ballinakill Gill’s Pond
Aghaboe Abbey
Ballaghmore Lake
Brittas Lake
Cadamstown
Capponellan Woods
Carrigmeal Walking Route and Outdoor Classroom
Castletown Weir
Catholes Falls
Clogrennan Lock
Cullahill – Binnianea Loop
Derryounce Lakes and Walkways
Dunmore Woods
Emo Village Farmers Market
Fitzmaurice Place – Old Fort Quarter
Garryhinch Wood
Glenbarrow Carpark
Glenbarrow – Eco Walk
Glenbarrow – Old Mill Loop
Glenbarrow – Waterfall Loop
Grand Canal Vicarstown
Grantstown Lake
Heywood Gardens and Estate
Kellyville Lake
Laois Farmers’ Market
Laois Shopping Centre
Little Bog Lake
Monicknew – Bocadh Lodge Walk
Monicknew – Riverside Walk
Monicknew – Valley Walk
Mountrath Country Market
Oughaval – Beech Way Walk
Oughaval Church
Oughaval – Mass Rock Walk
Oughaval Woods – Cobblers Walk
Portlaoise Town Park
Rock of Dunamase
River Barrow
Sleaty Church
Slí na Sláinte Walking Routes in Laois
Slieve Bloom Mountains
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Track
Slieve Bloom Outdoors
Slieve Margy Way
St. Peters Church of Ireland
St Peter’s and Paul’s Church
Stradbally Lake
Togher Woods
Waterworks Killeshin
Timahoe Heritage Festival
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
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.
National Ploughing Championship 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
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
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.
Twin Trees Festival
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.
Culture Night
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages
The Ossory Agricultural Show
One of the largest agricultural shows in Ireland. It’s family-oriented with something for every-one
Old Fort Quarter Festival
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
Ireland's first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend
Buds and Blossoms Festival
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.

Amazing Animal Adventure



Bryan Fergus Photo



Ballyfin Demesne

Blackhill Woods Retreat

Bookmark Portlaoise

Bowfield Farm

Carraig Donn

Brew Café and Design Options


Clonbrok Heritage Centre Crettyard

Clonohill Gardens

Clown Around – Adventure Centre

Coolanowle Self Catering Accommodation

CountryLife


Dunmore Country School


Glosna House

Fossey Mountain Springs Ranch

Hazelbrook Gardens



Hushabye Farm Alpacas

Happy Human Glamping

Holy Trinity, Dysart Enos, (The Rock)

Hummingbird Interiors and Café

Niav Riley Millinery


Portlaoise Golf Club


Laois Kayak and Canoe Club


Irish Photography Hides


Marian Carton Opticians


Mountrath Golf Club

Mid Ireland Adventures

Manor Stone Garden Centre & Gift Shop

Naturally at The Wrens Nest

Portarlington Golf Club


Rathdowney Golf Club


O’Gormans Bar and Restaurant


Sean Eacrett Antiques, Auctions and Restoration

Selous Lodge – Biodiversity Garden

Shaws Department Stores

Sheila McCabe Boutique


The Flower Witch

The Hair Gallery

The Heath Golf Club

The Storeyard


Treasures Giftware

Turra Lodge Farm


Market Square Studios

Mind Body Soul Holistic Therapies



Scenic Drives in Laois



Abbeyleix Golf Club

Edyta Art
