County Laois offers a warm welcome and the promise of a unique experience that lingers long after your visit, with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant local charm.
County Laois serves up a delicious taste of Ireland, where local flavours, cosy cafés, and lively pubs offer memorable moments and warm hospitality in every bite and sip.
County Laois invites you to rest and recharge with a range of welcoming accommodation, from charming guesthouses to elegant hotels, all set against a backdrop of peaceful countryside and friendly local charm.
Planning your visit to County Laois is the first step towards a memorable escape, with helpful tips, local insights, and all you need to make the most of your time in this hidden gem of Ireland.
Laois Chamber Alliance brings together Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism under one umbrella—enhancing collaboration, events, and opportunities to build a thriving local economy and promote Laois as a premier destination to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
County Laois offers a warm welcome and the promise of a unique experience that lingers long after your visit, with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant local charm.
County Laois serves up a delicious taste of Ireland, where local flavours, cosy cafés, and lively pubs offer memorable moments and warm hospitality in every bite and sip.
County Laois invites you to rest and recharge with a range of welcoming accommodation, from charming guesthouses to elegant hotels, all set against a backdrop of peaceful countryside and friendly local charm.
Planning your visit to County Laois is the first step towards a memorable escape, with helpful tips, local insights, and all you need to make the most of your time in this hidden gem of Ireland.
Laois Chamber Alliance brings together Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism under one umbrella—enhancing collaboration, events, and opportunities to build a thriving local economy and promote Laois as a premier destination to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone.
Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!
We’re delighted to help bring back this much-loved free walking festival with over 20+ guided walks across Laois throughout July. From forest trails to mountain hikes, heritage routes to family strolls – there’s something for all fitness levels. Each walk is guided, graded, and finishes with some well-earned refreshments.
Celebrate Port Arlington's unique heritage with a scenic and accessible 4km walk from Portarlington Railway Station to the historic Spire in Carrick Wood. Enjoy a heritage talk on the recent restoration of Portarlington Railway Station, followed by light refreshments including tea, coffee, water, sandwiches, and biscuits.
Join a magical self-guided discovery walk through the beautiful Nore Amenity Area. Families will receive a discovery pack with clues to follow, activities to complete, and surprises to uncover — keep your eyes peeled for magic folk and fairies. Perfect for families and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.
Take a scenic and historic 5KM loop around the Great Heath of Maryborough. Mostly grass terrain with gentle elevation changes. This leisurely walk is rich in local heritage and natural beauty. Refreshments and toilet facilities available at The Heath Community Hall.
Enjoy a peaceful 4KM loop through the award-winning Carrigmeal Woodland in Dysart, Co. Laois. With shortcuts available, it suits all abilities. A panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Rock of Dunamase, Slieve Bloom & Fossy Mountains. A wonderful blend of walking, discovery, and natural beauty.
Take on a rewarding 12KM hike through Oakvale Woods, rich in natural beauty and historical significance .Remote and peaceful trails ideal for experienced walkers, expect some demanding terrain with rewarding views and atmosphere. Toilet facilities and refreshments provided at the car park.
Enjoy a 6KM looped walk from Timahoe village through Fossy forest paths, returning via Swan Road. Expect breath-taking views of Timahoe and surrounding hills on this peaceful yet invigorating route. Suitable for all levels of fitness, toilet facilities and light refreshments at the Community Hall afterwards.
Celebrate the tradition of Fraughan Sunday with a hike across the mountain to Arderin. This 2.6KM ascent (290m elevation gain) follows a scenic farm road and mountain path, with opportunities to pick wild fraughan berries along the way—smaller, sweeter, and darker than blueberries. Toilet facilities and refreshments at The Poets Cottage, Camross afterwards.
Walk along the Grand Canal down the Barrow Valley passing moored boats and grain stores in the village of Vicarstown. This is a Grade A walk and is 13km approximately. As you walk, you’ll pass rich green fields and hedgerows of alder, willow and elder, as the canal landscape is slowly enveloped by large tillage […]
