Top Things to do in Portlaoise
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6 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Portlaoise That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Portlaoise, Ireland including Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum, Rock of Dunamase, Kavanaghs Bar & Venue, Roll n Bowl, Midway Ireland Tours, Dunamaise Arts Centre.
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1. Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By amI4150LM
Everyone visiting Ireland should make a commitment to stop and learn about the Famine that shaped so much of Irish history and immigration impact, etc. We stopped at this one to break up the drive back from the Cliffs to Wicklow area. I highly recommend the museum. We learned a lot about the Famine through the short video, building, and the guide. It was an unexpected last minute added stop for our trip and one of the most memorable things we did. It is a cheap entrance fee and not a lot of people stop or at least didn't when we were there - so it wasn't busy --- which was nice for our visit so we could take it all in, but sort of sad at the same time --- hope it was just a slow time when we went and more tourists do stop! P.S. The folks there are full of info and recommendations for other things to do if you are looking for advice too -- We actually added one additional stop to our trip due to advice provided while here too....which also was well worth it. Depending how quickly you go through it you could do this in less than an hour...I THINK we stayed about an hour.
2. Rock of Dunamase
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By 882AnneC - Boston, United States
Was so excited to visit this hilltop fort. Absolutely gorgeous views in every direction!! So many areas to explore and get different views of the beautiful surroundings! Park at church below, wonderful hidden gem, worth going out of the way to find!!!
3. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Kavanaghs Bar & Venue located on the Main Street in Portlaoise, offers a wide variety to locals and visitors alike. Made to order hand cut sandwiches, panini's, wraps and rolls are available Mon- Fri from 11am-4pm. Live music in the bar on various night, phone or check website for current listings. Our live venue plays host to wide variety of top quality stand up comedy and live music.
Reviewed By lisadP3485RO - Portlaoise, Ireland
We booked a table here last night, first proper night out with covid restrictions it was a great night and so good to feel somewhat back to normal in a pub,the pizza was lovely and the staff were brilliant from Dave behind the bar to Craig serving us at the table to Trisha on the burgers all doing a fantastic job we will definitely be back, thanks to Pj Kavanagh and the staff for making our night out as normal as possible under the circumstances of covid restrictions.
4. Roll n Bowl
5. Midway Ireland Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
6. Dunamaise Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
