8 Things to do Good for Big Groups in County Laois That You Shouldn't Miss

June 1, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in County Laois, Ireland including The Fisherman's Thatched Inn, Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum, Emo Court, Rock of Dunamase, Kavanaghs Bar & Venue, Roll n Bowl, Midway Ireland Tours, Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Restaurants in County Laois

1. The Fisherman's Thatched Inn

Fisherstown, Ballybrittas Ireland Ireland +353 57 862 6488 https://thefishermansthatchedinn.business.site/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 90 reviews

The Fisherman's Thatched Inn

Reviewed By Q698PAconorm

Thanks a million for your hospitality!! My Australian friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the pub and history lesson of the area !! Always a pleasure thanks Sean !!!

2. Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum

Donaghmore Donaghmore, Rathdowney, Co.Laois, Portlaoise R32 PC58 Ireland +353 86 829 6685 http://www.donaghmoremuseum.ie
Excellent
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum

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.

3. Emo Court

Emo Ireland +353 502 26573 [email protected] http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/EmoCourt/
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4.5 based on 226 reviews

Emo Court

Reviewed By 368kristinek

Free walk and parking. Great amenity in Laois. Lots of space for roaming around and a picnic is ideal. We did not go to the cafe, so can't comment on that.

4. Rock of Dunamase

Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise Ireland http://www.triskelle.eu/attractions/rockofdunamase.php
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4.5 based on 479 reviews

Rock of Dunamase

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!!!

5. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

The Wrens Nest 28 Main Street, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 862 1744 [email protected] http://Www.kavanaghsportlaoise.com
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

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.

6. Roll n Bowl

Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 867 0005 http://www.bowlingireland.com
Excellent
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3.5 based on 27 reviews

Roll n Bowl

7. Midway Ireland Tours

Excellent
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Midway Ireland Tours

8. Dunamaise Arts Centre

Church Street, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 866 3355 [email protected] http://www.dunamaise.ie
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

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