Top Things to do in Portlaoise
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What to do and see in Portlaoise, Province of Leinster: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Portlaoise, Ireland including Nook & Cranny, Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum, Rock of Dunamase, Dunamase Antiques, Kavanaghs Bar & Venue, O'Moore Park, Poet's Cottage, The Store Yard, Midway Ireland Tours, Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Restaurants in Portlaoise
1. Nook & Cranny
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
REI National Gift store of the Year 2019, come view our gorgeous range of gifts and quality brands. Carefully sourced both in Ireland and overseas, you will find retro games and puzzles, premium natural wax candles, stylish fashion accessories and design-led homewares. With books for fun and books for knowledge, quirky signs and a really great greeting card selection, a browse here will absolutely bring a smile to your face.
Reviewed By genf45
We are so incredibly lucky to have this treasure trove in our town. Amazing gifts that suit from very young to well (slightly) older family members. Ladonna has been like a fairy godmother during covid helping me get gifts to friends and family that we couldn't visit. The shop has something for everyone, a beautiful framed picture of a star in the sky for my friend whose dad passed away, birthday treats for another friend. Surprise cheer up treats for my niece when she broke her arm and most recently a fabulous big fluffy toy dog for my daughter who has autism to take to hospital with her to get her tonsils out. I always spot something new and there is a price range for every pocket. If you are in visiting portlaoise pop in, it's so lovely and the staff are so helpful.
2. 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.
3. 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!!!
4. Dunamase Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Dunamase Antiques is a local antiques and curios shop located in a heart of Portlaoise town. Specializing in fine antiques, china, art and more.
5. 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.
6. O'Moore Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By E7762UBmarkr - Dublin, Ireland
Love going to O'Moore Park. Nice ground with good views from stands and terraces alike. It's a pretty accessible venue from many areas of the country though it can be a little congested getting into the area on match days. If they open up some of the playing fields there's tons of parking. Playing surface is top notch & kept in great condition through the summer (nice for a little puc-about afterwards with the kids). My only problem with O'Moore Park is that I never seem to come away from it with the right match result :S
7. Poet's Cottage
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 5 reviews
8. The Store Yard
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 5 reviews
9. Midway Ireland Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
10. Dunamaise Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
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