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Portlaoise [2] (/ p ɔːr t ˈ l iː ʃ / port-LEESH), [3] or Port Laoise (Irish pronunciation: [ˌpˠɔɾˠt̪ˠˈl̪ˠiːʃə]), is the county town of County Laois, Ireland. It is located in the South Midlands in the province of Leinster. Portlaoise was the fastest growing of the top 20 largest towns and cities in Ireland from 2011 to 2016. [4]
The town of Portlaoise is a vibrant commercial centre, and a hub of shopping, transport, and events for the surrounding area. The central location of the town is a key draw for residents and visitors alike, just an hour from Dublin on the M7.
Portlaoise Town Hall. Portlaoise Town Hall was built circa 1880 on the site of the old Market House, and stood in the Market Square. It was burned in 1945.
Portlaoise is the County Town and administrative centre for the County of Laois. It is centrally located in the heart of rural Ireland and serves as the intersection of a number of national Routes. The Urban Form of Portlaoise is dominated by a linear Main Street terminated on each end by a Square; the Market Square in the west and Lower Square ...
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Explore Portlaoise in County Laois, a commercial, retail and arts centre for the midlands. Check out The Heath, an ancient archaeological site and wander the sweeping plain scattered with Iron Age ring forts.
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Portlaoise Community Tourist Office. Show more photos. Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Welcome to the Community Tourist Office network in Ireland. The staff in these offices are steeped in the knowledge of the locality and will help you make the most of your stay in Ireland.