Living close to a welcoming town that offers a host of amenities has to be at the top of every homebuyer’s wish list and Portlaoise certainly won’t disappoint. This vibrant town has a strong sense of community spirit at its heart and it’s easy to see why so many have chosen to make their home here.
You’ll find a fabulous array of outstanding facilities including a good selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, Odeon multi-screen cinema and arts centre. For an active lifestyle there’s a leisure centre, ten-pin bowling, gyms, health clubs and golf clubs.
The surrounding countryside offers plenty of scope to enjoy the outdoor life, with mountain walks and cycle routes, while annual events include a number of music festivals including Electric Picnic at Stradbally Hall and Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portloaise.
For a night out in the city or the daily commute you’ll find easy connections to Dublin via the M7 or by rail in as little as 41 minutes.