Port Laoise Things to Do

As visitors walk down the gray stone sidewalks of Kilkenny's High Street, they will find themselves passing by attractive souvenir shops, clothing stores and a range of restaurants. For lovers of gourmet Italian food, there is... more

Completed in 1285, St. Canice's is the second-largest cathedral in Ireland, overlooking Kilkenny. Originally established by St Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, the cathedral features a variety of exhibits of... more

With its stylish and minimalist wooden decor, this popular Stratford venue offers a bar and nightclub in one. The music fills the dancefloor each night, with house and garage played most nights. There are weekly low-priced drin... more

Key Largo is, in its own words, "a pre-club bar", but the management offers the opportunity and space for customers to have a bit of a dance. A wide range of music is played, depending on which night you visit, and the volume b... more

You won't have to be a drinker to be tempted to enter the Marble City, and the magnificent exterior might well be familiar from the plethora of Irish pub front posters that have appeared of late. Once lured inside you won't be... more

Kyteler's is an excellent example of a medieval tavern and dates back to 1324. The pub takes its name from a local (and clearly very busy) Kilkenny woman, Dame Alice Kyteler, who married four times and was convicted of practici... more

One of Kilkenny's most respected venues, Cleere's has been playing host to intimate theater performances and traditional music sessions for as long as anyone can remember. Its Monday night trad session has assumed almost legend... more

Situated within the Penny Lane area, this restaurant has recently been expanded due to increased popularity. From the unpolished wooden floor and mismatched rustic furniture to the flickering candlelight, the ambience is about... more

Located within the splendid grounds of the spectacular Kilkenny Castle, the Butler Art Gallery plays host to a a variety of exhibits by both Irish and international artists. The gallery functions as a space to showcase Irish ar... more

A trip to Stratford is not complete without a visit to the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. The theater was built in 1926 following fire damage to the 1879 original. Fortunately it was not completely destroyed during the... more