Rent a holiday apartment in Portlaoise

If you would like to rent a holiday apartment in Portlaoise, the town can be considered as a base for exploring history, enjoying a programme in the town itself and taking a separately planned excursion. Portlaoise is located in Ireland's Midlands and was known as Maryborough until 1929. If you would like to combine local history with an excursion as a family, Dunamase remains an independent destination in the surrounding area.

Portlaoise between history and a town programme

The town's history goes back to the Fort of Maryborough, built in the 16th century. This is a historical classification of the town, not automatically an indication of a site that is accessible today. The Portlaoise Heritage Centre may be considered as a named point of contact for the history of the town and its surroundings.

Local experiences and the wider area

A day in Portlaoise can also include the Town Park and a walk through the town centre. In the wider landscape, the Slieve Bloom Mountains to the west and northwest and the Great Heath of Maryborough to the east are mentioned. These landscapes are included here for broader orientation and are not presented as parts of the town.

Dunamase should be planned as a separate destination in the surrounding area of Portlaoise. This allows you to distinguish when searching for accommodation whether your stay is primarily intended to cover Portlaoise's town programme or also a regional excursion.

Align your accommodation base with your daily itinerary

Portlaoise can be classified as an independent town base with local historical and green-space connections. Anyone wishing to combine the Heritage Centre, Town Park and a walk through the town can specifically include Portlaoise as a local base when searching for a holiday apartment or other accommodation. For a stay involving local history and a separately planned excursion, Portlaoise should be considered as an independent town base; Dunamase remains a separate excursion destination.

Getting there and searching for accommodation

Portlaoise is described in connection with major transport links and its location on the national road network. When searching for accommodation, you can therefore consider the specific location of the property and your planned journey together. Current connections form part of individual travel planning; the town itself provides a clear geographical point of reference.

Further orientation

For further regional orientation, you can view County Laois. For comparison and further browsing, Killenard, Rathsallagh, Donaghmore, Ballyhenry, Emo, The History of the Allotment Movement, Events and City Trips - Events Worth Attending and City Trips with a Holiday Apartment: Holidays in the City are also available.

If Portlaoise, with its town programme, local history and planned daily rhythm, suits your trip, you can compare the current accommodation options in the next step.