attractions: Castlecomer Discovery Park, Rock of Dunamase, Emo Court House, Abbeyleix Bog Project, Carlow Town Park and Playground, Heywood Gardens (Designed by Lutyens), Moore Abbey Woods, Redhills Adventure Kildare, Castleview Open Farm, Derryounce Lakes and Walkways, restaurants: Treacy's Pub and Restaurant, O'Gormans Bar & Restaurant, Caffé 500, Portlaoise Plaza, Kelly's Steakhouse, Akayu Portlaoise, Kelly Lou Cakes, The Lazy River Café, Lana Portlaoise Asian Street Food, Mayur Indian Restaurant, local businesses: Laois Shopping Centre, Graiguecullen Swimming Pool, Church of Saints Peter & Paul, Domino's Pizza - Carlow, The Mall, Clogrennane Woods, Domino's Pizza - Portlaoise, Woodfield sauna, Little Panda's Asia Market, Valhalla Saunas