attractions: Castlecomer Discovery Park, Rock of Dunamase, Emo Court House, Abbeyleix Bog Project, Heywood Gardens (Designed by Lutyens), Moore Abbey Woods, Redhills Adventure Kildare, Castleview Open Farm, Derryounce Lakes and Walkways, Stradbally Hall, restaurants: Treacy's Pub and Restaurant, O'Gormans Bar & Restaurant, Kelly's Steakhouse, Akayu Portlaoise, Kelly Lou Cakes, The Lazy River Café, Lana Portlaoise Asian Street Food, Mayur Indian Restaurant, The Lime Tree Cafe & Restaurant, Chequers Pizza - Portlaoise