Portlaoise, the county capital of Laois, is excellently located on the newly constructed M7 motorway from Dublin to the south and southwest. As a vibrant town with a rich cultural and architectural heritage, a thriving local economy, easy accessibility, a progressive attitude and a community life, Portlaoise is bound to have a prosperous future. Portlaoise town is now seen as a very realistic alternative to living on the outskirts of Dublin. With its frequent train service to and from Dublin and its easy accessibility to an ever improving roads network, the town has enjoyed a recent popularity with commuters. Portlaoise has a number of 18 hole golf courses and the famous “Heritage” Championship Golf Course is only a short drive away.