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Picnic in Portlaoise ?

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  • 28-09-2010 3:21pm
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    Ole Rodrigo
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    Hi,

    I'll be passing through Portlaoise in a few weeks enroute to Nenagh on a bike, and was wondering if there was anywhere nice for a picnic lunch; a lake or river or something. Any suggestions ?

    Thanks :)


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    laois gael
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    The town park is a nice place for a picnic its on the timahoe road.If u didn't want to stray off the track too much I would say head into the comfort Inn Midway stop Toilets microwves etc for use with loads different food.If the weahter is decent plenty of green grass in there aswell to have a picnic.


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    ILA
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    Ditto.

    That's really all there is in terms of decent or accessible sites in Portlaoise for a picnic.


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    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Thanks for the replies guys. Someone mentioned Emo Court on another post, with a cafe and grounds ..that sounds quite nice


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    MickShamrock
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    Emo Court is nice. Might be a bit out of your way. The Rock of Dunamase I think is a nice spot for a picnic.


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    Ole Rodrigo
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    Looking at a map Emo court may actually be closer as I'll be coming in from Monastrevin. Although the Rock of Dunamasse looks great. Might have to do the two :)


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    ILA
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    rocstar wrote: »
    Looking at a map Emo court may actually be closer as I'll be coming in from Monastrevin. Although the Rock of Dunamasse looks great. Might have to do the two :)
    Certainly Emo Court will not be a disappointment, but I wasn't sure if that was close to/on your route. The Rock of Dunamasse is worth a visit as well.


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    pclancy
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    The view from the Rock of Dunamaise is great and a lovely spot for a picnic on a nice day. Some limited shelter from the rain in the ruins but no toilets or anything.


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    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Thats settled - I'll do the two. Thanks guys.


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