Newtown (Laois)

Newtown sits right on the border between County Laois and County Carlow in the Barrow Valley, where the river itself marks the county line. You'll reach it via the R448 from the N80, about 15 kilometers south of Portlaoise if you're coming from Dublin on the M7. The town serves as a handy base for exploring both counties, with Carlow just across the water offering shops and amenities. There's decent EV charging around Carlow town, and you're close to facilities like Deerpark Golf Course and the swimming complex at Graiguecullen.