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3About Port Laoise
Port Laoise sits bang in the middle of Ireland on the M7, making it a handy stop whether you're heading from Dublin to Cork or crossing the country. The town connects easily to Carlow via the N80 and serves regular commuter traffic to places like Newbridge and Athy. With over 30 fast chargers, it's become a popular pit stop for electric car drivers. The old Maryborough Castle, a rare example of an 18th-century colonial fortress, still dominates the town centre as a reminder of when this place was called Maryborough until 1929.
Where is Port Laoise on the map?
Port Laoise is in Ireland, at 53.033, -7.299 - about 37 km north-west of Carlow.
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What is the closest airport to Port Laoise?
The closest airport to Port Laoise is Dublin Airport, 94 km (about 1 h 12 min by car).