Ballinakill

Ireland

Ballinakill sits along the N80 in County Laois, about 15 kilometers southwest of Portlaoise, making it a handy stop when crossing the midlands. Most folk arrive via Junction 17 off the M7, then follow the N80 through rolling farmland. You can also reach it on the R426 from Stradbally or connect from the R430 near Timahoe. The village centers around its early 19th-century Church of Ireland with its distinctive limestone construction and tall spire that's visible for miles across the surrounding countryside.