Ballybrittas

Ireland

Ballybrittas sits on the N80 between Portlaoise and Stradbally in County Laois, making it a handy stop for those travelling between the midlands towns. The town is about 10 minutes from Portlaoise and connects easily to Dublin via the M7. Local roads link it to Tullamore in 25 minutes through Mountmellick, while the R445 brings traffic from Kildare. Electric vehicle drivers will find fast chargers in Portlaoise and along the M7. The real draw here is Clancy's pub, which has been run by the same family for over a century and still pours pints from its original Victorian bar.