About Downtown Portlaoise​

Downtown Portlaoise is the collective voice of retailers and businesses located in the heart of Portlaoise. Our role is to support local enterprise, promote the town and help ensure Portlaoise remains vibrant, welcoming and relevant in today’s evolving retail environment.


Become our Member

Supporting Local Businesses

Our members are at the centre of everything we do. Through campaigns, events promotion and digital storytelling we showcase the shops, cafés, services and experiences that make Portlaoise unique. We regularly feature member businesses through social media, interviews and videos encouraging people to shop local and support the town centre.

Promoting the Town

We highlight what is happening across the town including events, festivals, dining, culture and community activity. Working alongside local organisations and businesses we aim to present Portlaoise in a positive, energetic and professional way.

A Town with Energy

From major events and festivals to everyday moments in the town centre, Portlaoise has a strong sense of community and creativity. Downtown Portlaoise connects people with those experiences while helping businesses benefit from town activity and visitors.

Working Together

Downtown Portlaoise brings businesses and community voices together so the town centre can continue to grow and evolve. Whether you are visiting, shopping or running a business here, you are part of the Portlaoise story.