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The Forum - Mountmellick
County Laois, Ireland
The Forum - Mountmellick is a family run town centre self-catering venue located at the heart of Irelands Ancient East.
We offer a range of accommodation suitable for the solo traveller, couples, families or visiting groups. The venue can be hired for exclusive use at competitive rates. Reach out to us to discuss your needs.
Conveniently located as a suitable base for exploring Irelands Ancient East and beyond. We strive to make your stay in the Forum a memorable one. 2.5hrs to Cliffs of Moher, 2hrs to Galway & Cork City, 1hr to Dublin & Kilkenny, Less than 1 hr to Rock of Cashel. 2 hrs 30 to North of Ireland, Westport and Sligo
We are currently in the process of adding a Georgian Town House property to our accommodation offering. News on this exciting development will be added to the website when key milestones are reached.
The Coach House
Private accommodation for couple or small family group. The Coach House is the newest stand-alone addition to the Forum Hostel - Mountmellick. Retaining feature walls and with the input of the acclaimed Paul Dunphy.
Church & Manse
Shared room accommodation. The Church Building, while renovated to a high standard, retains all its original Victorian features having not changed since’s its original construction in 1855.
The Square
Boutique Guesthouse. Private accommodation for large groups, family, couples or single.
Discover Mountmellick
The Mountmellick Heritage Trail is an opportunity to stroll through the town of Mountmellick and explore its historical and cultural depths. The trail takes the format of two circuits set in a figure of eight, which facilitates a looped walk encompassing the whole character of this intriguing town.
Mountmellick is located in the Irish Midlands and is the gateway to many places of interest in the region.
It's ideally located to the west of Dublin, with two nearby rail stations, Portlaoise and Portarlington station (7kM) to enable visitors visit the capital and surrounding countryside in one experience. There is also a bus service from Dublin to Portlaoise, which is a 10-minute taxi ride away.
Mountmellick is steeped in history and was one of the first settlements in the 1600’s by the first Quakers to arrive in Southern Ireland, namely William Edmundson.
If your planning a fly-drive or self-drive holiday, the Forum - Mountmellick is the perfect drop off to see and experience the Midlands of Ireland at its best. The historic buildings retains all their authentic features. The accommodation and facilities deliver the ambiance for a unique Irish holiday and great value for money to rival any place in Ireland.
