Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum is a historic site in Donaghmore near Rathdowney, County Laois, Ireland, preserving a mid-19th-century workhouse where destitute families sought refuge during the Great Famine. Visitors can explore restored dormitories, kitchen and exhibits that vividly illustrate workhouse life and view agricultural artefacts reflecting rural life and labour from the past.
The following are the top hotels near Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum, selected for their convenient locations within a short drive, comfortable amenities, and a range of accommodation options ideal for visitors exploring this poignant heritage site and the surrounding Laois countryside.
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum Hotels
Templemore Arms Hotel: Main St, Templemore, Ireland
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Facilities
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Live music/performance
- Designated smoking area
- Meeting facilities
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Triple rooms
- Single rooms
- Suites
- Family rooms
- Standard rooms
- Deluxe rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 21m (20.6 km)
- via R433
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel: Cork Road, R32 VE24 Abbeyleix, Ireland
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Facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free onsite private parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
Rooms
- Family rooms
- Single rooms
- Triple rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 24m (22.1 km)
- via R433
Anner Hotel: Dublin Road, Thurles, Ireland
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Facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- 2 restaurants
- Indoor swimming pool-Kid’s
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free onsite private parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
Rooms
- Single rooms
- Triple rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Family rooms
- Standard rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 33m (38.2 km)
- via M8 and R435
Hayes Hotel: Liberty Square, Thurles, Thurles, Ireland
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Facilities
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free onsite public parking
- Horseback riding
- Nightclub
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage storage
- Meeting facilities
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Single rooms
- Family rooms
- Deluxe rooms
- One-bedroom suites
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 35m (39.2 km)
- via M8 and R435
Maldron Hotel Portlaoise: Togher Roundabout, Portlaoise, Ireland
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Facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- 2 swimming pools
- Free onsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar/Restaurant
- Baggage storage
- Meeting facilities
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Single rooms
- Superior rooms
- Family rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 26m (35.5 km)
- via M7
Midlands Park Hotel: Jessop Street, R32 KV20 Portlaoise, Ireland
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Facilities
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- Heated, indoor swimming pool
- Chargeable offsite public parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fitness centre
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
- Family rooms
- Single rooms
- Triple rooms
- Suites
- Executive rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 27m (36.0 km)
- via M7
Avalon House Hotel: Castlecomer The Square, Castlecomer, Ireland
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Facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- View
- Inner courtyard view
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Meeting facilities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Free onsite private parking
- BBQ facilities
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Small rooms
- Family rooms
- Single rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 39m (37.6 km)
- via R694
The Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise: Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Ireland
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Facilities
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free onsite private parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
- Meeting facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Single rooms
- Classic rooms
- Family rooms
- Interconnecting rooms
- Suites
- Deluxe rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 31m (44.3 km)
- via M7
Horse & Jockey Hotel: Horse and Jockey, Horse and Jockey, Ireland
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Facilities
- Breakfast
- Spa
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Free onsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Concierge
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Meeting facilities
- Business centre
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Superior rooms
- Twin rooms
- Standard rooms
- Single rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 32m (39.8 km)
- via M8 and R435
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel: Freshford Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- View
- Garden view
- Inner courtyard view
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free onsite private parking
- Accessible parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Single rooms
- Superior rooms
- Triple rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 41m (42.9 km)
- via R693 and R435
Newpark Hotel: Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- View
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Breakfast
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor, Infinity pool
- Free onsite private parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar & Restaurant
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Meeting facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Superior rooms
- Classic rooms
- Triple rooms
- Family rooms
- King rooms
- Suites
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 44m (42.9 km)
- via N77
The Stable Loft at Troysgate: Troy’s Gate, R95NY0T Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Free offsite private parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
- Triple rooms
- Quadruple rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 43m (44.2 km)
- via R693 and R435
Troysgate House: Vicar Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free offsite private parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
Rooms
- Standard rooms
- Double rooms
- Family rooms
- Twin rooms
- Single rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 43m (44.2 km)
- via R693 and R435
The Orchard House: Newton, New Orchard, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Free onsite private parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar & Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Rooms
- Double rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 43m (43.8 km)
- via N77
Parliament Inn: 13 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
Rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Quadruple rooms
- Suites
- Dormitory rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 45m (44.7 km)
- via R693 and R435
Kilford Arms: John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free onsite private parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar & Restaurant
- Room service
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
- Single rooms
- Twin rooms
- Double rooms
- Triple rooms
- Family rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 46m (45.2 km)
- via R693 and R435
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny: 67 – 69 John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- View
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free onsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar & 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
- Shuttle service
- Air conditioning
Rooms
- Deluxe rooms
- Double rooms
- Superior rooms
- Suites
- Triple rooms
- Penthouses
- Duplex rooms
- Quadruple rooms
- Twin rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 47m (45.3 km)
- via R693 and R435
Kilkenny River Court Hotel: The Bridge, John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Facilities
- Bacony
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- View
- River view
- Inner courtyard view
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Chargeable onsite public parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- BBQ facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting facilities
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Deluxe rooms
- King rooms
- Superior rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 48m (45.5 km)
- via R693 and R435
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