Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is a conference hotel in Ireland’s Midlands for company meetings, training and offsite stays. Close to the M7, its meeting rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, blackout blinds and built-in AV, with layouts suited to board meetings, training sessions or larger conferences. Grain & Grill serves menus created by the head chef, and breakfast ranges from a full Irish to continental options. After the working day, groups can make use of the Club Vitae leisure centre. Team activities include a guided walk around the historic Ballykilcavan demesne or a tasting of beers, Irish cheeses and charcuterie in its old mill. Portlaoise train station is within walking distance, or a short taxi ride away.