This was a lovely Airbnb experience. Friendly and helpful communication before I arrived set the scene for a great visit. I was in Portlaoise for a conference and arrived the night before the event. I was unexpectedly invited to a dinner at the venue which meant a late check-in, but John and Marie were very kind and accommodated my timetable. Their house is very easy to find and well located, not far from the Heritage Hotel. It suited me perfectly as I was driving. I was allowed to park in the drive and the room is very accessible. The house is a perfect example of an Irish home and I received a true Irish family welcome. The room is nicely furnished, has a feature window and ensuite bathroom. Everything I needed was there, tea/coffee making facilities, Wifi, towels, extra bedding and - to my surprise - a lovely breakfast the next morning. The area is quiet and I slept well, waking up to a nice hot shower in the morning. John and Marie were very welcoming and shared lots of local information. If I had been there as a tourist, my trip would've been greatly improved by their knowledge. As it was, they made sure I was able to get to my conference easily and quickly. I really enjoyed my stay here and would certainly go back on my next trip to Portlaoise. I have no hesitation in recommending this listing. Thank you John and Marie for making me feel so welcome in your home and treating me as part of your family.