Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Portlaoise First Things First

Every Friday, – · Hollies Room, Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co. Laois, R32 R624 · Next: Friday 16 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.
Format Steps

Getting there

Venue Hollies Room
Address Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co. Laois
Postcode R32 R624

About this meeting

On Fridays, Portlaoise First Things First runs a Steps-focused meeting at 8.30pm in the Hollies Room on the Clonminam Industrial Estate. Being members-only, it is intended for people with a desire to stop drinking rather than the general public, though a newcomer is welcome from day one. The Steps format means the group works through the Twelve Steps together rather than following open discussion or Big Book study, which can suit those wanting a more structured session. Attendance is free and there is no booking system. As with the venue's other meetings, wheelchair access has not been confirmed, so anyone with access needs should check in advance. The industrial estate is on the outskirts of Portlaoise town.

Common questions

What does members-only mean for this meeting

It means the meeting is kept for people with a desire to stop drinking rather than the wider public, but that includes anyone coming along for the very first time.

Do I need to book for the Friday Steps meeting

No booking is needed and there is no cost. Just arrive at the Hollies Room by 8.30pm on Friday.

What happens at a Steps meeting

The group works through the Twelve Steps in turn, which gives the Friday session a more structured focus than a general sharing meeting.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Steps Friday

Hollies Room, Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co. Laois
R32 R624

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