Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Portlaoise First Things First

Every Wednesday, – · Hollies Room, Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co. Laois, R32 R624 · Next: Wednesday 21 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Wednesday
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.

Getting there

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

About this meeting

Portlaoise First Things First meets every Wednesday at 8.30pm in the Hollies Room on the Clonminam Industrial Estate, on the edge of Portlaoise. It is a members-only Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, kept for anyone with a desire to stop drinking, so someone attending for the first time is just as welcome as a long-standing member. There is no charge and no need to book ahead. The group meets in the same room each week, which gives regulars a settled base to work through the programme together. Wheelchair access at the venue has not been confirmed, so anyone with mobility needs may want to get in touch beforehand. Portlaoise is easily reached from the M7.

Common questions

Can I attend if I have never been to AA before

Yes. This is a members-only meeting for anyone with a desire to stop drinking, and a first visit is welcome without any need to have attended elsewhere first.

Is there a fee or do I need to book a place

No. Like every AA meeting it is free and open on a drop-in basis, so you can simply arrive at the Hollies Room for 8.30pm.

Is the Hollies Room wheelchair accessible

Access has not been confirmed for this venue, so it is worth contacting the group ahead of time if you use a wheelchair.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wednesday

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

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