Where are you moving from? If you've been living in Dublin City Centre (say) then I would agree with Carpenter about moving somewhere bigger like Abbeyleix, but it's all down to what you want. If quiet town life is for you I would definitely go for Ballyroan -- contrary to what other posters have said it's a lovely little town -- if a lovely little town is what you want. "Ballyroan Gaels" are the current county champions so yes they do take their football seriously. And if you're a Dub you'll like their team colours... [broken link removed]Looking at buying a house in ballyroan in Laois anyone no anything about the area