Newtown is a small settlement in Laois. It is quiet and unpretentious. It has a church, a pub, and not much else. People live here. That is the whole story.
It is not a destination. It is a real place. That is enough.
None of these are themed Irish pubs, because they don't need to be. A few that earn the trip:
The centre of the settlement. Works when the locals need a pint.
East-central Laois. About 20 km east of Portlaoise via N80.
Limited service. Check with Laois transport.