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07 Sept 2025

The CUBE: Supporting a greener future for the Midlands

The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence offers businesses in Longford, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath low cost and free expert consultancy services bespoke to your business or organisation

The CUBE: Supporting a greener future for the Midlands

The CUBE is a 10,000-square-foot building spanning over three floors, located in the heart of Portlaoise Town overlooking the Old Fort of Maryborough. Its central location makes it an ideal place to host your meetings and events, just a stone’s throw from Portlaoise’s Main Street and Portlaoise Train Station, and only 10 minutes from Junction 17 of the M7 motorway.

Companies located in The CUBE include FRS Recruitment and QA Leads Ireland.

QA Leads Ireland

“QA Leads are a dynamic lead generation company based in Portlaoise, Ireland. We specialize in providing businesses across the globe with accurate, high-quality leads that drive growth and boost sales. Our services span industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services, delivering tailored solutions that help companies reach their target audiences effectively.

"At the core of our success is our team of 29 dedicated professionals, operating from The CUBE in Portlaoise. This modern, collaborative workspace offers the ideal environment for innovation, efficiency, and teamwork. Our strategic location allows us to leverage local talent while serving a global market, maintaining Portlaoise as the nerve centre for all our lead delivery operations.”

FRS Recruitment

“FRS Recruitment are a leading nationwide recruitment company, operating from The CUBE in Portlaoise, serving as a key base for our team of expert recruiters. From here, we help jobseekers find their next career opportunity and support employers in sourcing top talent across a wide range of industries.

"Our Portlaoise office is more than just a workplace—it’s a collaborative hub where our recruitment specialists come together to share insights, meet with clients, and drive recruitment success. Portlaoise is exceptionally well-serviced by Ireland’s road and rail networks, making it the perfect meeting point for a company with a national reach. With easy access to Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway, we can efficiently connect candidates and employers, ensuring the best fit for both.”

EU Just Transition Fund

The MidlandsIreland.ie team, EU Just Transition Fund Activator for Laois, Midlands Regional Food and Drink Network Manager, and the Midlands ICT Technical Adviser are also based in The CUBE.

The CUBE’s ground floor provides meeting and training rooms, as well as an open plan event space for larger events. These are available for hourly and daily rental for businesses, community groups, and educational providers. Up to 30 people can be seated theatre style in the training room, which features a state of the art video wall. The boardroom can seat 8 people with interactive screen for presentations.

The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence offers businesses low cost and free expert consultancy services bespoke to your business, to help you reduce your carbon footprint and drive sustainable growth. No matter where you are on your sustainability journey, let’s create a greener future together. We can provide your business with supports for:

  • Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement
  • ESG consultancy
  • Double materiality assessment
  • Board and Executive briefings
  • In-house training bespoke for your business
  • Navigating grants and supports for renewable energy projects.
  • Circular economy consulting and training
  • Workshops on energy-saving behaviours
  • Waste and Resource Management Consulting

The CUBE is located at 18 Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. If you’re interested in availing of The CUBE’s services, or finding out more, please visit www.cubecentre.ie, e-mail caroline@cubcentre.ie, or telephone 085 7856204.

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