Manor Stone services
M8 at exit 3
(also accessible to traffic on the R433)
Signposted from the road? Yes (as tourist attraction)
R32 X8H7
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Another large service area recently converted to the Circle K brand, this one at the top of the M8.
Facilities
Catering: Supermac's, Papa John's Pizza, Hot Deli, Simply Great Coffee Shops: Retail Store, Manor Stone Garden Centre, Steeltech Sheds Hotel: none Charging Points: ESB ecars, Tesla Supercharger Forecourt: Circle K, Car Wash
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Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Topaz Service Station
Tintore
Ballacolla
Co. Laois
Eircode: R32 X8H7
- 📞 Telephone number: 057 8734010
- 🗺 Grid reference: S 34931 79524
Trivia and History
The service area is built on the site of a former quarry, called Manor Stone. Although Topaz referred to it internally as Ballacolla (derived from the nearby settlement Ballycolla), the public branding says 'Manor Stone service station'. To further confuse matters, Transport Infrastructure Ireland call it 'Rathdowney'.
The main amenity building is branded Re.Store, with a sales shop and small Supermac's restaurant at the front. There are then three exits to the surrounding roads and toilets at the back. Although Re.Store branding should have been removed when Circle K was introduced in 2018, most of it still survives.
A garden centre, car sales and car repairs centre are accessed through the services.
Alternatives
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| Portlaoise Plaza (26 km) | Services on the M8 (Ireland) | Cashel (52 km) |
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