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Abbeyleix Heritage House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Housed in the historic north boys school, the museum at Heritage House will transport you back in time allowing you to journey with the pre-Christian warring tribes of Laois, witnessing their...More
Lea Castle
Churches And Settlements
The remnants of a great Norman castle built in 1260 by William de Vesey. It changed hands many times during its violent history, for example, it was burned by the O'Dempseys in 1284, rebuilt by de...More
Stradbally Hall And Demesne And Narrow Gauge Railway
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Stradbally Hall is an 18th Century country house in a rural setting, The Irish Steam Preservation Society holds its steam rally here during the August bank holiday. The railway runs on bank holidays...More
Ballaghmore Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Ballaghmore Castle is a unique and beautiful place. Set in the Irish midlands in Co. Laois, and located between Roscrea and Borris-in-Ossory. Ballaghmore Castle was built in 1480 by the Gaelic...More
Emo Court House & Gardens
Children and Family Attractions
Emo Court was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of the neo-classical style. During the middle of this century it was owned by...More
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