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Ballaghmore Castle
A well restored small castle owned by the Fitzpatrick's dating from 1480.
Places to Visit Laois
A well restored small castle owned by the Fitzpatrick's dating from 1480.
Places to Visit Laois
Emo Court and Demesne
Located 13km north-east of Portlaoise, Emo Court was the country seat of the 1st earl of Portarlington. Designed by James Gandon in 1790 and served as a Jesuit novitiate for many years.
Places to Visit Laois
Lea Castle
Located on the shore of the River Barrow near Portarlington, once the stronghold of the 2nd Baron of Offaly, Maurice Fitzgerald. In 1315 it was burnt by Edward Bruce, who was given an Irish kingship when he came to Ireland trying to divert English military attention from his brother Robert the Bruce in Scotland. In 1650 the castle was blown up by Cromwell's forces.
Places to Visit Laois
Located on the shore of the River Barrow near Portarlington, once the stronghold of the 2nd Baron of Offaly, Maurice Fitzgerald. In 1315 it was burnt by Edward Bruce, who was given an Irish kingship when he came to Ireland trying to divert English military attention from his brother Robert the Bruce in Scotland. In 1650 the castle was blown up by Cromwell's forces.
Places to Visit Laois
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