The demise of the native ancient woodlands of Laois
The Earliest map featuring County Laois is found within manuscript in the British Library and
A picture with a thousand words: 1899 Durrow
Recently I met with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association in Durrow to deliver a talk
Killeshin Church: A Portal in Time
The River Pushoge, a tributary of the great Barrow rises on the North Eastern
St. Brigid in Co. Laois
St. Brigid of Kildare is regarded as Ireland’s second Saint, who is associated with fertility,
God or Gods at Old Kyle Borris-In-Ossory
Old Kyle once formed part of an important Early Christian Monastic site on
“A Tale of Two Counties”- Durrow Co. Laois
The name Durrow suggests an ancient wood or forest of Oak (Darú) which once encompassed
Dysartgallen Church and the Ford of the Cross
Dysartgallan Church (LA030-011001-) is set in the picturesque landscape of the Owenbeg River valley in
Kilbreedy Towerhouse, Co. Laois
Situated approximately 3km NE of Rathdowney in south County Laois, we have a fine remnant
Garronmaconly Castle, Co. Laois
Garranmaconly Towerhouse Co. Laois (LA021-013001) located approximately 5km SW of Borris-in-Ossory. Garrán Mhic Connla in
A Little History on the Old Fort Portlaoise
The Old Fort located within the centre of Portlaoise, from which the modern town has
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