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