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The demise of the native ancient woodlands of Laois

The Earliest map featuring County Laois is found within manuscript in the British Library and

Posted on November 24, 2021 / 0
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A picture with a thousand words: 1899 Durrow

Recently I met with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association in Durrow to deliver a talk

Posted on October 9, 2021 / 0
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Killeshin Church: A Portal in Time

  The River Pushoge, a tributary of the great Barrow rises on the North Eastern

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 / 0
Ballaun Stone at Ballybuggy said to have the imprint of Brigids head. A cure for headaches!!!
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St. Brigid in Co. Laois

St. Brigid of Kildare is regarded as Ireland’s second Saint, who is associated with fertility,

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 / 0
Former location of St. Molua's trough or reliquary from the 19th Century
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God or Gods at Old Kyle Borris-In-Ossory

    Old Kyle once formed part of an important Early Christian Monastic site on

Posted on January 26, 2020January 30, 2020 / 0
1837 Map Of Laois
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“A Tale of Two Counties”- Durrow Co. Laois

The name Durrow suggests an ancient wood or forest of Oak (Darú) which once encompassed

Posted on July 25, 2019 / 0
Dysartgallen Church and Graveyard
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Dysartgallen Church and the Ford of the Cross

Dysartgallan Church (LA030-011001-) is set in the picturesque landscape of the Owenbeg River valley in

Posted on April 5, 2019April 6, 2019 / 0
Kilbreedy Towerhouse
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Kilbreedy Towerhouse, Co. Laois

Situated approximately 3km NE of Rathdowney in south County Laois, we have a fine remnant

Posted on November 10, 2018November 11, 2018 / 0
Garron Castle from the northeast
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Garronmaconly Castle, Co. Laois

Garranmaconly Towerhouse Co. Laois (LA021-013001) located approximately 5km SW of Borris-in-Ossory. Garrán Mhic Connla in

Posted on August 3, 2018 / 0
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A Little History on the Old Fort Portlaoise

The Old Fort located within the centre of Portlaoise, from which the modern town has

Posted on June 21, 2018June 22, 2018 / 0

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  • The demise of the native ancient woodlands of Laois
  • A picture with a thousand words: 1899 Durrow
  • Killeshin Church: A Portal in Time
  • St. Brigid in Co. Laois
  • God or Gods at Old Kyle Borris-In-Ossory

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