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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

Laois Archaeology / Posted on November 24, 2021 / 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,

Laois Archaeology / 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

Laois Archaeology / 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

Laois Archaeology / 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

Laois Archaeology / Posted on April 5, 2019April 6, 2019 / 0
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A Late Medieval Baptismal Font at Coolbanagher, Co. Laois

This exquisite Late Medieval baptismal font is housed in St. John’s Church of Ireland at

Laois Archaeology / Posted on April 29, 2018January 30, 2020 / 0
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Galesquarter Sheela-na-Gig

This Sheela-na-Gig is located on the south end of the east wall of the great

Laois Archaeology / Posted on December 5, 2017February 4, 2018 / 0

Recent Articles

  • 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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