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
“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
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
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
St. Fiacc and his monastery at Sleaty Co. Laois
Nestled on a low hillock approximately 500m west of the River Barrow, near Carlow Town,
Aengus the Culdee a 9th Century Laois Saint
Aengus the Culdee or Aengus Céilí Dé (Aengus the servant of God), March 11th marks
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