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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
Article

A picture with a thousand words: 1899 Durrow

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

Laois Archaeology / 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

Laois Archaeology / Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 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
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

Laois Archaeology / 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

Laois Archaeology / Posted on June 21, 2018June 22, 2018 / 0
Article

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
Article

St. Fiacc and his monastery at Sleaty Co. Laois

Nestled on a low hillock approximately 500m west of the River Barrow, near Carlow Town,

Laois Archaeology / Posted on April 23, 2018September 8, 2018 / 0
Folklore

Aengus the Culdee a 9th Century Laois Saint

Aengus the Culdee or Aengus Céilí Dé (Aengus the servant of God), March 11th marks

Laois Archaeology / Posted on March 11, 2018March 11, 2018 / 0

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  • The demise of the native ancient woodlands of Laois
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  • Killeshin Church: A Portal in Time
  • St. Brigid in Co. Laois
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