Things to do in County Laois

Activities, attractions and tours

Rock of Dunamase County Laois, Ireland, panoramic view
A view of Kilkenny Castle from the pedestrian bridge over the river at dusk. #colorful
Vikings, Normans, a kidnapped princess, and a mysteriously ruined castle! Come on, you gotta get here! As a photographer living in Ireland I'd love the opportunity to compare another ancient island civilization that is geographically in the opposite corner of Europe. The juxtopositon could be amazing! #BvSCRETE
Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!
The Milky Way over farm machinery in a field in County Laois in the midlands of Ireland. I was lucky enough to get a clear night without any clouds or moon. I just wish it wasn't so cold! #colorful
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What to do in County Laois

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Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!

Rock of Dunamase

Learn about the local history of Portlaoise when you take a trip to Rock of Dunamase. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Rock of Dunamase

The Heritage Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Killenard at The Heritage Golf Club. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

The Heritage Golf Club

Emo Court

Find out about the history of Portlaoise when you spend time at Emo Court. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Emo Court

Ballaghmore Castle

You can learn about the history of Borris-in-Ossory with a stop at Ballaghmore Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Ballaghmore Castle

O'Moore Park

Catch an event at O'Moore Park during your trip to Portlaoise. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

O'Moore Park

Portlaoise Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Portlaoise at Portlaoise Golf Club. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Portlaoise Golf Club

Stradbally Steam Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stradbally Steam Museum in Stradbally. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Stradbally Steam Museum

Abbeyleix Heritage House

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Abbeyleix Heritage House during your trip to Abbeyleix. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Abbeyleix Heritage House

Sensory Gardens Dove House

Explore the great outdoors at Sensory Gardens Dove House, a lovely green space in Abbeyleix. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sensory Gardens Dove House
Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!

Portlaoise