Things to see and do Portlaoise

Portlaoise Tourist Information Office is located in Portlaoise. It offers information on tourist attractions, outdoor activities, local history and events. Visitors can obtain information on historic sites, gardens, festivals, breweries and local food producers. Portlaoise is a town rich in history, with traces left by Vikings, Quakers and French Huguenots. Visitors can explore the area's ancient castles, estates and picturesque villages. The people of Portlaoise are known for their warmth and friendliness, and are always ready to share their local secrets with visitors. The tourist office is an ideal starting point for discovering the Laois region and ancient Eastern Ireland.

Limestone rock where the king of Leinster, Dermot macmurrough, built a castle in the twelfth century. The remains (towers, walls and ruins in ruins) blend and integrate into the flourished vegetation. In clear weather, the view extends to 80 km.

Beautiful remains in neoclassical style, with a large dome, designed in 1790 by James Gandon (the architect of the Custom House in Dublin), for the Earl of Portarlington. A guide will accompany you in the main pieces, well restored. The large gardens offer a pleasant walk, along with rhododendrons, classical statues and a lake.