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PortLaoise City Info & Local Attractions

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PortLaoise

Brief Description

Fortified in the reign of William and Mary but only the outer wall of the tower remains. Nearby on the Rock of Dunamase are the remains of a 12th century castle of Dermot MacMurrough, king of Leinster.

Local Area attractions

Heritage Centre at Abbeyleix.

Museum at Donaghmore

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Posted on January 25th, 2008 under Laois. Tags: , , , , , , , . Comments: 1

Portarlington City Info & Local Attractions

View Of Portarlington

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Portarlington

Brief Description

A former Huguenot colony. The 4000 acre Turf/Peat Clonsast Bog is nearby.

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Posted on January 25th, 2008 under Laois. Tags: , , , , . Comments: 1