Above : A Church In Baltinglass

Baltinglass

Brief Description

Stands under the 1258ft Baltinglass Hill in the Slaney valley. The top of the hill has cairns, passage graves and Bronze Age burial chambers. There are riverside ruins of a Cistercian abbey. Also a national monument to Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster, whose invitation led to the Norman invasion of Ireland.

Local Area attractions

A trip to the top is rewarded with superb views of the Wicklow Hills.

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Above : View Of Portlaoise

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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