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Laois county
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Laois county - COUNTRY HOUSE
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Accommodation_Laois
Located
in the heart of Ireland, county Laois and the surrounding counties do
not have any border with the sea. Although little explored, county
Laois has some nice places to visit and the unspoilt charm of the
Slieve Bloom Mountains is a must.
Nothing much to visit in the administrative and service centre of
PORTLAOISE. It is locally famous for the large mental asylum and
maximum-security prison.
Sitting on top of a limestone outcrop, the Rock of Dunamaise is |
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interesting sight and offers spectacular views. Steam enthusiasts will
love the Stradbally Steam Museum & Narrow Gauge Railway (call
0502-25154 for information or visit www.irishsteam.ie). Emo Court (call
0502-26573 for information) is quite an usual house with a green domed
which is accessible through an avenue lined by giant sequoias. Other
villages of interest are Portarlington, Mountmellick, Montrath,
Abbeyleix, Timahoe and Durrow. The deserted Slieve Bloom Mountains
culminate at 528m (Mt Arderin). On a clear day, you can see the highest
points of the four ancient provinces of Ireland. The Slieve Bloom Way
is 77km long. |
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