County Laois (/ˈliːʃ/LEESH; Irish:Contae Laoise) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster, and was formerly known as Queen's County. The modern county takes its name from Loígis, a medieval kingdom.
Laois County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 80,559, according to the 2011 census - 20% higher than it was in the 2006 census, which is the highest percentage population growth in the country.
History
Prehistoric
The first people in Laois were bands of hunters and gatherers who passed through the county about 8,500 years ago. They hunted in the forests that covered Laois and fished in its rivers, gathering nuts and berries to supplement their diets.
Next came Ireland’s first farmers. These people of the Neolithic period (4000 to 2500 BC) cleared forests and planted crops. Their burial mounds remain in Clonaslee and Cuffsborough.
Starting around 2500 BC, the people of the Bronze Age lived in Laois. They produced weapons, tools and golden objects. Visitors to the county can see a stone circle they left behind at Monamonry, as well as the remains of their hill forts at Clopook and Monelly. Skirk, near Borris-in-Ossory, has a Bronze Age standing stone and ring fort. The body of Cashel Man indicates that ritual killing took place around 2000 BC.
The late 18th century village of Emo originally sprang up around the gates of Emo Court. The village pub, named The New Inn (now called "The Gate House"), dates from the village’s foundation as does the Gothic Catholic Church which contains the tomb of Aline, the Lady Portarlington, with its recumbent effigy by Joseph Boehm. The site for the church was a gift from Lord Portarlington, and the parochial house and lands beside the church were granted by the Earl of Portarlington at a nominal rent.
The Emo Oil Company is based in Portlaoise and named after the village. The brand is used by several divisions of DCC Plca and DCC is the largest oil distributor in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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In this video I travel to Laois to visit and see Inch House Ireland, where I met the lovely Michael who runs it (https://inchhouseireland.ie/) and I also met the lovely Trudy who gives guided tours (https://experiencinglaois.com/).
Some of the spots I visit in the video are
* Inch House ireland
* Timahoe Round Tower & Heritage Centre
* Rock of Dunamase
* Emo Court & Parklands
If you would like to visit any of these places get in touch or check out our website and let us help you lan your #PerfectIrishTrip
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published: 01 Mar 2020
Laois | Every County Has a Story | RTÉ 1916
EVERY COUNTY HAS A STORY
RTÉ 1916 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRELAND 2016
Every single county in Ireland has a connection with the 1916 Rising. In an effort to explore these connections and stories, RTÉ, in partnership with Ireland 2016, embarked on an ambitious project to produce 32 one minute films or shorts – one for every county.
The films explore the individual connections with the events of 1916 in each county or a particular story around the county’s particular commemoration of Easter 1916. This initiative is dedicated to allowing each country tell its own story about how it was touched by this momentous turning point in Ireland’s history.
Films for all counties will become available on rte.ie/1916 over the coming weeks.
published: 07 Mar 2016
Historic Towns of Laois
Story of the historic towns of County Laois, Ireland.
Produced in 2016 by Abarta Heritage. Published by Laois County Council, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, through the Ireland's Ancient East Programme. See more at www.laois.ie/heritage.
published: 19 Sep 2016
Portlaoise town Co. Laois Ireland | 4K Ultra Hd Video
Portlaoise town Co. Laois 4K Ultra Hd Video
Asif Anjum68
#anjum68 #Ireland
published: 25 Jun 2021
A day at Laois Angling Center, County Laois, Ireland
Simon and Oengus go fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Laois Angling Center in the midlands of Ireland. Its a wet day but that doesn't stop the fish biting.
published: 13 Sep 2022
Roundwood House, County Laois, Ireland.
Part of the Hidden Ireland group of country retreats. What a beautiful place to film and work. The nicest of people. First of two promotional films in a narrative style for Roundwood House.
published: 01 Oct 2022
County Laois: Cullahill Castle
We're just outside the village of Cullahill in County Laois (also previously known as "Queens County") - and having a look at Cullahill Castle - stronghold of the Fitzpatricks of Ossary for many years.
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published: 13 Sep 2017
The oldest map of Ireland and Facts about County Laois
The oldest map of Ireland and Facts about County Laois including Celtic sites, the origin of its name and well know people from the county.
published: 05 Mar 2023
The Surnames, Clans and Castles of County Laois in Ireland
Www.irishorigenes.com
published: 04 Feb 2018
Hall’s Pictorial Weekly in Rathdowney Village, Co. Laois, Ireland 1980
The people of Rathdowney village in County Laois are the stars of this opening sequence to ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’.
A horse and cart, the healthy state of the Rathdowney Credit Union, locals young and old going about their daily lives deliveries being made to shops, and a dog chasing a car up the main street some of the scenes from the Laois village. We also catch a glimpse of one of the village landmarks, St Andrew’s Church of Ireland church.
This episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ was broadcast on 27 February 1980.
Once a week, from June to September, the ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ film crew would arrive at a town or village in any county in Ireland. They would film the people and the place and return to RTÉ where the footage was edited and put to music.
This short film of aroun...
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In this video I travel to Laois to visit and see Inch House Ireland, wh...
For full information click into
Perfect Irish Trip - https://www.perfectirishtrip.com/
In this video I travel to Laois to visit and see Inch House Ireland, where I met the lovely Michael who runs it (https://inchhouseireland.ie/) and I also met the lovely Trudy who gives guided tours (https://experiencinglaois.com/).
Some of the spots I visit in the video are
* Inch House ireland
* Timahoe Round Tower & Heritage Centre
* Rock of Dunamase
* Emo Court & Parklands
If you would like to visit any of these places get in touch or check out our website and let us help you lan your #PerfectIrishTrip
Social Media
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For full information click into
Perfect Irish Trip - https://www.perfectirishtrip.com/
In this video I travel to Laois to visit and see Inch House Ireland, where I met the lovely Michael who runs it (https://inchhouseireland.ie/) and I also met the lovely Trudy who gives guided tours (https://experiencinglaois.com/).
Some of the spots I visit in the video are
* Inch House ireland
* Timahoe Round Tower & Heritage Centre
* Rock of Dunamase
* Emo Court & Parklands
If you would like to visit any of these places get in touch or check out our website and let us help you lan your #PerfectIrishTrip
Social Media
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Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/perfectirishtrip/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PerfectIrishTrip
EVERY COUNTY HAS A STORY
RTÉ 1916 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRELAND 2016
Every single county in Ireland has a connection with the 1916 Rising. In an effort to exp...
EVERY COUNTY HAS A STORY
RTÉ 1916 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRELAND 2016
Every single county in Ireland has a connection with the 1916 Rising. In an effort to explore these connections and stories, RTÉ, in partnership with Ireland 2016, embarked on an ambitious project to produce 32 one minute films or shorts – one for every county.
The films explore the individual connections with the events of 1916 in each county or a particular story around the county’s particular commemoration of Easter 1916. This initiative is dedicated to allowing each country tell its own story about how it was touched by this momentous turning point in Ireland’s history.
Films for all counties will become available on rte.ie/1916 over the coming weeks.
EVERY COUNTY HAS A STORY
RTÉ 1916 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRELAND 2016
Every single county in Ireland has a connection with the 1916 Rising. In an effort to explore these connections and stories, RTÉ, in partnership with Ireland 2016, embarked on an ambitious project to produce 32 one minute films or shorts – one for every county.
The films explore the individual connections with the events of 1916 in each county or a particular story around the county’s particular commemoration of Easter 1916. This initiative is dedicated to allowing each country tell its own story about how it was touched by this momentous turning point in Ireland’s history.
Films for all counties will become available on rte.ie/1916 over the coming weeks.
Story of the historic towns of County Laois, Ireland.
Produced in 2016 by Abarta Heritage. Published by Laois County Council, with the support of Fáilte Irelan...
Story of the historic towns of County Laois, Ireland.
Produced in 2016 by Abarta Heritage. Published by Laois County Council, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, through the Ireland's Ancient East Programme. See more at www.laois.ie/heritage.
Story of the historic towns of County Laois, Ireland.
Produced in 2016 by Abarta Heritage. Published by Laois County Council, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, through the Ireland's Ancient East Programme. See more at www.laois.ie/heritage.
Simon and Oengus go fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Laois Angling Center in the midlands of Ireland. Its a wet day but that doesn't stop the fish biting.
Simon and Oengus go fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Laois Angling Center in the midlands of Ireland. Its a wet day but that doesn't stop the fish biting.
Simon and Oengus go fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Laois Angling Center in the midlands of Ireland. Its a wet day but that doesn't stop the fish biting.
Part of the Hidden Ireland group of country retreats. What a beautiful place to film and work. The nicest of people. First of two promotional films in a narrati...
Part of the Hidden Ireland group of country retreats. What a beautiful place to film and work. The nicest of people. First of two promotional films in a narrative style for Roundwood House.
Part of the Hidden Ireland group of country retreats. What a beautiful place to film and work. The nicest of people. First of two promotional films in a narrative style for Roundwood House.
We're just outside the village of Cullahill in County Laois (also previously known as "Queens County") - and having a look at Cullahill Castle - stronghold of t...
We're just outside the village of Cullahill in County Laois (also previously known as "Queens County") - and having a look at Cullahill Castle - stronghold of the Fitzpatricks of Ossary for many years.
Join the Letter from Ireland by clicking here: https://aletterfromireland.com/letter/
We're just outside the village of Cullahill in County Laois (also previously known as "Queens County") - and having a look at Cullahill Castle - stronghold of the Fitzpatricks of Ossary for many years.
Join the Letter from Ireland by clicking here: https://aletterfromireland.com/letter/
The people of Rathdowney village in County Laois are the stars of this opening sequence to ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’.
A horse and cart, the healthy state of th...
The people of Rathdowney village in County Laois are the stars of this opening sequence to ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’.
A horse and cart, the healthy state of the Rathdowney Credit Union, locals young and old going about their daily lives deliveries being made to shops, and a dog chasing a car up the main street some of the scenes from the Laois village. We also catch a glimpse of one of the village landmarks, St Andrew’s Church of Ireland church.
This episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ was broadcast on 27 February 1980.
Once a week, from June to September, the ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ film crew would arrive at a town or village in any county in Ireland. They would film the people and the place and return to RTÉ where the footage was edited and put to music.
This short film of around one minute’s duration formed part of the opening sequence for that week’s episode. No one knew which location had been chosen, and it was not advertised as part of the programme billings in the RTÉ Guide or newspapers.
So with this in mind, people the length and breadth of the country tuned in religiously, in case it was the turn of their town or village to have its few minutes of fame.
The people of Rathdowney village in County Laois are the stars of this opening sequence to ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’.
A horse and cart, the healthy state of the Rathdowney Credit Union, locals young and old going about their daily lives deliveries being made to shops, and a dog chasing a car up the main street some of the scenes from the Laois village. We also catch a glimpse of one of the village landmarks, St Andrew’s Church of Ireland church.
This episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ was broadcast on 27 February 1980.
Once a week, from June to September, the ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ film crew would arrive at a town or village in any county in Ireland. They would film the people and the place and return to RTÉ where the footage was edited and put to music.
This short film of around one minute’s duration formed part of the opening sequence for that week’s episode. No one knew which location had been chosen, and it was not advertised as part of the programme billings in the RTÉ Guide or newspapers.
So with this in mind, people the length and breadth of the country tuned in religiously, in case it was the turn of their town or village to have its few minutes of fame.
For full information click into
Perfect Irish Trip - https://www.perfectirishtrip.com/
In this video I travel to Laois to visit and see Inch House Ireland, where I met the lovely Michael who runs it (https://inchhouseireland.ie/) and I also met the lovely Trudy who gives guided tours (https://experiencinglaois.com/).
Some of the spots I visit in the video are
* Inch House ireland
* Timahoe Round Tower & Heritage Centre
* Rock of Dunamase
* Emo Court & Parklands
If you would like to visit any of these places get in touch or check out our website and let us help you lan your #PerfectIrishTrip
Social Media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfectirishtrip/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/perfectirishtrip/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PerfectIrishTrip
EVERY COUNTY HAS A STORY
RTÉ 1916 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRELAND 2016
Every single county in Ireland has a connection with the 1916 Rising. In an effort to explore these connections and stories, RTÉ, in partnership with Ireland 2016, embarked on an ambitious project to produce 32 one minute films or shorts – one for every county.
The films explore the individual connections with the events of 1916 in each county or a particular story around the county’s particular commemoration of Easter 1916. This initiative is dedicated to allowing each country tell its own story about how it was touched by this momentous turning point in Ireland’s history.
Films for all counties will become available on rte.ie/1916 over the coming weeks.
Story of the historic towns of County Laois, Ireland.
Produced in 2016 by Abarta Heritage. Published by Laois County Council, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, through the Ireland's Ancient East Programme. See more at www.laois.ie/heritage.
Simon and Oengus go fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Laois Angling Center in the midlands of Ireland. Its a wet day but that doesn't stop the fish biting.
Part of the Hidden Ireland group of country retreats. What a beautiful place to film and work. The nicest of people. First of two promotional films in a narrative style for Roundwood House.
We're just outside the village of Cullahill in County Laois (also previously known as "Queens County") - and having a look at Cullahill Castle - stronghold of the Fitzpatricks of Ossary for many years.
Join the Letter from Ireland by clicking here: https://aletterfromireland.com/letter/
The people of Rathdowney village in County Laois are the stars of this opening sequence to ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’.
A horse and cart, the healthy state of the Rathdowney Credit Union, locals young and old going about their daily lives deliveries being made to shops, and a dog chasing a car up the main street some of the scenes from the Laois village. We also catch a glimpse of one of the village landmarks, St Andrew’s Church of Ireland church.
This episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ was broadcast on 27 February 1980.
Once a week, from June to September, the ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ film crew would arrive at a town or village in any county in Ireland. They would film the people and the place and return to RTÉ where the footage was edited and put to music.
This short film of around one minute’s duration formed part of the opening sequence for that week’s episode. No one knew which location had been chosen, and it was not advertised as part of the programme billings in the RTÉ Guide or newspapers.
So with this in mind, people the length and breadth of the country tuned in religiously, in case it was the turn of their town or village to have its few minutes of fame.
County Laois (/ˈliːʃ/LEESH; Irish:Contae Laoise) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster, and was formerly known as Queen's County. The modern county takes its name from Loígis, a medieval kingdom.
Laois County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 80,559, according to the 2011 census - 20% higher than it was in the 2006 census, which is the highest percentage population growth in the country.
History
Prehistoric
The first people in Laois were bands of hunters and gatherers who passed through the county about 8,500 years ago. They hunted in the forests that covered Laois and fished in its rivers, gathering nuts and berries to supplement their diets.
Next came Ireland’s first farmers. These people of the Neolithic period (4000 to 2500 BC) cleared forests and planted crops. Their burial mounds remain in Clonaslee and Cuffsborough.
Starting around 2500 BC, the people of the Bronze Age lived in Laois. They produced weapons, tools and golden objects. Visitors to the county can see a stone circle they left behind at Monamonry, as well as the remains of their hill forts at Clopook and Monelly. Skirk, near Borris-in-Ossory, has a Bronze Age standing stone and ring fort. The body of Cashel Man indicates that ritual killing took place around 2000 BC.
To facilitate the launch, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has announced a flight restriction notice in the vicinity of Emo, CountyLaois... in the vicinity of Emo, County Laois in the period cited.".
BellX1 play Forest Fest in Laois as well as Dublin's Iveagh Gardens in July ... Friday, July 21st-Sunday, July 23rd, Emo, County Laois; 1pm; €190 (weekend)/€85 (daily); forestfest.ie ... County Cork.