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County Laois tourism takes you into the quiet midlands, a county of ancient hilltop ruins, planned estates and gentle hills. The Anglo-Norman Rock of Dunamase stands on a limestone crag with wide views over the plain, while Emo Court is a neoclassical mansion with formal gardens and a lake. The Slieve Bloom Mountains on the northern border offer walking and forest trails. It is a restful, uncrowded area, usually visited on the way between Dublin and Cork or Kerry, and about an hour from the capital.
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May to September
English and Irish
Euro (EUR)
Irish visa required (separate from Schengen; check the UK-visa fast-track rules)
May to September has the best weather for hilltop views and gardens. Spring is pleasant for blossom at Emo Court.
Half a day covers Dunamase and Emo Court. Add a day for hikes in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Portlaoise is about an hour from Dublin by train or road. A car is needed to reach Dunamase and Emo Court.

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