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Durrow, Co. Laois

Durrow is a small town located in south County Laois. The town is located on the N8 road at the junction with the N77. The river Erkina flows through Durrow and joins the River Nore about 1.5km east of the town.

Evidence suggests that this area has been visited, if not inhabited, since as early as the Bronze Age. There are numerous ring forts and other enclosures which dot the landscape which point to a more permanent, if dispersed, settlement of the land by the Celts (500B.C.- 500A.D.).

There are many outdoor activities in the local area including canoeing, fishing, golfing, clay pigeon shooting, archery, equestrian, local walks and hillwalking in the Slieve Blooms.

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Bowes Foodhall & Cafe

Durrow, Co. Laois

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Bowes Foodhall & Cafe

Durrow, Co. Laois

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Gardens

Gash Gardens

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Anyone needing the courage to start a garden from complete scratch could do no better than to visit Gash. It was started in 1986 by the late Noel Keenan in a field behind his farm, and what started as a walk to the river Nore became a fully fledg ...

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Golf

Gowran Park Golf Club

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Course Type: Parkland

In 2001 Gowran Park, in County Kilkenny, developed this unique 18 hole golf course to compliment its renowned race meetings. Incorporating a mixture of established woodland and lakes, this Jeff Howes designed par 71, 18 hole golf course provid ...

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Self Catering

The Coachyard & Gardener's Cottage at Blanchville House

Maddoxtown, Co. Kilkenny

The delightful Victorian Coach House in the grounds of Blanchville House has been sensitively converted to provide three very comfortable self-catering units. Situated five miles (8km), 10 minute's drive from the Medieval City of Kilkenny and ...

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Portlaoise Farmers Market - Co Laois - Fridays

Portlaoise Farmers Market - Friday 10-3pm

Market Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Contact: Ray Dunne 086 833 1006 raydunne@freerangemeats.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

This wonderful 80 acre discovery park & visitor centre, located at Castlecomer Demesne and Estate Yard is a place to escape and reconnect with nature, to discover more about local coal mining heritage and contemporary craft, and to explore an ...

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Castle Durrow

Durrow, Co. Laois

This 300-year-old mansion half way between Dublin and Cork has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and, overlooking beautiful terraced gardens to the south, and the River Erkina to the north, it makes a magnificently romantic weddin ...

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