Ireland Accommodation: Ireland-Ac.com
Laois
Hotels, Guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Accommodation in County Laois
| Home | Search | Keyword Search | Add Listing | Contact | About | Links |
Ireland Accommodation: Ireland-Ac.com Laois Hotels, Guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Accommodation in County Laois |
|
 |
County Laois (pronounced leash) is one of Ireland's 12 inland counties with a population of 53,000. County Laois has borders with counties Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Offaly. Its main urban centre is Portlaoise with other larger towns located at Portarlington, Stradbally, Mountmellick and Mountrath. Much of the county is flat and comprises fertile agricultural soils and peat bogs. The Irish peat industry harvests much of its peat from this county which feeds electricity generating stations and provides heat for homes throughout the country. In the north-west of the county, the Slieve Bloom Mountains rise to over 1,700 feet forming an impressive landmark and challenge for the keen walker. County Laois is centrally located and has good access to the capital city Dublin and to the major urban centres and open countryside towards the west coast. It therefore provides a good base for touring much of Ireland. The main tourist attractions and places to visit include The Abbey Leix Carpet Works, The Sensory Gardens, Ballaghmore Castle, Gash Gardens, Ballyfin House, Donaghmore Museum and Emo Court House. |
Select Accommodation Type
Bed and Breakfast / Guesthouse
Hotel Self-catering
Tourist
Attractions, Places to Visit and Other Sites of Interest in County Laois
Ballaghmore Castle
Heritage
Ireland
Go Direct to a
Neighbouring County
Carlow Kildare
Kilkenny Offaly
Tipperary
