Calling all history lovers! Are you looking for something interesting, and thought-provoking to do on your next day off? Well if so, do we have the perfect day out for you. When travelling through county Laois, make sure to take a stop off at the fantastic Emo Court near Monastrevin! At one point, this fantastic house was the largest in Ireland!
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The house was commissioned and built by the Earls of Portarlington, and designed by world-renowned architect, James Gandon. The house has had many notable residents throughout the years, including the likes of former president Mary Robinson, author Benedict Kiely, and Photographer Father Frank Browne. Although, its most important resident was Major Cholmeley Dering Cholmeley-Harrison, who restored the house from dereliction to its former glory in the 1950s. So, History lovers! What are you waiting for? Make the most of your next day off and visit the fantastic Emo Court House!
- Adult admission is €8.
- Children’s admission is €6.
- Open 8.30am to 5pm, Daily.
