Title: Visit County Laois: 2026 Travel Guide for County Laois, Ireland | Expedia.com

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# County Laois

## Ireland

![Rock of Dunamase County Laois, Ireland, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056966/553fbeb3-6b38-4484-b843-0cd27e5a2ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Rock of Dunamase County Laois, Ireland, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056966/553fbeb3-6b38-4484-b843-0cd27e5a2ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A view of Kilkenny Castle from the pedestrian bridge over the river at dusk. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/ebfdd2c5-2fb3-468c-ae45-e04d4368c20e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Vikings, Normans, a kidnapped princess, and a mysteriously ruined castle! Come on, you gotta get here!

As a photographer living in Ireland I'd love the opportunity to compare another ancient island civilization that is geographically in the opposite corner of Europe. The juxtopositon could be amazing!

 #BvSCRETE](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/a2025b27-c348-4722-8ca0-ce67c8ede646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/32a77265-069d-40b5-804c-0879fdb6a34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in County Laois

[Portlaoise

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars

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Escape to Portlaoise! Enjoy its cafes, golf, and sports. 

## Reasons to visit

- Rock of Dunamase

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[Killenard

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Spas

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Secluded Killenard is calling! Discover its spas, food, golf, and more. 

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[Stradbally

Known for Volcano, Culture and Rivers

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Love volcanoes, culture, and history? Get away to Stradbally! 

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[Abbeyleix

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Small town

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Escape to relaxing Abbeyleix! Enjoy its food, culture, and gardens. 

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[Portarlington

Known for Golf, Castle and Architecture

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Portarlington is calling! Discover its golf, castle, history, and more. 

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[Mountrath

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Head to O'Moore Park and Ballaghmore Castle—just two of the sights around Mountrath.

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