laois – Tony O'Neill

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The Rock of Dunamase – revisited

The Rock of Dunamase, Co Laois, Ireland

Through the centuries The Rock of Dunamase was a place of fortification. During the Norman conquest of Ireland the rock was refortified and its these ruins that have survived.

The gate to Dunamase Castle ruins

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Ballyadams Castle

Ballyadams Castle, Co Laois, Ireland

Ballyadams Castle

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Timahoe Round Tower

Timahoe Round Tower and church ruin, Co Laois, Ireland

Timahoe Round Tower
St. Mochua, founded a monastery here in the 7th century

Timahoe Round Tower
12th century round tower standing 30m high

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Rock of Dunamase

The Rock of Dunamase – ruins of 12 century castle, Co Laois, Ireland