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County Laois (Laois) in Leinster features 24 mapped castles, led by Tinnakill Castle (ruins), Rock of Dunamase, and Durrow Castle. Across these 24 listings, 13 feature verified photography and 10 include mapped nearby public parking. Medieval fortresses, Norman keeps, and tower houses.

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Tinnakill Castle (ruins) — photo by Garry Dickinson
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Tinnakill Castle (ruins)

Tinnakill Castle (Irish: Tigh na Coille, lit. 'house of the wood'), also known as Tynekill, is a ruined medieval tower house in the parish of Coolbanagher, in the Barony of Portnahinch, County Laois in Ireland.

Rock of Dunamase — photo by Meinirland.eu
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Rock of Dunamase

Dunamase or the Rock of Dunamase (Irish: Dún Másc "fort of Másc") is a rocky outcrop in County Laois, Ireland. Rising 46 metres (151 ft) above a plain, it has the ruins of Dunamase Castle, a defensive stronghold dating from the early Hiberno-Norman period with a view across to the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is near the N80 road between the towns of Portlaoise and Stradbally.

Durrow Castle — photo by No machine-readable author provided. GunnerPoulsen~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).
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Durrow Castle

Castle Durrow is an 18th-century country house in Durrow, County Laois, Ireland. The house was built in the pre-Palladian design and formal gardens that were popular in the 18th century.

CastleCullahill Castle
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Cullahill Castle

Cullahill Castle was the principal stronghold of the MacGillapatricks of Upper Ossory built around 1425 and destroyed around 1650. Cullahill Castle takes its name from an ancient forest that covered Cullahill Mountain and extended down to Cullahill village.

Ballyadams Castle — photo by A.-K. D.
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Ballyadams Castle

Ballyadams Castle is a historic castle located in County Laois. It represents one of the historic architectural sites in the county.

Ballagh Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Ballagh Castle

Ballagh Castle is a historic castle situated in County Laois. It is recognized as one of the regional historic properties.

Ballinakill Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Ballinakill Castle

Ballinakill Castle is a historic castle situated in County Laois. It is a recognized historical landmark in the region.

Ballygeehin Castle ruins — photo by Mike Searle
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Ballygeehin Castle ruins

Ballygeehin Castle ruins is a historic castle ruin located in County Laois. The site preserves the remains of a once-standing fortification.

Castle Cuffe (ruins) — photo by Mike Searle
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Castle Cuffe (ruins)

Castle Cuffe (ruins) is a historic castle located in County Laois. The site features the remaining ruins of a historical structure.

Coolbanagher Castle (ruins) — photo by Mike Searle
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Coolbanagher Castle (ruins)

Coolbanagher Castle (ruins) is a historic castle ruin situated in County Laois. The site features the remains of an old fortification.

Other categories in County Laois

Ruins & Archaeological Sites (20) Mountains & National Parks (13) Museums & Galleries (7) Family Attractions & Zoos (4) Round Towers & High Crosses (2) Sea Cliffs & Rock Formations (2) Abbeys & Monasteries (1) Historic Houses & Forts (1) Waterfalls (1)

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