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Portlaoise : 1 activités et sites à visiter

The Rock of Dunamase

Localisation en Irlande
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A beautiful set of ruins, built on a rocky promontory!






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What to expect?

Portlaoise is a small village and the administrative capital of County Laois in Ireland. With over 18,000 inhabitants, it’s a lively and dynamic village. Although it’s not a major tourist destination, you can enjoy the charm of its market town, as well as its ancient church, now in ruins: Old St Peter’s Church.

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A friendly town…

In Portlaoise, life goes on at a leisurely pace, as tourism and local agriculture go hand in hand. Take a stroll through the town center, and visit some of the shops. The locals are very friendly and will be happy to chat with you!

Among the town’s sights, don’t miss Old St Peter’s Church, a ruined church with an Anglo-Norman tower. Virtually overgrown by vegetation, the building has a natural aura that’s sure to charm tourists…

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