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Laois
County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling. Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
Other ancestors in this community
Buildings in this community
Castletown church
Location: Laois
Castletown, co. Laois
Anngrove abbey near Mountrath
Location: Laois
St. Laserian's R.C. Church & Graveyard
Location: Laois
Knock, Spink, Co. Laois, R32 F762, Ireland
Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard
Location: Laois
Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland
Timeline events in this community
- 1880s
1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1889-10-20 12:00:00
- 1930s
1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1936-09-27 12:00:00
- 1910s
1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1914-10-18 12:00:00
- 1910s
1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1915-10-24 12:00:00
Carlow
County Carlow, or Ceatharlach in Irish, is located in the south-east of Ireland. It is the second smallest county in Ireland and home to the prehistoric Browne’s Hill Dolmen – the capstone of which is reputed to be the largest in Europe. Our county town is Carlow and we have a population of approximately 54,612. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Bridge in Clonegal over the river Derry. The bridge is the border between County Carlow and County Wexford
Location: Carlow
Saint Aidan's Church
Location: Carlow
Saint Aidan's Church, Tullow, County Carlow
Very old map of County Carlow
Location: Carlow
Carlow Workhouse
Location: Carlow
Mortarstown Upper, Carlow, R93 X0FX
Timeline events in this community
- 1620s
Granting of Lands to the Esmonds
<p>The newly released records on <a href="http://www.virtualtreasury.ie">www.virtualtreasury.ie</a> have a record showing , what I think , is the granting of lands of Clonegal , Ballypierce , Kildavan and more to the Esmonds in 1625. I am attaching a copy of document.<br /> The relevant text is the second last entry on page</p> <p>Eamonn O Donohue</p>
1625-01-01 12:00:00
- 1830s
Night of the Big Wind
<p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>
1839-01-06 12:00:00
- 1830s
County Carlow in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time)</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
- 1880s
Royal University of Ireland founded
<p>In accordance with the University Education (Ireland) Act 1879, The Royal University of Ireland was founded as an examining and degree-awarding university (based on the model of the University of London). A Royal Charter was issued on 27 April 1880 which entitled the Royal University to grant any degree, similar to that of any other university in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (except in theology and divinity).</p>
1880-04-27 12:00:00
Portarlington (Laois)
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Portarlington (Laois). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.
Other ancestors in this community
Buildings in this community
Gospel Hall
Location: Portarlington (Laois)
Portarlington Gospel Hall, Main Street, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois
Portarlington Church
Location: Portarlington (Laois)
Portarlington Church of Ireland Church, The Square, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois
St Paul's Church
Location: Portarlington (Laois)
Saint Paul's Church of Ireland Church, French Church Street, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois
Timeline events in this community
- 1890s
Foundation of Portarlington GAA Club
1893-01-01 12:00:00