Laois Heritage Office provide information and advice to promote and increase public awareness of local heritage.
For information and advice on heritage related matters, please contact Thomas Carolan, Heritage Officer at tcarolan@laoiscoco.ie or 057 866 4129.
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In order to help explore the historic sites of county Laois, the Laois Heritage Office has produced the following resources:
Pease visit Laois heritage audio guides and app to access the guide and app
Information about sites on the Laois Heritage Trail is available HERE
The Laois Passport was created to encourage adults and children, tourists and residents alike to explore the wonderful heritage sites of Laois. The passport, produced in collaboration with Laois Offaly Education and Training Board and with the support of the Heritage Council, details 7 of the heritage sites of Laois, with a space for a passport stamp each site. Stamps are available at:
Passports are available from each of the sites featured, and the Tourist Office in Portlaoise. They are also available for collection by primary school teachers at Laois Education Centre.