Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in County Laois February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in County Laois ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit County Laois Types of activities [County Laois travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/County-Laois.dx6056966) ![Rock of Dunamase County Laois, Ireland, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056966/553fbeb3-6b38-4484-b843-0cd27e5a2ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rock of Dunamase County Laois, Ireland, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056966/553fbeb3-6b38-4484-b843-0cd27e5a2ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Kilkenny Castle from the pedestrian bridge over the river at dusk. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/ebfdd2c5-2fb3-468c-ae45-e04d4368c20e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vikings, Normans, a kidnapped princess, and a mysteriously ruined castle! Come on, you gotta get here! As a photographer living in Ireland I'd love the opportunity to compare another ancient island civilization that is geographically in the opposite corner of Europe. The juxtopositon could be amazing! #BvSCRETE](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/a2025b27-c348-4722-8ca0-ce67c8ede646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/32a77265-069d-40b5-804c-0879fdb6a34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in County Laois --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/32a77265-069d-40b5-804c-0879fdb6a34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rock of Dunamase Learn about the local history of Portlaoise with a stop at Rock of Dunamase. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rock-Of-Dunamase-Portlaoise.d6177530.Attraction) #### The Heritage Golf Club 4/5(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Killenard at The Heritage Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Heritage-Golf-Club-Killenard.d6198474.Attraction) #### Emo Court 4/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Portlaoise when you take a trip to Emo Court. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emo-Court-Portlaoise.d6090013.Attraction) #### Ballaghmore Castle You can learn about the history of Borris-in-Ossory with a visit to Ballaghmore Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballaghmore-Castle-Borris-in-Ossory.d6177701.Attraction) #### O'Moore Park 4/5(2 reviews) Catch an event at O'Moore Park during your trip to Portlaoise. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/OMoore-Park-Portlaoise.d6086217.Attraction) #### Portlaoise Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Portlaoise at Portlaoise Golf Club. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portlaoise-Golf-Club-Portlaoise.d6177519.Attraction) #### Abbey Sense Gardens Learn about the local history of Abbeyleix when you spend time at Abbey Sense Gardens. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbey-Sense-Gardens-Abbeyleix.d553248621532988042.Attraction) #### Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum during your travels in Attanagh. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Irish-Fly-Fishing-And-Game-Shooting-Museum-Durrow.d6177712.Attraction) #### Abbeyleix Heritage House You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Abbeyleix Heritage House during your trip to Abbeyleix. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbeyleix-Heritage-House-Abbeyleix.d6177639.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from County Laois ![Rock of dunamase in Laois, stunning castle ruins surrounded by rolling hills!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177530/32a77265-069d-40b5-804c-0879fdb6a34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portlaoise ![Easter Sunset On The Barrow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050232/52a37293-d07a-42c2-8bd2-8c8aa791299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Athy ![An interesting find in the middle of the canola fields of Ireland. How did these large rocks get placed here? ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050922/447e9323-5ea1-4426-bd9f-dbf0c70cab8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carlow ![Mainistir Eimhín has a special place in my heart. The first place in Ireland I ever stayed and I go back every chance I get. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205671/d9745cd3-71f1-402e-b20b-3765a534f623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monasterevin ![Kilkea Castle, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000472962/2d5c7f23-d564-4f6b-9bae-fc44d64ba698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kilkea ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - Other - [3 Star Hotels in Ballinakill ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Ballinakill-Hotels.s30-0-d6177669.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [3 Star Hotels in Portlaoise ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Portlaoise-Hotels.s30-0-d5472.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Portlaoise ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Portlaoise-Hotels.s40-0-d5472.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Abbeyleix ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Abbeyleix-Hotels.s50-0-d6141136.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Ballinakill ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Ballinakill-Hotels.s50-0-d6177669.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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