Oughaval

Around Carlow
County Laois

Stradbally, Co. Laois

Stradbally is a town in County Laois. Known for its Steam Rally and the Electric Picnic. It is located on the N80 National Secondary Route. So it is approximately 12km east of Portlaoise and 7km from Junction 16 on the M7 Motorway. The history of Stradbally dates to the 6th century. When they established a […]

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Around Carlow
County Laois

Oughaval Church, Co. Laois

Driving from Carlow to Stradbally you will find the impressive ruins of Oughaval Church stand on a hill overlooking the flat surrounding lands of County Laois. The church has quite an unusual shape. It is so unlike many of the church ruins that we normally find scattered around the countryside. Looking rather taller in height. […]

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