• Just an hour from Dublin in the shadow of the Slieve Blooms, Emo Court is a stunning estate rich in history and natural beauty.
  • Emo Court, located near the village of Emo in County Laois, Ireland, is a large neo-classical mansion.
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  • With a demesne of over 4,500 hectares, Emo Court was the second-largest enclosed estate in Ireland after the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
  • 10 Hidden Gems near Emo Court. 1 Visit the Church designed by the same architect James Gandon, turn right just outside the main gates.
  • Emo Court is now managed by the Office of Public Works and is open to visitors. Access to the house is by guided tour only, and these are available hourly.
  • Emo Court was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of this neo-classical style.
  • In 1969, the order sold Emo Court to a Mr. Cholmeley-Harrison who began the laborious process of realizing Gandon’s grand vision for the building and its grounds.
  • How long is Emo Court walk? 4.3km The Emo Slí na Sláinte is 4.3km in length and starts at the entrance to Emo Court Estate, in the centre of Emo Village.