- The gardens and parklands of Emo Court House were first laid out in the 18th century and are a glorious example of Irish formal gardens at their best.
- With a demesne of over 4,500 hectares, Emo Court was the second-largest enclosed estate in Ireland after the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
- The bark of this tree has a wonderful texture. Also interesting is the lime tree avenue. It pre-dates Emo Court and is reminder of original building Dawson Court.
- The space to take my grandson and his parents walking and cycling around the grounds of Emo Court. The ice creams and coffees after were fantastic.
- 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.
- Emo Court, begun in 1790, is one of the finest large-scale country houses which is open to the public in Ireland.
- The saviour of Emo Court was certainly Major Cholmeley-Harrison, a London stockbroker, who bought the house from the Jesuits in 1967.
- 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.
- Emo Court House is a quintessential, neo-classical stately home, located in the midst of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois.
- 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.