- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- Emo Court House is a quintessential, neo-classical stately home, located in the midst of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois.
- 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.
- From exploring the grounds to experiencing the local culture, here are 10 things to do in Emo Court, Portlaoise, Ireland.