Heritage of County Laois
The main aim of the Laois Heritage Office is to promote interest and pride in the heritage of County Laois, and thereby increase awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of all aspects of the County's heritage for all. This is achieved through:
- Carrying out surveys and projects under the
Laois Heritage Plan
- Helping communities and individuals to plan and carry out
heritage projects
- Promoting awareness of the heritage of the County, through projects like the Laois Heritage Trail and publications like the book on the Mountmellick Canal
Heritage includes ...
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biodiversity (Flora, fauna and wildlife habitats)
- Landscapes and seascapes
- Geology
- Heritage parks and gardens
- Inland waterways, such as the Grand Canal, rivers and lakes.








