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Emo Court – where heritage, art and nature meet. Just an hour from Dublin in the shadow of the Slieve Blooms, Emo Court is a stunning estate rich in history and natural beauty. With parklands open 365 days a year, this festive season is the perfect time to take a winter walk at Emo.
Emo Court is a neo-classical mansion in County Laois, Ireland, designed by James Gandon in 1790. It has a history of ownership by the Earls of Portarlington, the Jesuits, and Major Cholmeley Harrison, and is now a public park managed by the Office of Public Works.
Jan 1, 2022 · Emo Court is a historic house and parkland, designed by James Gandon and owned by the earls of Portarlington. The house is currently closed for restoration, but visitors can enjoy the gardens, lake, woodland walks and tearooms.
Emo Court is a neo-classical mansion built by James Gandon in 1790, and the most visited OPW site in the Midlands. Enjoy the parklands, gardens, lake, tearooms and guided tours at this stunning estate.
History. John Dawson, 1st Earl of Portarlington commissioned the building of Emo Court in 1790 although the house was not finally completed until 1870, eighty years later. Emo Court is one of only a few private country houses designed by the architect James Gandon.
Emo Court is a historic house and estate in the Midlands of Ireland, designed by James Gandon in 1790. It offers guided tours, a cafe, a lake and a woodland walk.
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May 27, 2019 · Emo Court is a neo-classical mansion in County Laois, Ireland, designed by James Gandon and gifted to the state by Major Cholmeley Harrison. Learn about its history, interiors, exhibitions and parklands, and how to visit.