Hotels in Laois, Ireland

Laois in Ireland's Midlands has a mild, rainy climate with summer highs around 68°F (20°C) and winter lows near 36°F (2°C). It's famous for the Rock of Dunamase, a 12th-century Norman castle ruin overlooking lush pastures, and the Slieve Bloom Mountains perfect for hiking trails like the Ridge of Capard. In wet weather you can explore Emo Court's 18th-century gardens and the indoor bog railway at the Irish National Heritage Park, while summer brings clear days for kayaking on the River Barrow.