Tag: Fort Protector
New plan to conserve the 16th century Fort Protector in Laois...
A major new plan to guide the conservation and presentation of the 16th Century Fort Protector at the heart of Portlaoise has been launched.
The...
Amazing discovery during Fort Protector dig
A dig at the site of the Fort Protector site in the old Shaws’ car park in Portlaoise has unearthed a large artefact.
The three...
Portlaoise Fort Protector dig unearths treasures of the past
A fascinating glimpse into the history of Portlaoise has been unearthed through an archaeological dig near the Fort Protector site in the town.
Three archaeologists...
Fort Protector to be brought ‘back to life’
The Fort Protector, the 16th century fort in Portlaoise, could become a tourist attraction in the town.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard...