🌐 If The Past Could Talk

Emo Heritage Trail

📍 Laois🚶 3 stops🚶️ 3.78km⌛ ~60 min

James Gandon's unfinished-then-finished neo-Classical mansion, the only church he ever designed, and a Gothic Revival Catholic church holding a countess's memorial by a sculptor of royal renown. Looking for things to do in Emo? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.

Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalGeorgian & Big HousesRevolutionary & Military
🌐 Walk This Trail

Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.

Stops on This Trail

  1. Emo Court
  2. Saint John's Church, Coolbanagher
  3. Saint Paul's Catholic Church, Emo

For Schools

This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →