The unusual, green-domed Emo Court is an impressive house, designed in 1790 by James Gandon, architect of Dublin's Custom House.
The extensive grounds with their impressive Greek statues, contain more than 1000 different trees, including huge sequoias, and shrubs from all over the world. Enjoy refreshments at the cafe or a leisurely picnic, before enjoying a scenic stroll through the woodlands to Emo Lake.
The house was originally the country seat of the first Earl of Portarlington. After many years as a Jesuit novitiate, the house, with its elaborate central rotunda, was impressively restored.
Emo is about 13km northeast of Portlaoise, just off the R422, 2km west of the M7.
