1790 – Emo Court, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Architect: James Gandon / William Caldbeck
Designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for John Dawson, the first Earl of Portarlington,
Designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for John Dawson, the first Earl of Portarlington,
The site for the church was a gift from Lord Portarlington, and the parochial house and lands beside the church were granted by the Earl of Portarlington at a nominal rent.