Laois County Council www.laois.ie
The local public authority for Co. Laois. The site details various aspects of their work as well as a general guide to activities/ attractions throughout the county.

East Coast & Midlands of Ireland www.ecoast-midlands.travel.ie
The regional tourism authority. This site details the various attractions, events, accommodation in Co. Laois and surrounding counties.

Carlow Rural Tourism www.carlowtourism.com
A listing of activities, accommodation, events etc… taking place in our neighbouring county including cruising on the River Barrow & Canal.

County Kilkenny http://homepage.eircom.net/~kilkenny
Billed as the official website of Co. Kilkenny. Details various aspects of life and what to do in Co. Kilkenny.

Bord Failte www.ireland.travel.ie
The National Tourist Board. A comprehensive listing of all things tourist for the entire country including a booking service.

EastWest Mapping http://homepage.eircom.net/~eastwest
A widespread selection of maps & guidebooks to various walks throughout Ireland.

Barrowline Cruisers http://homepage.eircom.net.ie/~homepage
A family owned cruiser hire company located in Carlow on the River Barrow.

Valley Boat Hire http://amireland.com/valleyboats
Located in the historic town of Graiguenamanagh on the banks of the River Barrow.

National Way Marked Ways Advisory Committee www.irishwaymarkedways.ie
Responsible for the grading and inspections of the National Network Ways. There are two in Co. Laois - Barrow Way & the Slieve Bloom Way.

Inland Waterways Association of Ireland www.iwai.ie
A comprehensive guide to waterways throughout the island. Excellent reference & contact point, particularly the section on the River Barrow.

Local Ireland www.laois.local.ie
A comprehensive guide to all things Irish with a particular focus on local guides for each county.

Ordance Survey of Ireland www.irlgov.ie/osi
Responsible for the production of the touring maps, The Discovery Series. These maps are available for the entire country. Discovery Sreies No. 61 covers the Slieve Margy Area.

Mountaineering Council of Ireland www.mountaineering.ie
The national representative body for all mountaineers, ramblers, rockclimbers etc…It publishes rockclimbing guides as well as the quaterly Irish Mountain Log.

Grace Family www.grace.com
This notable family who founded the world famous W.R. Grace & Co. in 1854 and whose family member William Rusell Grace accepted the Statue of Liberty on behalf of the people in America. The ancestral roots of the family are in Arles, on the route of the Slieve Margy Way.

Coillte www.coillte.ie
Coillte is Ireland's leading forestry company with over 438,000 hectares in their possession. A detailed site covering many of their operations including their Tourism and recreational interests.

Athy On Line http://kildare.ie/athyonline
Athyonline is the official site for the town of Athy Co. Kildare. It acts as a one-stop-shop for services and activities in the town.

Simon Stewart www.simonstewart.ie
A list of various walks, clubs, associations around Ireland. A very good reference point with plenty of links and updates.

John Keegan Weekend
The third annual weekend will take place in October in the Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise. John Keegan, a well known writer born in Co. Laois who died during the Famine.
www.iolfree.ie/~johnkeegan

Laois Tourism
A detailed tourist site of events, accommodation, activities that happen in Co. Laois. A must reference for anyone planning to spend time in the county.
www.laoistourism.ie