Maryborough in Portlaoise in County Laois, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

SS Peter and Paul Church

— Portlaoise Heritage Trail / Slí Oidhreachta Port Laoise —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

1. SS Peter and Paul Church Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the Roman Catholic Parish Church opened in 1822. It was built in the gothic style by Very Rev. Nicholas O’Connor, parish priest, who was responsible for the coming of the Presentation Sisters, in 1824, and the Christian Brothers, in 1847, to provide free education for the people of the town. The Church remained open until 1965, when it was replaced by the new SS Peter and Paul Church at Dublin Road. It was demolished in the 1980s.

Erected by Laois Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 53° 2.126′ N, 7° 17.822′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Maryborough. It is on Church Avenue south of Millbrook, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7/8 Church Ave, Portlaoise, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

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on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cláirseoir ag seinm do thaoisigh na háite / A Harper Performs for the Local Chieftains (within shouting distance of this marker); Fitzmaurice Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Tá trodaire Gaelach timpeall an Dun / A Gaelic Fighter Surrounds the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Dún Phort Laoise / The Fort of Portlaoise (within shouting distance of this marker); Presentation Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Odlums’ Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuidíonn siúinéir Sasanach leis an Dún a thógáil / An English Carpenter Helps to Build the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort of Maryborough (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.

Also see . . .
1. St. Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. (Submitted on July 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. SS. Peter and Paul's Church (Ask About Ireland).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

2. SS Peter and Paul Church Marker

The marker is located in front of a lot where the church once stood.

The old Parish Church of SS. Peter and Paul was a very fine structure. It was beside the Convent in Church Avenue. It was built in the nineteenth century by the Very Rev. Nicholas O'Connor V.F., who is interred there. It was completed in 1822. The church was demolished entirely several years ago.

(Submitted on July 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.