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

The County Infirmary

— Portlaoise Heritage Trail / Slí Oidhreachta Port Laoise —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

1. The County Infirmary Marker

Inscription. This hospital was built in 1808. Administered by Dr John Jacob it replaced the infirmary located in the Stone House which had been founded mid-18th century by his father, Dr Michael Jacob. Four generations of the Jacob medical family were involved in the Infirmary. It was replaced by the new county hospital in 1935. The patriot James Fintan Lalor was apprenticed for a year to Dr John Jacob but he did not pursue a medical career.

Erected by Laois Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 53° 2.182′ N, 7° 17.299′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Borris Little. It is on Dublin Road west of Block Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Leinster R32 EVT2, 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,

on one of the British

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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: St Fintan's Hospital (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bartholomew Mosse (about 210 meters away); 4th Battalion Leinster Regiment Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); World War I Centennial Plaque (approx. half a kilometer away); Irish Veterans Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Portlaoise United Nations Veterans Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Presentation Convent (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); SS Peter and Paul Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.

Also see . . . Laois County Infirmary (Wikipedia).

Laois County Infirmary was a hospital in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. The infirmary was built by David Henry in 1808. It was replaced by the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in 1936.

(Submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

2. The County Infirmary Marker

The marker is located at the entrance to the Grattan Business Centre.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.