The Poets Cottage is our local landmark, it lies at the centre of Camross village and features in all our village photos.

The cottage was designed to replicate a traditional Laois thatched cottage and represent the home of the Poet- Patrick Ryan who lived in Camross from 1750 - 1825.

We used a Creative Ireland Community Project to celebrate the life and times of the Poet - “Patrick Ryan”.

We have commissioned Peter Dooley, a Camross artist renowned for his portraits to create a portrait of the Poet which will be hung in the Poets Cottage and seen by all its visitors.

During Heritage Week 2024 we will host a reception to launch the portrait, recite his poetry, and celebrate with music and conversation.

The Poets Cottage is currently a community building and there are plans in place to renovate and develop its tourism potential. It was originally built as a Millenium Heritage Project by the local Fas team.

Address
Poets Cottage, Co. Laois