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,
1866 – St. Paul’s Church, Emo, Co. Laois Architect: J.S. Butler 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.