Coolrain
{{short description|Village in County Laois, Ireland}}
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Coolrain ({{Irish place name|Cúil Ruáin}}),{{Cite web |title=Cúil Ruáin/Coolrain |url=https://www.logainm.ie/en/1413856 |access-date=7 October 2021 |website=Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie)}} is a village in County Laois, Ireland. It is situated near the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The nearest town is Mountrath, and the closest village is Camross.
In 1828 Coolrain was spelt Coleraine and was in the parish of Offerlane, Queens County (which is now called County Laois) Tithe Applotment books Ireland
In 1855 Coolrain had a corn and flour mill, a dispensary and police barracks.Griffiths Valuation of Ireland The local pub, Sheeran's,{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Steven |date=2020-07-15 |title=#LoveLaois: Class video of Sheeran's in Coolrain will have you missing the craic of Irish pubs more than ever |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2020/07/15/lovelaois-class-video-of-sheerans-in-coolrain-will-have-you-missing-the-craic-of-irish-pubs-more-than-ever/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Laois Today |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Ganly |first=Conor |date=2018-09-20 |title=Turning back the clock on thatching at Laois pub costs |url=https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/your-community/337201/turning-back-the-clock-on-thatching-at-laois-pub.html |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=LeinsterExpress.ie |language=en}} dates from the 1790's.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Julie Anne |date=2017-12-22 |title=Christmas is Coming: Meeting the man behind Sheeran's in Coolrain |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2017/12/22/christmas-coming-meeting-man-behind-sheerans-coolrain/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Laois Today |language=en-GB}} There is a playground in the village.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Steven |date=2021-06-13 |title=#LoveLaois: Coolrain playground - a gem of a facility in a charming village |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2021/06/13/lovelaois-coolrain-playground-a-gem-of-a-facility-in-a-charming-village/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Laois Today |language=en-GB}}
In 1901 the population of Coolrain's townlands, was 304, and by 1911 the population was 364.
The townlands of Coolrain in 1901 and 1911 were: Anatrim/Anatrin, Coolnagour (1828 Colenagour), Coolrain (1828 Coleraine), Derryduff, Derrynaseera (1828 Dernaserea), Glebe, Larch Hill, Laurel Hill, Shanderry, Tinnakill (1828 Tennakilly).Census of Ireland
Coolrain Sawmills is located 1.5km north of the village.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Steven |date=2020-11-10 |title=CJ Sheeran Ltd announce purchase of Coolrain Sawmills |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2020/11/10/cj-sheeran-ltd-announce-purchase-of-coolrain-sawmills/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Laois Today |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Light at the end of the licence tunnel? |url=https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/forestry/light-at-the-end-of-the-licence-tunnel-583781 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=FarmersJournal.ie |language=en}}
A charity tractor run, in aid of Clonenagh National School, takes place in the village each December.{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Aedín |date=2019-12-19 |title=Laois school to host Annual Tractor Run and auction signed flag by 2019 Open Winner Lowry |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/12/19/laois-school-to-host-annual-tractor-run-and-auction-signed-flag-by-2019-open-winner-lowry/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=LaoisToday.ie |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Caroline |date=2024-12-21 |title=Clonenagh tractor run promises packed programme |url=https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/clonenagh-tractor-run-promises-packed-programme/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Agriland.ie |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Leinster Express |date=2021-11-07 |title=WATCH - Memory Lane tractor fun in Laois from Coolrain |url=https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/video/your-community/689206/watch-memory-lane-tractor-fun-in-laois-from-coolrain.html |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=LeinsterExpress.ie |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hartnett |first=Alan |date=2022-12-16 |title=Much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school to return after two year absence |url=https://www.laoistoday.ie/2022/12/16/much-loved-christmas-tractor-run-in-aid-of-laois-school-to-return-after-two-year-absence/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Laois Today |language=en-GB}} A syndicate based in the village owned the 2017 Irish Grand National winner, Our Duke.{{Cite web |last=Somers |first=Pat |date=2017-04-17 |title=Cooper family syndicate celebrate Our Duke's Irish Grand National win in Coolrain |url=https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/home/245505/cooper-family-syndicate-celebrate-our-duke-s-win-in-coolrain.html |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=LeinsterExpress.ie |language=en}} Stages of the Birr Endurance rally have taken place in the village.{{Cite news |work=Motorsport News |date=14 October 2015 |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?AN=110442147|title=Results |page=36 |issn=0027-2019}}