| Shanahoe | |
| Native Name: | Irish: Seanchua |
| Native Name Lang: | ga |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map: | Ireland |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ireland |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Ireland |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Leinster |
| Subdivision Type3: | County |
| Subdivision Name3: | County Laois |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Coordinates: | 52.9333°N -32°W |
Shanahoe [1] is a small village in County Laois, Ireland, situated in the centre of the county, 8 km west of Abbeyleix and 7 km south of Mountrath.[2]
Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a Bronze Age urn which was discovered nearby in the 1930s.[2] The remains of a ringfort are also recorded in Shanahoe townland.[3]
Built mainly along the two main approach roads, the village developed as a predominantly linear settlement. Buildings at the village centre include the village church, community hall and national (primary) school. The M7/M8 Motorway Scheme lies to the west of the village.[2]
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, the local national (primary) school, was built in 1948. As of 2010, there were 74 pupils enrolled in the school.[4]
The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is Shanahoe GAA, whose pitches are located about 2 km outside the village.[2]