Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is based in County Laois, Ireland about 14 km (9 mi) from Portlaoise and located on the N77 national secondary route. Formerly the N8 National Primary Route ran through the centre of the town, making Abbeyleix an infamous bottleneck on the Dublin -Cork corridor with up to 15,000 vehicles passing through the main street everyday, however the town was bypassed by the M8 motorway on 28 May 2010.

Introduction

Abbeyleix was founded in the 18th century as a town by Viscount de Vesci and is located near a 12th-century Cistercian monastery beside the River Nore. Today and there is a large range of historical structures still standing in and around the small village - ancient ring forts, burial grounds, early monastic buildings, Norman and mediaeval castles, churches and colonial estate houses. The town once had a carpet factory - notably producing some of the carpets used on the RMS Titanic.
There is a legacy house located in the old Patrician monastery schoolhouse which provides information on the towns history. Abbeyleix was made a Heritage town of Ireland several years ago.

Travel to Abbeyleix

Rent a Car or Limousine in Abbeyleix === Access to the M8 motorway to Cork is provided via the R433 road, while the N77 links the town with the Dublin-Limerick M7 and to Kilkenny. === Take a bus to Abbeyleix

M&A coaches operate a service between Cashel and Portlaoise to connect with Services and Web: l services from Portlaoise.

Getting around

Walk or cycle.

Sightseeing Tips

• Sextons House | Beautifully renovated cottage.
• Abbeyleix South National School Beautiful 19th century building.
• de Vesci estate Ballacolla Road GPS Beautiful gardens are open to the public one day a year. All proceeds from this opening are given to a local charity.
• Heritage Centre & the Sensory Gardens Main Street GPS
• Abbeyleix Bog - Abbeyleix Bog Project - Abbeyleix Co. Laois 52.905914, -7.353265 | Situated on the southern periphery of Abbeyleix town and encompasses an area of almost 500 acres of diverse habitats including degraded (but recovering) raised bog, lagg, cutaway, wet carr woodland and meadows. Good for walkers, photography enthusiasts, nature and wildlife hobbyists and families who love the outdoors. All can explore the paths and habitats, walk on the boardwalk, venture out into the bog and enjoy the lovely landscapes and hidden vistas within the bog.

Halal Restaurants

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• Morrissey's Pub Probably the oldest in Ireland.

Where to stay

• Abbeyleix Manor Hotel 46 bedrooms and conference suite.==Telecommunication==

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