Abbeyleix (/ ˈ æ b i ˌ l iː k s /; [2] Irish: Mainistir Laoise, meaning 'Laois Abbey') [3] is a town in County Laois, Ireland, located around 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of the county town of …

Welcome to Heritage House, Abbeyleix. Heritage House is housed in the historic north boys’ school in Abbeyleix, and was opened in 1997 with a museum dedicated to local history and …

Abbeyleix House, sometimes called Abbeyleix Castle, is an Irish country house that was the residence of the Viscounts de Vesci in County Laois, Ireland. It was designed by architect …

Abbeyleix town has long been familiar to travellers commuting to or from the South and Southwest on the N8 Dublin to Cork road. While almost a half-way point between the two cities, it was for …

The original town of Abbeyleix grew up near the River Nore, on the site of an early Christian abbey. The town developed under the protection of a twelfth century Cistercian monastery. In …

The beautiful heritage town of Abbeyleix just south of Porlaoise is a perfect base for exploring the south of the county or for people looking for a smaller town location. When the de Vesci family …

Check out the charming town of Abbeyleix in County Laois, 14km south of Portlaoise. Wander along the beautiful Abbeyleix Bog Walk, walk through the walled Heywood Gardens, or …

The original town of Abbeyleix grew up near the River Nore, on the site of an early Christian abbey. The town developed under the protection of a twelfth century Cistercian monastery. In …

Now a “Heritage Town of Ireland”, Abbeyleix invites passers-by and visitors to linger, to explore its distinct heritage & to sample the attractions of its hinterland.

Abbeyleix is a town 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 …