Located in a tastefully restored 1884 school house the award winning exhibition contains the rich fabric of local and county history. Witness the re-creation of the Abbeyleix “Titanic” carpet factory. Read more…
The Sensory garden is set in the walled garden of the Brigidine Convent. It is the first garden of its kind in Ireland and its aim is to create a nursery specialising in fragrant plants. Read more…
Here is a fine example of a mid 19th century cottage. It has been restored and fully refurbished to its former 1800 style. It provides the visitor with a unique opportunity to witness the domestic conditions of our ancestors. Read more…
This workhouse museum is a unique attraction in Ireland and aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the infamous workhouse walls during and after the Great Famine. Read more…
