Local Attractions

Abbeyleix Manor Hotel

Below we have brought you just a selection of wonderful things to do and to see in Abbeyleix, County Laois.

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Explore the spectacular 80 acres of woodland, boasting an exciting range of recreational and educational activities

Dunmore Cave

The cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. In 928, the Dunmore Cave was the site of a Viking massacre.

Emo Court & Gardens

Emo Court House is a magnificent example of neo-classical style mansion. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland featuring a lake, woodland walks, many fine trees as well as shrubs.

Heywood Gardens

The gardens consist of 50 acres of parkland featuring lakes, woodland and architecture.

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Laois Angling Centre

If you seek peace and tranquillity, then the Irish countryside is perfect for exceptional game and coarse fishing.

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Dunamaise Arts Centre

Lots of various events and exhibitions including cinema, classical music, comedy, dance, literature, music, musical, opera, pantomime, theatre, workshops, traditional music, children’s events plu...

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

Features Stud Farm, Japanese Gardens, Saint Fiachra’s Garden, Living Legends, Horse Museum.

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Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum

The museum tells the story of the families who lived, died within the famine workhouse walls during and after the Great Famine.