Welcome to the Abarta Audioguide to Abbeyleix Heritage Town
4 minHeritage House is owned and managed by Abbeyleix Heritage Company.
4 minThe Sensory Gardens appeal to the senses of touch, smell, hearing, taste and sight.
4 minThe Market Square with its distinctive architecture is the heart of Abbeyleix.
4 minDiscover the main street of Abbeyleix and some of the town's iconic buildings
4 minThe church was originally constructed in 1830 to the design of architect John Semple
4 minAbbey Leix Estate was the seat of the de Vesci family for almost three-hundred years.
6 minThe story of the Abbeyleix South School, that was first completed in 1843.
4 minAlong Main Street, you see more examples of the wealth of architecture in Abbeyleix.
4 minTemperance Street was the site of an alms house for paupers and widows
4 minThank you for downloading our guide to Abbeyleix.
2 minIn the heart of the Irish midlands, Abbeyleix is perhaps the finest example of a planned estate town in the country and contains splendid Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architectural heritage. In 1995, it was designated as Ireland’s first Heritage Town. Our free to download audioguide will lead you around this historic and charming town, and provides information on the history and stories that helped to shape this wonderful place.
This guide has been produced by Abarta Audio Guides in conjunction with Laois Tourism and Laois County Council and with the support of Laois Partnership and Abbeyleix Heritage Company.