Abbeyleix Heritage House in County Laois is small in size but enormous in stories — including a link to the world’s most famous ship.
The carpet that sailed on the Titanic
The building was once home to the Abbeyleix Carpet Factory, where hand-tufted carpets were woven — among them one made for the state room of the Titanic. The centre tells this remarkable industrial story, from local craft to international fame.
From warring tribes to Norman lords
The exhibition provides a fantastic insight into the pre-Christian warring tribes of Laois, the Norman influence on the region and the suppression of the monasteries. It is local history on a grand scale, told in one compact, welcoming heritage centre.
Plan your visit
- Where: Heritage House, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, County Laois
- Phone: +353 57 873 1653
- Web: abbeyleixheritage.com
Details sourced from the Failte Ireland Open Data API.