Abbeyleix and District Historical Society is hosting talks beginning from this evening.
A Laois historical society is offering talks on local history to mark National Heritage Week.
Abbeyleix and District Historical Society is hosting talks beginning from this evening from 6:30 to 8 pm at Abbeyleix Heritage House, to mark National Heritage Week.
Today's topics are the 28 orphan girls of Mountmellick and Abbeyleix by local studies librarian Sinead Holland, and Mountmellick Lace by craftsperson Dolores Dempsey.
Chair of Abbeyleix and District Historical Society Noel Burke says it's about making sure people learn about the past:
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