19/08/2026
Celebrate 200 years of a craft with its roots right here in Laois.
Discover the remarkable story of Mountmellick Embroidery at a special exhibition in Mountmellick Library during Heritage Week.
The exhibition celebrates the distinctive white-on-white embroidery tradition that has made Mountmellick famous far beyond the county.
📅 18th–22nd August
📍 Mountmellick Library
🎟️ Free
👉 See what else is happening during Heritage Week in Laois:
https://laoistourism.ie/heritage-week-2026-in-laois-discover-the-stories-places-and-traditions-of-the-county/
Laois County Council
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