Mountmellick Streetscape Scheme Streetscape scheme key points. To apply, applicants must: Complete the online application form at LEO Laois Provide a recent colour photograph of the property. Submit one contractor quotation for the proposed painting…

MOUNTMELLICK, CO. LAOIS, January 21, 2026 – Following the landmark celebration of 200 years of Mountmellick Embroidery held last November, the Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) is proud to announce a historic community project: the creation…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 200th Anniversary Celebration of Mountmellick Embroidery. The event was a great success, filled with creativity, history, and community spirit. We were delighted to welcome visitors, speakers, and supporte…

✨ You’re Invited to a Crafternoon Tea! ✨ Join us for a special afternoon in the warm and welcoming Mountmellick Embroidery Museum Studio. Wednesday, 20th August 202512:00 – 4:00 PM Enjoy an afternoon of stitching, creativity, and connection over t…

One Day Seminar at Mountmellick MuseumSaturday May 24th 2025, 10am – 4pm Between 1848 and 1850 over four thousand orphan girls aged between 14 and 18 years were shipped to Australia from workhouses throughout Ireland as part of the Earl Grey Scheme.…

Credits Laois Today The article was written by Mark Comerford and published on Laois Today Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) recently unveiled the permanent exhibition of the Healion Cup in tribute to the four local people who have Chaired …

Crafternoon Tea at the Museum Studio About the event To support August Craft Month, Mountmellick Development Association invite you to “Crafternoon Tea” at the Museum Studio celebrating Mountmellick Embroidery. The Event will Include: * A selection …

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2024. Save the Date: Friday 23rd August 2024. To celebrate National Heritage Week we invite you to enjoy our museum visitor experience, free of charge, including a welcome video and guided tour at from 10 am until 4pm. Hear th…

Crafternoon Tea at Museum Studio 2023 Here at Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum we are delighted to report that on Wednesday August 16th. we held our very successful Crafternoon Tea at The Museum Studio. We recorded over 100 visitors to th…

We wish a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Irish Fashion Designer Róisín Pierce as one of her spectacular creations was worn by Alexa Chung at The Met Gala 2023, in New York last night, 1st. May. This year's gala, hosted by Vogue, was in tribute to Karl Lage…