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05 Nov 2025

PICTURES: Laois museum celebrates 200 years of unique local embroidery

Locals gather to honour Mountmellick Work renowned worldwide

A Laois community gathered in the Mountmellick Museum Laois museum to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the unique and world renowned Mountmellick Work embroidery in the MDA centre. Photographer Denis Byrne was there on behalf of the Leinster Express / Laois Live. Tap NEXT to see all the images.

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