About Mountmellick

Mountmellick sits on the N80 between Portlaoise and Tullamore, making it a handy stop in the Midlands with the Slieve Bloom Mountains nearby. The town grew prosperous under its Quaker settlers who turned it into an industrial center once called the "Manchester of Ireland." Georgian buildings from that era still line the main streets. The Heritage Centre showcases the famous Mountmellick embroidery, a unique white-on-white needlework using local wildflower patterns. No rail station means you'll need to connect through Portlaoise, though the M7 motorway keeps Dublin within easy reach at 89 kilometers.

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Mountmellick is in Ireland, at 53.120, -7.330 - about 11 km north of Port Laoise.

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• Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW
• Railway St, PortlaoiseRailway St, Portlaoise, Co. Laois75 kW
• James Fintan Lalor Avenue, PortlaoiseJames Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, R32 X37250 kW
• Block Rd, PortlaoiseBlock Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois22 kW
• Clonminam Business Park, PortlaoiseClonminam Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois22 kW

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