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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