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727. AbbeyleixAbbeyleix, 9 miles (14 km) south of Portlaoise, takes it name from a Cistercian abbey founded here in 1183 by Conor O' More. Today it is an attractive town with tree-lined streets. Golf (9), tennis, game fishing. In the grounds of the de Vesci demsne (which is not open to the public) is the tomb of a Laois chieftain, Malachi O' More. Services in Abbeyleix Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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728. AghaboeHome to St Canice's Monastery dating from the sixth century. Also of interest is Aghaboe House and Adam de Hereford's motte. Services in Aghaboe Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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729. BallaghmoreBallaghmore Castle (1480) the chief seat of the Mac Gillpatricks (Fitzpatricks) Lords of Upper Ossory. Strategically placed on the Bealach Mor, the great road to Munster. Partially restored it in the 1830s. Ely was murdered by a tenant, and the castle was neglected. It was bought by the present owners in 1990 and restored. It has many very interesting features including a rare devilish sheila-an-gig on the front south facing wall, and outstanding views from the battlements. Visitors are given a guided tour, and are made very welcome. Nearby is a very small church, said to be a converted school house. It is open to the public all year. It is beautifully kept with tiny galleries, and a sexton's house at the back. North of the castle on Kyle Hill is the legendary Brehon's Chair. Services in Ballaghmore Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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730. BallickmoylerLocated just outside Carlow town and on the N80 road to Portlaoise is Ballickmoyler. The river Barrow and nearby forest walks provide distractions for the nature lover. Services in Ballickmoyler Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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731. BallinakillAn example of a seventeenth-century market town. The ruins of Ballinakill Castle are of a late seventeenth-century castle built by the Dunnes (but never inhabited) on the site of one destroyed by Cormwellian troops under Fairfax. The configuration of streets round the large rectangular square is eighteenth-century. The town's entrance from Abbeyleix is marked by two trees known as Toll Trees where a toll was paid by visitors to the town. The town had important fairs, a brewery, woollen and tanning factories. Services in Ballinakill Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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