The refurbished library, designed by de Blacam & Meagher Architects, is housed in the Market House in Abbeyleix which was built in 1836 by Viscount John de Vesci. The brief to the architect was that the whole building should be redesigned internally to incorporate a modern 21st century public library facility and art gallery.
read moreAbbeyleix – RIAI Conservation Medal for 2008-2010 – de Blacam and Meagher for Abbeyleix Library in Co. Laois
