Things to do in Mountmellick
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Mountmellick, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Mountmellick is a Co. Laois town about 75 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list nine Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, two national monuments open to visitors within 20 km. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Mountmellick
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km.
- The Mountmellick Embroidery & Heritage Museum is in a refurbished grain mill built in 1830, overlooking the Owenass River in Mountmellick, County Laois. It is…
- Emo Court House is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parklands that make the perfect setting for a wonderful family picnic in Ireland. The Laois estate dates back…
- Dunamaise Arts Centre is a gem in the heart of the Midlands. Located in the centre of Portlaoise, County Laois, it comprises of an intimate and state of the art 240…
- Emo Court House is an Irish historic house near Emo Village in County Laois. A long and colourful history has seen the house adapted and renovated; today the popular…
- Discover Woofland Dog Park Portlaoise, County Laois, a private off leash dog park for safe, enriching play with secure fencing, double gated entry, fun agility and…
- Experiencing Ireland will help you to discover, explore and experience all this magical land has to offer with bespoke tours tailored to your needs. They specialise…
- Wellness Adventures Ireland specialise in organising bespoke wellness adventures for groups around Ireland. These events can be a half day or full day duration, or…
- Chauffeur driven tours operated by Ward Tours provide day tours throughout Ireland.
- Wherever you need to go and whatever the occasion, let Laois Executive Travel, Portlaoise, County Laois, be your luxury travel partner. Their services are focussed on…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km.
- The Rock of Dunamase is a spectacular natural feature visible in the landscape of Co. Laois. It takes its name from the Irish Dún Másc, meaning the ‘Fort of Masc’.
- Timahoe Round Tower, a monastery was founded here by St Mochua mac Lónáin in the early 7 th century.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Mountmellick and across Co. Laois.
- Blanket bog and heath across the high Slieve Bloom plateau, with waymarked walking and the Glenbarrow trail.
- Timahoe Esker Nature ReserveA wooded glacial esker ridge near Timahoe, a fine example of post-glacial landform.
- Coolacurragh Wood Nature ReserveA semi-natural wet woodland in the Laois midlands.
- Grantstown Wood and Grantstown Lough Nature ReserveAncient woodland and a marl lake, an unusual pairing of habitats in south Laois.
Plan around Mountmellick
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- Thinking of moving here? Living in Mountmellick covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €300,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Laois.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.