At Church of the Most Holy Rosary · Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
This annual cemetery blessing service honours the departed of the Abbeyleix parish community. The blessing is held at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, one of the main churches serving the Abbeyleix area.
The event occurs on Saturday evening at 5:00pm. A companion ceremony is held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Ballyroan the following day. These are traditional June celebrations that allow parishioners to remember and honour deceased family members.
Abbeyleix is located in south County Laois. The Church of the Most Holy Rosary is in the town centre.
Heading to Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix? Laois has plenty more to see. Read the Abbeyleix area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.