Church of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery Blessing, Abbeyleix

What to Expect

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.

Good to Know

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.

Getting There

Abbeyleix is located in south County Laois. The Church of the Most Holy Rosary is in the town centre.