A young Irish billionaire is behind the purchase.
A Laois estate has been sold for almost €20 million to an Irish billionaire.
30 year-old John Collison purchased the 18th century mansion in Abbeyleix, which had been on the market for two years.
The co-founder of Stripe takes over ownership from 80 year-old businessman Sir David Davies.
The site includes 1,120 acres, walled gardens, a farm and ten estate houses.