The town is celebrating its 250th year.
Community groups in a Laois town are aiming to make it a better place to live, work and visit.
Stakeholders in Abbeyleix are looking to the future as it marks 250 years of township.
Plans include a sustainable energy across the community, fountain restoration and a smart environment plan for Father Breen Park.
Member of the Abbeyleix Tidy Towns committee, Mark Clancy, says they want to improve the town for future generations:
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