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Abbeyleix Heritage House
Abbeyleix Heritage House is Laois' biggest history museum, community centre and business hub.
Trivia Thursday- 1916 Rising![]()
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Today, 24th April, marks 109 years since the beginning of the Easter Rising, where rebels attempted to overthrow British rule. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on this pivotal event in Irish history through the link:![]()
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Today’s CURATOR TUESDAY post is of a Burrough’s Adding Machine. This machine was invented by William Seward Burrough (1855/7-1898). Adding machines were often used for accounting and bookkeeping.![]()
Burrough invented the adding machine to avoid having to spend time on adding large figures. After receiving financial aid from a friend, he invented his first adding machine in 1885. He founded the American Arithmometer Company in St Louis in 1888. Burrough eventually invented an upgraded model, which he patented in 1892. Burrough did not live long enough to see the success of his invention, as he passed away in 1898. In 1905, the company was renamed The Burroughs Adding Machine Company after him. The company expanded greatly after Burrough’s death, and manufactured many newer models and eventually calculators. It is likely that this model of portable adder was manufactured in 1930. ![]()
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TRIVIA THURSDAY![]()
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This week's quiz i about Easter! Follow the link to give it a try!🐣![]()
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TITANIC![]()
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A quick snippet of some of our Titanic display in our Main Hall![]()
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Did you know:![]()
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⚓️That the Titanic was made in Belfast.![]()
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⚓️Some of the carpets onboard were made in Abbeyleix.![]()
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⚓️That onboard was William Gillespie, clerk for the Abbeyleix Carpet Factory. He was one of few Irish passengers who had a second-class ticket.![]()
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We love to hear from you! Nothing makes our day more than to hear about visitor experiences, your reviews are much appreciated 🌞![]()
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We are OPEN Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30 🕰![]()
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