Charlotte, Although it is more of a historical account rather than a genealogy book, Kevin P. O'Brien's book "Abbeyleix - Life, Lore & Legend" is a good account of the history of this Heritage Town. He does list names of some residents who live there and who have been instrumental in preserving the heritage of Abbeyleix. The book is soft-cover and contains 168 pages, many with photographs of the town and it's inhabitants, past and present. A review of this book may be seen at http://laois.local.ie/content/29734.shtml/abbeyleix/history It was a private printing (Franamanagh Books, 1998) and copies may be ordered directly from the author by emailing him at mailto:kpjob@iol.ie I found the book to be very interesting and informative about the birthplace of my great, great grandfather, Edward Wilde. Mr. O'Brien even emailed me additional information about the Wilde family of Abbeyleix. Good luck! Tom