ST. MULLINS:

The picturesque village of St. Mullins in South Carlow is situated on the River Barrow, nestling between the Blackstairs Mountains on one side and Brandon Hill on the other. The locality acquired its name from St. Moling, a 7th century cleric who built a monastery here with the help of "Gobban Saor", the legendary Irish builder. The complex includes a mediaeval church ruin, the base of a round tower and the former Church of Ireland church, built in 1811.

The church was acquired by St. Mullins Muintir na Tire for use as a heritage centre in 1986. All aspects of local history including publications, church records, maps, old photographs and small artefacts are on display here. There is a ninth century granite High Cross depicting the Crucifixion and Celtic spiral pattern while St. Moling's Mill and Well are a short distance away. A most interesting and informative tour of the settlement is available by contacting
+ 353 (0) 51 424913.

St. Mullins is also the starting/finishing point of the Barrow Way or visitors who prefer a shorter walk may enjoy the 6km Sli na Slainte route which commences outside the graveyard, passes through Bahana Wood and returns via Templenabo to the village. It was here that the building of the lock system on the River Barrow began in 1750. VISITOR

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Carrigleade Golf Course
Carrigleade
St. Mullins
Co. Carlow
Tel: + 353 (0) 503 24370

An 18-hole, par 3 course with holes of 183m, 177m and 170m and greens of 500 square metres. The green keeping and course management is noted for their high standards and the Blackstairs and Brandon Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to a golfing round. Situated on the Barrow Drive between St. Mullins and Graiguenamanagh.

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