Ireland's Ancient East St Mullins 2018 Steeped in History

St Mullins Ireland's Ancient East See you in 2018

Good by from all at The Mullicháin Cafe see you in February

The Mullicháin Cafe is closed for this Year we are back for the weekends in February 2018.Many thanks to all our customers for their great support Best Wishes Martin Emer,Mark Max and Go Go

The Mullicháin Cafe is closed for the 2017 season

The Mullicháin Cafe is closed 
We will be back for the 1st Weekend in February 2018 
Many thanks to all our customers for your Great support this season

Kids Halloween Party Tuesday 4.30-630pm Down at The Mullicháin Cafe

Big Scarey Kids Halloween Party down at The Mullicháin Cafe on Tuesday 4.30-6.30 pm All Welcome if you dare ! Haaaaaaa !

Save The Barrow line

http://outsider.ie/8-best-post-hike-pubs/

The Mullicháin Cafe has been listed as one of the Top eight Post Hike Pubs/Cafes in Ireland
Fantastic we are trilled and really looking forward to the New surface on the river bank which will give access for all on the Barrow Blueway

Best post hike Pubs Ye The Mullicháin Cafe is there

http://outsider.ie/8-best-post-hike-pubs/

Save the Barrow line

Save The Barrow path with smashing new surface as planned by Waterways Ireland.
We want all our pals to have access to this stunning river path.

We ask those who are against to imagine how it feels to be in a wheel chair and to hear able bodied voices saying no not in my back yard !

St Mullins river racing at its best

The Book of Mulling South Carlow St Mullins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXeN7jou1Os

Visit to Waterford Greenway by St Mullins and Rower Communities

Great visit today to The Waterford Green way with the Kilkenny leader group from the Rower and St Mullins.We met with the local community and business leaders it was wonderful to listen their positive experiences with the Green way.The green way caters for people of all abilities and has given a great lift to all the local villages, More jobs, New Business.

Autumn Strolls

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Autumn Strolls around St Mullins Booklets available at The Mullicháin Cafe Open 11am-6pm or on web site
Wonderful walks around back lanes,forest paths and by the river Barrow a must for now

Chilling by The River Barrow St Mullins

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/beauty-on-the-barrow-a-unique-perspective-on-ireland-1.3188826

Save The Barrow Line

We are all looking forward to the new crushed stone and dust surface on the Barrow line which will make it accessible for all our pals Wheel chairs,Buggy's and little people on their bikes.
We will truly be the center of Irelands Ancient East when the path is completed from Grand canal basin in Dublin to Dungarven

Great views of Mystical St Mullins "The Village that hangs in the mists of time"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V9ffLHRy10

August Bank Holiday 2017 St Mullins on The Barrow River

Looking forward to a Greeeeeat weekend down at The Mullicháin Cafe Open 11am -6pm Sat, Sun, and Monday closed on Tuesday

Alfresco dining by The River Barrow @ The Mullicháin Cafe St Mullins

The Mullicháin Cafe will be open for the Bank Holiday Monday and closed on Tuesday. Open 11am -6pm

Canoeing Down The Barrow River

Published in The Sunday Independant

River canoeing down the River Barrow to St Mullins

Martin O'Brien, St Mullins, Co Carlow

* I WAS one of those who spent the whole year planning the summer holiday out of Ireland - guaranteed sunshine, late nights, the wild life.

Year after year, we headed off to Spain or France, never giving Ireland a thought as the idea of spending two weeks freezing on a beach with ham sandwiches was just not going to happen.

Then I discovered river canoeing. Ireland opened up for us as we paddled down some amazing rivers, got a look into the old wealth of Ireland from the riverside, camped, stayed in B&Bs, visited villages that we never knew existed. Our favourite run was down the River Barrow to St Mullins, which has a tow path used by the draught horses that pulled the river barges in times gone by. We met fishermen and farmers, walkers and cyclists, all dying for a chat - where did you start out/where are you going? None of them had ever been down the river and you could see the wonder, the dream in their eyes... yes, one day, I will get in a boat.

The River Barrow towpath from Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins is one of the wonders of the world as it passes through lush green farmland, its water thundering over weirs, herons squealing past, and it's all for free. Passing by lime kilns, locks, weirs, and arriving in a land that was ravaged by the Vikings and there still sits proudly on the top of the hill a Norman motte and bailey castle.

It is great to see all the parents arriving in St Mullins, glowing from their day by the river, and the kids full of stories about their adventure, Bicycles line the walls, dogs lap from water bowls, Ahh, but they still want to know if there is wi-fi here.

Time to stand and stare: St Mullins”

Reviewed 3 days ago

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Should you choose to meander around the foothills of Mt Leinster, you are likely to stumble upon St Mullins. The ancient graveyard holds a rich heritage. The real gem is when you venture downhill to where the river Barrow becomes tidal. The old mill and grain store has been tastefully restored by the O'Brien family. Arriving at lunchtime we were warmly greeted by Martin, his wife Emer and son Mark. The buzz and ambience were complemented by a delightful seafood menu, quiches, nutty brown bread and freshly roasted coffee.
Thanks for the hospitality and friendliness.
Helen, Kevin and Aileen(from California)

• Visited July 2017
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https://www.tripadvisor.ie/ShowUserReviews-g2077749-d2064932-r502716490-Mullichain_Cafe-St_Mullins_County_Carlow.html#

Tadgh Meets his Match Down at The Mullicháin Cafe

Watch out The Summer could pass you by @mullichain

Its July take time out down at The Mullicháin Cafe St Mullins 35 Minutes from Kilkenny, Waterford ,Wexford ,Carlow , 1.5 Hours from Dublin

here are no such plans to provide such a surface on the Barrow towpath.
Waterways Ireland does not propose to lay down a hard surface for cyclists. It is planned to upgrade 85 per cent of the Barrow towpath with compacted, unbound stone and dust, actually replacing what is currently there on a like-for-like basis. It must be noted that when the towpath was originally constructed for horses to pull the canal barges, it was constructed using unbound stone and dust. Some 8 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with tarmac at approaches to road crossings. Some 6 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with bound surface dressing – again replacing existing surfaces on a like-for-like basis. Some 1 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with a concrete surface. This section is planned for the tidal flooding section at St Mullins so as to provide a robust surface for users and future sustainability.
From an environmental point of view, Waterways Ireland employed independent environmental consultants to undertake detailed baseline ecological surveys of the entire route. It conducted a comprehensive environmental impact assessment with resultant environmental impact statement, which contained further assessments on issues, including built and culture heritage, and a habitats directive assessment with a resultant natura impact statement.
With mitigating measures in place, little or no significant adverse impacts of the development were found.
The proposal will improve access to the Barrow towpath for a wide range of users including walkers, recreational cyclists, wheelchair users and families, and will enhance safety and accessibility in all weather conditions.
The ultimate aim is to provide a path that further encourages increased local usage and a “slow tourism” experience for the visitor, where all can hear the beautiful birdsong, watch the fish jump and experience the abundant culture and heritage that the area has to offer.
Waterways Ireland has successfully developed such paths on the north Shannon without impacting on the wildlife or fauna, where all users enjoy the wonderful experiences without intimidating each other. These developments have, however, had a huge impact on the revitalisation of the local rural economy, and I would encourage all readers to come and experience that area, and thereafter take a fully informed view. – Yours, etc,
JOHN BOYLE,
Director of Business
Development,
Waterways Ireland,

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Opening the Barrow Path to all our friends Access 12 months of the year Wheelchairs Buggys

here are no such plans to provide such a surface on the Barrow towpath.
Waterways Ireland does not propose to lay down a hard surface for cyclists. It is planned to upgrade 85 per cent of the Barrow towpath with compacted, unbound stone and dust, actually replacing what is currently there on a like-for-like basis. It must be noted that when the towpath was originally constructed for horses to pull the canal barges, it was constructed using unbound stone and dust. Some 8 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with tarmac at approaches to road crossings. Some 6 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with bound surface dressing – again replacing existing surfaces on a like-for-like basis. Some 1 per cent of the towpath will be upgraded with a concrete surface. This section is planned for the tidal flooding section at St Mullins so as to provide a robust surface for users and future sustainability.
From an environmental point of view, Waterways Ireland employed independent environmental consultants to undertake detailed baseline ecological surveys of the entire route. It conducted a comprehensive environmental impact assessment with resultant environmental impact statement, which contained further assessments on issues, including built and culture heritage, and a habitats directive assessment with a resultant natura impact statement.
With mitigating measures in place, little or no significant adverse impacts of the development were found.
The proposal will improve access to the Barrow towpath for a wide range of users including walkers, recreational cyclists, wheelchair users and families, and will enhance safety and accessibility in all weather conditions.
The ultimate aim is to provide a path that further encourages increased local usage and a “slow tourism” experience for the visitor, where all can hear the beautiful birdsong, watch the fish jump and experience the abundant culture and heritage that the area has to offer.
Waterways Ireland has successfully developed such paths on the north Shannon without impacting on the wildlife or fauna, where all users enjoy the wonderful experiences without intimidating each other. These developments have, however, had a huge impact on the revitalisation of the local rural economy, and I would encourage all readers to come and experience that area, and thereafter take a fully informed view. – Yours, etc,
JOHN BOYLE,
Director of Business
Development,
Waterways Ireland,

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Time to book that Magic Holiday in The Mystic Valley

The Old Grain Store Cottages What a palace for a Holiday www.oldgrainstorecottages.ie Contact us soon The Summer is upon us !

St Mullins is the Link on The Great Greenway Blueway from Dublin to Dungarvan

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/newrossstandard/news/greenway-office-to-open-in-new-ross-35743039.html

St Mullins The Brigadoon of County Carlow

See that little brown Sign up on Top ! Well that's how you find one of Ireland's premier 7th century monastic sites.You see it keeps going missing that's why we think St Mullins is getting ready like Brigadoon to disappear for another 100 years

St Mullins The Brigadoon of County Carlow

http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/248450/reward-offered-asprized-signfor-st-mullins-goes-missing-again.html

St Mullins to Graiguenamanagh Run in Top Six in Ireland

https://www.redbull.com/ie-en/scenic-running-routes-ireland

The Barrow River path lets share with all our pals Wheelchairs Buggys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT57tjz9py8

Ireland's Ancient East @mullichain

The Mullicháin Cafe in The Heart of Ireland's Ancient East

Beautiful location, fantastic staff and great food!"

2 days agoReviewed by Elaine C

We stumbled across the Mullichain Cafe last weekend. Little did we know we were in for such a treat! This cafe is ideally location, nestled at the bottom of a valley along the River Barrow. We were blessed with the weather and the setting could not have been more perfect. Our visit was made more pleasant by the fantastic staff that looked after us. The staff here are a credit to those who are running this business. We were extremely well looked after here and they took a genuine interest in whether we were pleased with the food and gave us more information about the area and it's amenities. The food was of a superb quality. We were both delighted with our choices, though as a coeliac it would have been great to see further options. It was no problem to get extra bread and we felt very satisfied. The main point here is that both the food and setting is fantastic, but what makes this cafe a real winner is the combination of this and it's staff. We will definitely be both recommending this cafe and visiting in the future.

Save the Barrow line with the great new surface for all an even crushed stone Hurrayyyyy !

Save the Barrow river track with the new crushed stone surface that will allow everyone to experience the wonders of Ireland's most beautiful river .This is Irelands Ancients East's greatest public amenity which should be available to all of us.

Save the Barrow line with new crushed stone surface so our friends of all abilities can enjoy the river

Lush grass and singing Birds are there for us all to enjoy, we are looking forward to the new surface that can be used by  Mums with Buggies Wheel chairs and our friends of all abilities

Lets Save The Barrrow line and share it with our freinds of all abilities

Which is more important the lush green grass and the silence of your foot steps or our fellow traveler who has to use a wheel chair or walking aid. Get real the Barrow path does not belong to the few 

Share The Barrow line with our friends of all abilities

We are looking forward to the New surface of crushed stone on The Barrow river Path which will allow wheel chairs and Mums and Dads with their children use the path. This new surface will be a great boon to tourism on the Barrow river which will provide jobs for our young people through school and college. Best wishes to all the staff of Waterways Ireland and the planners in Carlow Laois Kildare County Councils .The No Sayers can not be allowed to dominate and use the press and airways to push their case.

The Barrow Blueway St Mullins View

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIjEStwjukk

The Barrow Blueway Leads to Mystical St Mullins you can cycle to us from Graiguenamanagh, Carlow Athy Monsterevin or all the way from Dublin "A Magical trip of a life time "@mullichain

A Wonderful view of St Mullins a Must watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIjEStwjukk

What a fantastic view of St Mullins The Mystical Center of Ireland's Ancient East

The Barrow Blueway a Leisure Cyclists dream

115 KM from Low Town To St Mullins across stunning country side or just bite of small chunkes Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins 8KM  Visit the famous Mullicháin Cafe 

Check our Leitrims Blueway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTvrEdOMPM0

The Barrow Blueway Planning lodged see open days to view

Open Days to view Barrow Blueway Planning

https://www.facebook.com/WaterwaysIre/photos/a.151679228340222.1073741830.148742641967214/743873542454118/?type=3&theater

The Mullicháin Cafe Opens for 2017

Looking forward to meeting all our friends when The Mullicháin Cafe reopens on Sat 4th February.We will be open Sat and Sun for the month Feb 11am-5pm .From the first weekend in March we will be open everyday except Monday

Great News 73% Yes vote to restore the Barrow Path  Kilkenny People  News Paper Poll
Planning has been submitted by Waterways Ireland


http://www.waterwaysireland.org/Pages/Blueways/Barrow-Blueway.aspx