Barrow Blueway an accessible amenity for all

It is always good to keep in mind those that are less able bodied than the rest of us
Excellent article in favor of the new Barrow Blueway Carlow Nationalist.

The Mullicháin Cafe opens this weekend 3rd February

The Mullicháin Cafe is open for Weekends from this Saturday 3rd February (Sat and Sunday) 11am -5pm
We are fully open form the first weekend in March 
Looking forward to welcoming all our customers back with a Big roaring fire and a Greeeet Cup of Coffee. See you down on The Quay

Save The Barrow Line

Great News in The Irish Times supporting of road walking and cycling facilities for all.


This a great chance to save our small villages and towns on The Barrow river.while proving access for everyone to this beautiful river.
We need a surface that is suitable for Wheelchairs, Buggy's

,and our aging population.

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/the-story-behind-ireland-s-greenway-success-1.3352239

Save the Barrow Path with new surface

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/the-story-behind-ireland-s-greenway-success-1.3352239

Great News for the new surface on The Barrow River Path

Off road Greenways and Blueways are proving to be a Big Hit all over Ireland.

Access for everyone locals and tourists alike buggy's ,Wheelchairs and Kids with their Santa Claus Bikes.

Have a read 

The St Mullins River Ferry

Did you know?

The St Mullins Ferry

A ferry crossed the Barrow river at St Mullins down through the centuries from the flour mills to the banks of the river on the Kilkenny side .Todays ordinance survey maps still show the ferry crossing even though the ferry ceased to run after the closure of the Odlums mills in 1967.The rowing boat was moored at the steps just below The Mullicháin Café and the Ferry Man was summoned by a bell that hung from a tree by the traveller.

To put the importance of the ferry in context we have to remember that it was only in the 1960’s that cars became common place so people walked everywhere or used their bicycle .Those living on both sides of the river Ballavarra, Rower, St Mullins were close friends, courted and intermarried.  They came across the river to visit Blanchfield’s pub which was also the local shop and post office and to attend mass and services.

Pattern day was the busiest day of the year at the end of July when the ferry man earned his keep for a few pennies bringing the worshipers and carnival attenders across the river, many not to return for a day or two

The demise of the ferry has led to a split in a community that was one for centuries. There are now proposals by Kilkenny Leader to join the two sides with a foot bridge joining the Barrow Blueway to the Rower Greenway, let’s hope it happens soon.

On misty nights the slap of the ferryman’s oars can still be heard as he turns the bow of his boat to the far shore.