Mountmellick

Mountmellick is a destination in Leinster, Ireland. Mountmellick is a town/place in Leinster, Leinster, Ireland. This charming locale offers visitors a genuine glimpse into Irish life, with its own unique character and attractions. Whether you are passing through or planning a longer stay, Mountmellick provides an authentic experience of Irish hospitality and culture.

By Car

The most practical way to reach Mountmellick is by car. Leinster has Ireland's best road network, with motorways connecting all major towns to Dublin. The M50 ring road encircles Dublin, while the M1 serves the northeast (Dundalk, Drogheda), the M4/M6 serves the midlands (Mullingar, Athlone), the M7/M8 serves the south and southwest (Kilkenny, Carlow, Portlaoise), and the M11/N11 serves the east coast (Bray, Wicklow, Wexford).

By Train

Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) operates frequent services from Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston stations to all major Leinster towns. The DART commuter line serves coastal suburbs from Howth to Greystones, and commuter rail extends to towns like Dundalk, Drogheda, Mullingar, Athlone, Portlaoise, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Gorey.

By Bus

Bus Éireann and private operators like Dublin Express, Aircoach, and Citylink provide extensive intercity and regional bus services. Bus connections are often more frequent and cheaper than rail, though journey times can be longer.

By Air

Dublin Airport (DUB) is Ireland's largest and busiest airport, with flights to over 200 destinations worldwide. It is located about 10 km north of Dublin city centre and is accessible by bus, taxi, and the Dublin Bus Airlink service.

Mountmellick is compact enough to explore on foot. For exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions, a car or bicycle is recommended. Leinster has a well-developed network of regional roads, and the flat terrain of much of the province makes it ideal for cycling. Local bus services operate in most towns, though schedules can be limited on Sundays.

Town centre of Mountmellick is 18th- to 19th-century low-rise, though mostly grey-harled or whitewashed rather than the usual multiple colours of an Irish small town. Its main O'Connell Square has a large metal "Christmas tree" erected each December.

Mountmellick Embroidery Museum ,

off Pearse St ,

☏

+353 57 862 4525 .

It wasn't open in 2021.

Donation .   ( updated Jun 2021 )

St Joseph's is the Roman Catholic church on Sarsfield St.

Emo Court:

Brittas Forest near Clonaslee has lowland walking trails around a lake. Brittas Castle was a 19th-century neo-gothic pile that burned down in 1942.

Hiking in the Slieve Bloom Mountains is the main reason to be here. Mountmellick has good access to the northeast slopes: park at

Glenbarrow . Easy trails from there are a 4-km walk along the River Barrow to Glenbarrow Waterfall, and the 10-km Old Mill Loop.

Chen's Chinese on Parnell St does takeaway daily 5PM-12:30AM. Four Seasons Chinese on Patrick St has similar hours.

Golden Grill on Patrick St and Roberto's on Sarsfield St do fish & chips, burgers and pizza.

Hare's Corner next to the museum is open daily 9AM-5PM.

Dowling's Bar is at 45 O'Moore St, Hollow Bar is on Church St, and Moloney's Gaelic Bar is at 27 Patrick St.

Lalor's Bar and Turley's Pub are 1 km east on Harbour St.

Rosenallis village has Poole's Tavern.

Clonaslee village has Mary Hickey's, Fallon's and Cosy Bar close together on Main St.

There's no camping or caravan site nearby, the nearest is Streamtown in Roscrea .

Barron View B&B ,

Upper Forest, Mountmellick ,

☏

+353 57 862 4316 .

Friendly place 1 km north of village.

B&B double €90 .   ( updated Jun 2021 )

Brielle House ,

Irishtown

( eircode R32 KF97 ),

☏

+353 57 8644329 .

Self-catering accommodation.

€120 per night, €600 per week .   ( updated May 2024 )

Connect

As of June 2021, Mountmellick has 4G from all Irish carriers. There's mobile coverage west through Rosenallis and Clonaslee with Eir and Three, but no signal from Vodafone.

SuperValu is on Davitt St, southeast side of Mountmellick. It's open M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM.

Portlaoise is a transport hub and has places to stay and eat; its sights (such as Rock of Dunamase) are some way out.

Portarlington is near the grand mansion of Emo Court, but that's closed for restoration until 2024.

Tullamore has two famous distilleries and is on the Grand Canal.

Kildare is in horse-rearing country, near Curragh racecourse.

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