The Irish name translates as 'soft bogland'. Mountmellick lies in a bend in the River Owenass, almost ringed by it, at the north - eastern end of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Nearby is Cathole Glen with its cascades and trout pools.
Quakers industrialised the town in the early 18th century and the large houses and work buildings of prosperous merchants can be seen in the town today.
Map of Mountmellick
Getting To and Around Mountmellick
For information on getting to and around Co. Laois, see our Co. Laois Transport Guide.
Public Transport to and around Mountmellick
73 Outside Train Station - Waterford Bus Station Bus route operated by Bus Éireann
73 Waterford Bus Station - Outside Train Station Bus route operated by Bus Éireann
558 Bus route operated by Local Link Laois Offaly
558 MDA Bus route operated by Local Link Laois Offaly
558 Portlaoise Centre, stop 155411 Bus route operated by Local Link Laois Offaly
824 Mountmellick, stop 131562 Bus route operated by PJ Martley
824 UCD N11 Entrance, stop 768 Bus route operated by PJ Martley
829 Portlaoise - Tullamore Hospital via Portarlington Bus route operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
830 Sarsfield Street Bus route operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
830 Bus route operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
839 Mount Lucas Training Centre Bus route operated by Local Link Laois Offaly
839 Bus route operated by Local Link Laois Offaly
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Places to Stay in Mountmellick
- Barrow View Bed and Breakfast Barrow View, Forest Upper
- Brielle House Irishtown
- The Forum - Mountmellick The Forum, Patrick Street
Things to Do in Mountmellick
- Mountmellick Museum Irishtown
Places to Eat and Drink in Mountmellick
- Amrita's Restaurant & Pizza Upper Main Street
- Ena's At The Mill Restaurant Irishtown