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.
Getting To and Around Mountmellick
For information on getting to and around Co. Laois, see our Co. Laois Transport Guide.
Bus to Mountmellick
- Bus routes operated by Bus ireann:
- 73:
- Longford (Rail Station) - Waterford (Bus Station)
- Waterford (Bus Station) - Longford (Rail Station)
- 73:
- Bus routes operated by Horans Coaches:
- Mountmellick - Portlaoise:
- Laois Shopping Centre
- Mountmellick - Portlaoise:
- Bus routes operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours:
- 830