Guidebook for Mountmellick
Food Scene
This cute restaurant & cafe is located about 100 metres from Pearse Mews. They serve breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as tea, coffee and desserts. All with that home-made taste, just like your Mother used to make!
The decor is really sweet and the staff so friendly. They are wheelchair accessible as well.
Take note, they open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Hare's Corner
This cute restaurant & cafe is located about 100 metres from Pearse Mews. They serve breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as tea, coffee and desserts. All with that home-made taste, just like your Mother used to make!
The decor is really sweet and the staff so friendly. They are wheelchair accessible as well.
Take note, they open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This cafe is a real gem in our gorgeous Georgian square. Nora & her family are expert bakers. Her brown bread is delicious & her cakes, mouthwatering. Call in & enjoy the friendly staff & beautiful food.
Nora's Cake Shop
O'Connell SquareThis cafe is a real gem in our gorgeous Georgian square. Nora & her family are expert bakers. Her brown bread is delicious & her cakes, mouthwatering. Call in & enjoy the friendly staff & beautiful food.
If this is a visit to Ireland from abroad, you haven't tasted real Ireland until you have had a takeaway. You couldn't have better than Roberto's. The traditional Irish-Italian chippers! Fish 'n' chips like nowhere else, delicious burgers, southern-fried chicken and on and on the menu goes. Try their curry chips. YUMYUM!!
Robertos Take Away
Sarsfield StreetIf this is a visit to Ireland from abroad, you haven't tasted real Ireland until you have had a takeaway. You couldn't have better than Roberto's. The traditional Irish-Italian chippers! Fish 'n' chips like nowhere else, delicious burgers, southern-fried chicken and on and on the menu goes. Try their curry chips. YUMYUM!!
Parks & Nature
Go for a walk in beautiful surroundings. The gardens and parklands are stunning. Take time for tea in the stately home within the grounds. Emo is located a mere 5 miles away.
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Emo Court Demesne
Go for a walk in beautiful surroundings. The gardens and parklands are stunning. Take time for tea in the stately home within the grounds. Emo is located a mere 5 miles away.
Sometimes spelled "Sliabh" (pronounced "schleeve"), this mountain range is our pride and joy.
To quote from their website (which puts it so well), they rise:
"from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between the counties of Laois & of Offaly. The area is picturesque, peaceful, gloriously multi-coloured & one of the least explored in Ireland. Dotted around the mountains are quaint little villages, & to visit one is like stepping back in time to an era when life moved at a slower pace. These are the places where people will take the time to talk to you, will listen to your stories and enjoy telling you theirs."
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Slieve Bloom Mountains
Sometimes spelled "Sliabh" (pronounced "schleeve"), this mountain range is our pride and joy.
To quote from their website (which puts it so well), they rise:
"from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between the counties of Laois & of Offaly. The area is picturesque, peaceful, gloriously multi-coloured & one of the least explored in Ireland. Dotted around the mountains are quaint little villages, & to visit one is like stepping back in time to an era when life moved at a slower pace. These are the places where people will take the time to talk to you, will listen to your stories and enjoy telling you theirs."
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a beautiful, traditional pub with fabulous antiques and decor. They sometimes have traditional music too.
Tom & Vron's
3 O'Moore StThis is a beautiful, traditional pub with fabulous antiques and decor. They sometimes have traditional music too.
Moloney's Gaelic Bar is a century-old fixture! Established in 1916 (a very auspicious year in Irish Republican history), it remains under the ownership of the same family all this time. That speaks volumes and is an achievement in itself.
Moloney's
27 Patrick StMoloney's Gaelic Bar is a century-old fixture! Established in 1916 (a very auspicious year in Irish Republican history), it remains under the ownership of the same family all this time. That speaks volumes and is an achievement in itself.
If it's a big game you want to watch on a big screen, then The Druid is your man. If you want to talk sports, then ask for Gerry. A great spot for music most weekends too.
The Druid
Parnell StreetIf it's a big game you want to watch on a big screen, then The Druid is your man. If you want to talk sports, then ask for Gerry. A great spot for music most weekends too.
This is a beautiful spot. It has recently been renovated & is so tastefully done. Well worth a visit and at weekends, it often has an unplugged session with local musicians. Check out their Facebook page for details.
Turleys
Harbour StreetThis is a beautiful spot. It has recently been renovated & is so tastefully done. Well worth a visit and at weekends, it often has an unplugged session with local musicians. Check out their Facebook page for details.
Butch's is the place to go when it's a right good night out you need. The weekends usually mean DJ's or music of some kind. Great place to watch match too.
butchs bar
O'Connell SquareButch's is the place to go when it's a right good night out you need. The weekends usually mean DJ's or music of some kind. Great place to watch match too.
Mountmellick is not short on great pubs. Depending on the vibe you're after, Dowling's really is a spot you just must visit. You will find all sorts of characters & craic. It truly is a unique spot and is our little treasure in the town. Serves a super pint as well.
Dowling's Bar. 45 O'moore St.
46 O'Moore StMountmellick is not short on great pubs. Depending on the vibe you're after, Dowling's really is a spot you just must visit. You will find all sorts of characters & craic. It truly is a unique spot and is our little treasure in the town. Serves a super pint as well.
Sightseeing
Because we can't boast history as one of our talents, we shall quote discoverireland.ie here!! "The Vikings pillaged the settlement in 842. Later in the 12th century, the Normans arrived in Ireland. It was part of the dowry of Aoife, the daughter of Diarmuid Mac Murrough, King of Leinster, when she was given in marriage to the Norman conqueror Strongbow in 1170. When Isabel, the daughter of Strongbow and Aoife, wed William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Dunamase was given as part of her marriage's wedding gift. From 1325 until 1609, the castle belonged to the O’Moore family of Laois." See discoverireland.ie for more.
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Скала Дунамейз
Because we can't boast history as one of our talents, we shall quote discoverireland.ie here!! "The Vikings pillaged the settlement in 842. Later in the 12th century, the Normans arrived in Ireland. It was part of the dowry of Aoife, the daughter of Diarmuid Mac Murrough, King of Leinster, when she was given in marriage to the Norman conqueror Strongbow in 1170. When Isabel, the daughter of Strongbow and Aoife, wed William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Dunamase was given as part of her marriage's wedding gift. From 1325 until 1609, the castle belonged to the O’Moore family of Laois." See discoverireland.ie for more.
Arts & Culture
It's a sad & sobering place to visit but reflects a dark part of our history as a people. Well worth a visit. We will say no more.
Музей Донахморского трудового дома и сельского хозяйства
It's a sad & sobering place to visit but reflects a dark part of our history as a people. Well worth a visit. We will say no more.
Check out http://www.dunamaise.ie for a schedule of events for our country theatre. From dance to theatre, workshops to exhibitions, you will surely find something to enjoy.
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Dunamaise Arts Centre
12 Church StCheck out http://www.dunamaise.ie for a schedule of events for our country theatre. From dance to theatre, workshops to exhibitions, you will surely find something to enjoy.
Located just a few metres away from Pearse Mews, Mountmellick Museum provides a great snapshot of our history as a town. Founded by the Quakers, Mountmellick has a very rich history in textiles, particularly Mountmellick Embroidery (a.k.a. Mountmellick Work). A visit to the Museum is an interesting way to spend some time.
Mountmellick Museum & Conference Centre
Located just a few metres away from Pearse Mews, Mountmellick Museum provides a great snapshot of our history as a town. Founded by the Quakers, Mountmellick has a very rich history in textiles, particularly Mountmellick Embroidery (a.k.a. Mountmellick Work). A visit to the Museum is an interesting way to spend some time.
Shopping
You cannot come to Laois and not visit the Store Yard. This place is unique. Browse the stunning display of antiques of the highest quality, taxidermy, textiles, statues, kitchenalia, jewellery, china....... you name it! It's there. We are gushing to explain it but it really needs a visit in person. There is even a vintage clothes boutique in the middle of it all. Then, to top it all off, when you get hungry & thirsty from the drooling, pop into Tynans at The Store Yard. It's right there in the shop. Go. Just, go.
The Store Yard
Mountrath RoadYou cannot come to Laois and not visit the Store Yard. This place is unique. Browse the stunning display of antiques of the highest quality, taxidermy, textiles, statues, kitchenalia, jewellery, china....... you name it! It's there. We are gushing to explain it but it really needs a visit in person. There is even a vintage clothes boutique in the middle of it all. Then, to top it all off, when you get hungry & thirsty from the drooling, pop into Tynans at The Store Yard. It's right there in the shop. Go. Just, go.
Essentials
Perhaps better known as "Horan's", this shop is a treasure. Newspapers, magazines, gifts, jewellery, Newbridge Silverware, the Lotto, sweets, photocopying, greeting cards, giftware, the list goes on. Open 7 days a week 9a.m. to 10p.m.
O'Horain
Parnell StreetPerhaps better known as "Horan's", this shop is a treasure. Newspapers, magazines, gifts, jewellery, Newbridge Silverware, the Lotto, sweets, photocopying, greeting cards, giftware, the list goes on. Open 7 days a week 9a.m. to 10p.m.
SuperValu Mountmellick - McConville's
Connolly StreetA Supermarket for your self-catering needs.
Hanlon's is one of those shops that we hope remain with us forever. Established in the 1940's, it continues to serve the town so well. Open 7 days a week until 11p.m., try their sliced cooked ham or corn beef for your sandwiches! They also have an off-licence.
Hanlons
O'Moore StreetHanlon's is one of those shops that we hope remain with us forever. Established in the 1940's, it continues to serve the town so well. Open 7 days a week until 11p.m., try their sliced cooked ham or corn beef for your sandwiches! They also have an off-licence.
Revolution Launderette
Self-service washing & drying facilities. Coins are required.
Flowers are essential!!! We don't count them as luxury items! Yvonne takes great care and attention to make beautiful displays. Deliveries available too.
Yvonne's Florist
1 Emmett StFlowers are essential!!! We don't count them as luxury items! Yvonne takes great care and attention to make beautiful displays. Deliveries available too.