97. A canal walk from Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins

An easy canal saunter in Co. Kilkenny and part of the footpath known as the Barrow Way

SCENES from IRELAND (re-edit 30/09/2022)

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The bridge over the River Barrow in Graiguenamanagh from The Quay walk start

The Quay at Graiguenamanagh on the River Barrow

You turn left to cross the bridge from The Quay and turn right onto a riverside road that leads to the start of the canal path.

The River Barrow weir and moored boats at Graiguenamanagh

Narrow boats moored at on the River Barrow at Graiguenamanagh

Approaching the Higher Tinnahinch Lock on the Barrow Navigation.

Looking back past the Higher Tinnahinch Lock to Graiguenamanagh

Now on a navigable section of the River Barrow.

Lots of wild flowers on the canal and river banks.

	The Lower Tinnahinch Lock on the Barrow Navigation

After the Lower Tinnahinch Lock the canal joins the River Barrow

The gently flowing River Barrow

This really is a lovely walk, so peaceful and quiet from most tourist places.

Now following a cut from the river (far distance) and entering the ? Lock.

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The cut on the left takes to St Mullin's Lock.

Two canoeists on the River Barrow.

Moored narrow boats and Mount Brandon (Co. Kilkenny) in the distance.

The St Mullin's Lock on the Barrow Navigation canal, the River Barrow on the right.

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After St Mullin's Lock a cut takes you back onto the River Barrow.

The lower end of the cut up to St Mullin's Lock on the Barrow Navigation canal.

Mullichain Cafe, St Mullin's, on the banks of the River Barrow.

This was once the site of a bust port and the quay saw ships from Glasgow on the River Clyde and the ports of Bristol, Liverpool, Plymouth and London.

Eating at Mullichain's Cafe in 2022

	Using an old mill building, the Mullichain Cafe at St Mullins in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Barrow. It is a super place to eat, great food and peaceful scenery in which to relax with a good meal. Mullichain's Cafe makes use of an old four story storehouse, for goods brought in on the River Barrow boats. Its a safe place for a paddle and fishing.

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The mound of the Norman motte at St Mullins.

From the motte a lookout would keep watch while mass was held in the graveyard of St Mullin's Church in penal times.

 

A view of Mount Brandon from the top of the Norman Motte at St Mullin's

 

A view of the ruined church of St Mullin's and graveyard from the top of the Norman Motte

The triangular stone structure in the middle of the picture is where clandestine masses were held.

The history and information guide to the historic St Mullin's Monastery site.

A general view of St Mullin's Monastery and the later church on the left was built on an early Christian site.

The base of the ruined round tower at St Mullins Monastery.

Looking across the base of the round tower to the graveyard of St Mullin's church.

An early Christian church with a double bell loft.

An ancient cross in the grounds of the ruins of St Mullin's Monastery and a sculpture of St Mullin on the canal path near Graiguenamanagh

The museum and information centre at St Mullins.

Start of the return journey back to Graiguenamanagh

Upper Tinnahinch Lock

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