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Mountrath is a small
town in County Laois located exactly midway between the cities of
Dublin and Limerick. The river that flows through the town is called
the Whitehorse. The river gets it name from the white colouring that
was present in its water from the old whiskey distillery that used
to be located in the centre of the town. Mounthrath in times gone by
was a prominent industrial town with a thriving ironworks, cotton
mill and tannery. Today it is a market town with an increasing focus
on tourism.
Mountrath is located in the foothills of the Slieve Blooms
Mountains. This is an area rich in wildlife with more than 65 bird
species , fallow deer, wild goats and foxes, badgers, hares and
stoats. In the Slieve Bloom Mountains visitors will discover
woodland trails, deep valleys, waterfalls, remote bogland and picnic
areas, all of which make this area a delightful touring destination
for walking and trekking. The Slieve Bloom Way, a seventy kilometre
mountain walk is easily accessed from Mountrath. There are also many
shorter walks ideally suited to the less experienced walker.
Mountrath Amenity Park is off the main Limerick road and provides
lots of areas to picnic or sit and enjoy the scenery. The Mountrath
River which runs into the River Nore flows through the park and
incorporates a ‘stepping stone’ crossing point. There are lovely
mature trees, and a sculpture in the park.
There are many mountain rivers and lakes which are excellent for
fishing. The large sister rivers, the Nore and the Barrow, which
rise in the Slieve Bloom mountains, have trout and salmon, while
many of their tributaries including the Whitehorse and Mounrath
river offer very good trout fishing. Ballyfin Lake near Mountrath
contains pike, tench and rudd. A beautiful lake set in the grounds
of the Ballyfin house it is popular spot for locals and tourists
alike.
The Mountrath Golf Club is situated 3km south from Mountrath, just
off the N1 . Golfers will relish its fine, long fairways and well
manicured greens. Deep, well- shaped bunkers are scattered liberally
throughout. The River Nore flows through the course and the old
mill, once used to generate electricity stands close by. The Slieve
Bloom Mountains nestle in the background. |
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