The village of St. Mullins in South Carlow is situated on the River Barrow, nestling between the Blackstairs Mountains on one side and Brandon Hill on the other.
The area of St. Mullins acquired its name from St. Moling, a 7th century cleric who built a monastery there with the help of "Gobban Saor", the legendary Irish builder. The complex includes a mediaeval church ruin, the base of a round tower and the former Church of Ireland church, built in 1811. The church was acquired by St. Mullins Muintir na Tire for use as a heritage center in 1986. All aspects of local history including publications, church records, maps, old photographs and small artefacts are on display there. There is a ninth century granite High Cross depicting the Crucifixion and Celtic spiral pattern while St. Moling's Mill and Well are a short distance away.
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Families of County Carlow, Ireland
