Mullagh

Mullagh was the birthplace of St Kilian in 640 AD. During his mission to modern-day Germany, Kilian was martyred, and is now one of the patron saints of Wurzburg in Germany. His life and death are represented through artefacts and an audio-visual presentation in St Kilian's heritage centre. One of the few Ogham stones in Cavan can also be seen at the centre.

Those interested in horticulture will enjoy a visit to Lakeview gardens overlooking Mullagh lake, which contains many rare and unusual plants. A lay-by and seating area by the lake allows visitors to sit, picnic and overlook the water.

Between Mullagh and Bailieborough is the medieval church site of Moybolgue, the ruins of which date from the 15th Century.

At nearby Relagh beg, are the remains of a late 12th Century castle mound or motte. They include a small church and a bell-tower, and was used as a place of worship by local Protestants until 200 years ago.

Kilian's Lodge Hotel in the centre of the village provides visitors with a warm and friendly place to stay.  Food is served in the restaurant and in the bar.

THINGS TO DO
St Kilian's Heritage Centre t: +353 (0)46 9642433
The Heritage Centre celebrates the life, work, martyrdom and cult of St. Kilian who was born in Mullagh in 640 AD. Maps, photographs, statuettes, manuscript facsimiles and art reproductions are on display bringing to life a glorious era in Irish Church history and the work of Irish missionaries in Europe in the 6th and 7th centuries. The exhibition also traces the development of gaelic script for the ogham writing of the 4th to the 7th centuries and the Wurzburg Glosses (the earliest example of written Irish c.750) to the illuminated script of the Book of Kells.

PLACES TO EAT
St Kilian's Lodge Hotel Restaurant t: +353 (0)46 9242201
Lunch/Bar food also served


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