Milltownpass takes its name from the Irish “Bealach Baile an Mhuilinn meaning “Way of the Town of the Mill. The name is appropriate as several mills are known to have existed here. In 1812 the village was shown to be dominated by a large mill pond on the south side of the main road.
It was one the first villages in Ireland to have its own electricity before the electrification of Rural Ireland. The Village came together to form a Company & powered by a turbine generator, built a mill on the Milltown River providing power to the village. The scheme in total cost £700 and involved local electricians in wiring the village for power and a local resident engineer supervising the project.
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Milltownpass Bog & Woodland Trail offers walkers the chance to appreciate and enjoy the abundance of nature & biodiversity of this scenic peatland area. There are wildlife sculptures, nesting boxes and seating along this 1.2 km walking trail.
Milltownpass is only 15 mins from
Derrymore Springs Water Adventure Centre where you will find activities include kayaking, peddle boating, swimming, mini water park, fishing and nature walks.
Less than 5km away is Rattin Castle dates back to the 16th century, and was built as a defensive tower. The lands were originally owned by Hugh De Lacy.