Newmills Corn and Flax Mills, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills are situated on the R250, Churchill road, beside Newmills Bridge, 5 kilometres west of Letterkenny in the small town of Milltown in County Donegal, Ireland. It features one of the largest, still working, waterwheels in the country. The millrace is 1 km long and powers two separate mill wheels, one for grinding oats and barley and the other for flax.
Corn and flax mills have been located there since the early 19th century. This combination of corn and flax mills is found mainly in Ulster where both types of mill were intimately linked to the surrounding farming economy.
In 1861, Joseph Hunter sold the mills to John Devine and when Patrick Gallagher moved to Newmills in 1892, he bought the complex from William Devine, John's son. In addition to the mills, Gallagher purchased a residence, public house, grocery and ancillary buildings, including a scutcher's cottage This was located in a field beside the mill pond. The complex also included a forge on the opposite side of the road as well as a sizeable farm of land. The business at Newmills was continued by his son, P.F. Gallagher until his death in 1980.
Corn & Flax Mills at Newmills Co Donegal Ireland
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills Water wheel
Are situated on the R250, Churchill road, beside Newmills Bridge on the south bank of the River Swilly, 5 kilometres west of Letterkenny in the small town of Milltown in County Donegal,
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It features one of the largest, still working, waterwheels in the country. The millrace is 1 km long and powers two separate millheels, one for grinding oats and barley and the other for flax.
Scutching the Flax
Corn and flax mills have been located there since the early 19th century when the Joseph Hunter. This combination of corn and flax mills is found mainly in Ulster where both types of mill were intimately linked to the surrounding farming economy. In 1861, This was located in a field beside the mill pond. The complex also included a forge on the opposite side of the road as well as a sizeable farm of land. The business at Newmills was continued by his son, P.F. Gallagher until his death in 1980.
In 1892 the buildings were in a very poor state of repair and, according to the Valuation Office, the corn mills were disused and had been converted to use as farm buildings. Patrick Gallagher made extensive improvements to the corn mill around 1907 when he fitted the waterwheel present today as well as improving the machinery within the mill. During the Second World War, P.F. Gallagher took advantage of the revival of the flax industry when the British Government offered grants to increase the production of flax to guarantee the supply of linen for the war effort. He demolished a small single-storey flax mill in the early 1940s to make way for the relatively modern looking building. Indeed, a lively export trade developed and when Sir Thomas Lipton started his grocery business in Glasgow, he received his first consignment of butter, bacon, eggs from Newmills.
The importance of Newmills was recognised in a 1978 An Foras Forbatha inventory of industrial archaeological monuments which identified it as by far the best example of a mill complex in County Donegal. In 1986, the mills were purchased by the state for preservation as a national monument. Under the direction of the Office of Public Works, a group of Irish and international volunteers restored the mills and millrace in 1989.
Corn mill
The corn mill handled mainly oats as well as barley and maize all of which were grown locally. The mill is a three-storey building and all the apparatus of the mill, stone, sieves, bucket elevators, fans and a sack hoist are powered by a 7.63-metre (25 ft) waterwheel manufactured by J.Stevenson's Strabane Foundry in 1867. The waterwheel turned at three revolutions a minute generating eight horsepower which was transferred from the waterwheel to the mill apparatus by means of gearing and belting. The building also housed a kiln for drying the grain. Harry Pinkerton from Raphoe, the miller at Newmills for some years after the Second World War, stated that the mill was in operation nearly all year round. From the harvest in late summer right up to April or May the following year the mill was engaged in grinding the locally grown grains. During the summer months, animal-feed was prepared, usually by mixing maize with oats.
The milling floor of the Corn Mill
The first processing of the grain that had been delivered by the farmer to the mill was to dry it. The grain was spread to a depth of around 15 cm (6ins) on the drying floor, made up of perforated metal plates on the ground floor. These were heated by the kiln on the lowerground floor, which was fired with a mulled coal, a smokeless fuel, somewhat like anthracite.
The grain was then moved to the shelling stones, one or two sets of stones on the ground floor. These separated the hull or husk from the kernel of the grain. The kernels were then ground into oatmeal by the grinding or milling stones. These were usually of a stone known as French burr. The grinding faces had to be dressed or picked at regular intervals to keep the cutting edges sharp. The upper or runner stone could be raised or lowered depending on whether fine, pinhead or coarse oatmeal was required. The meal was lifted to the first floor or upper level where it was cleaned, winnowed and sieved on a series of shakers and fans located there. After this, it was taken back to the lower ground floor to be bagged and then hoisted to the storage area to await collection. Using an ingenious combination of hoists, belts, pulleys and elevators, the whole milling process was highly mechanised and could be managed without too much difficulty by one man.Original family home, still on the grounds is presently owned by Robert Kryger, of New York, Grandson of Sarah Gallagher, who was sister of Patrick Gallagher
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Newmills Corn and Flax Mill, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland
Letterkenny; The Cathedral Town - County Donegal Ireland
Letterkenny is a town in County Donegal, in the Republic of Ireland. Its a nice town with some great restaurants and plenty of historic sites to see in Donegal County. Its a good stop off point or place to book a Hotel to see the rest of the area. We had a great day in the town and visited it many times for weekends and days out.
Letterkenny is considered the most populous city in county Donegal as well as being the largest, it lies on River Swilly in east Donegal and it is closest to the city of Derry, which both are considered a regional economic gateway.
Looking back at the history of Letterkenny town, we will find that it started back as a market town in the 17th century during the Plantation of Ulster. Letterkenny was the original home of Oatfield Sweet Factory, the confectionery manufacturer, but it was closed and the building was knocked down in 2014. There are several things to be visited in Letterkenny that include restaurants, historical places, and the cathedral.
One of the top visited places in Letterkenny is St. Eunan's Cathedral which is also sometimes referred to as Cathedral of St. Columba. We have been to this cathedral before and walked all around and inside it to discover its beauty. One of the interesting things that we managed to discover is that this cathedral could be seen from all the different directions of the city when one is approaching it (
Most of those notable buildings that are found in Letterkenny were built back in the early 1850's and sometimes even earlier - the tallest of these buildings is St. Eunan's Cathedral, but the completion of this building was done in 1901. One of the other significant buildings that are located in Letterkenny is St. Eunan's College which is a three-storey castelated structure with four round towers at each corner of the building, this was constructed in the Edwardian version of the neo-Hiberno-Romanesque style.
From the other famous places that are found in Letterkenny is the Market Square and there are some other significant buildings which could be found in Mount Southwell Terrace there, just off Castle Street. Donegal County Museum is also located in Letterkenny town on the High Road, it was built back in 1843 in the neo-Tudor style and is also considered one of the old buildings that one have to check while being in Letterkenny for the history that it carries in its look.
Recently, there were different new style buildings which were built in Letterkenny, but we all have to agree that some of these buildings are also notable and are designed in a different kind of way. These buildings include the new Letterkeny Town Council Offices which is locally known as The Grasshouse.
In every town or city you tend to visit, you will always find what might interest you and since we visited Letterkenny before, we have to say that these were from the notable things and buildings which we loved passing by and found how different they appeared to be.
There are some places to visit while being in Letterkenny, such as having a walk by the River Swilly and of course visiting the famous St. Eunan's and St. Columba Cathedral, and then you will have to pass by the Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre, Donegal County Museum, Newmills Corn and Flax Mills, Letterkenny Town Park, Ballymacool Town Park, and you could also pass by the Century Cinemas if you have the time to do so.
Moving a little bit further, there are other things that could be done in county Donegal, some of them are close to Letterkenny which you could visit during the same day and some could be postponed to later day trips you might go for. One of the top suggestions for the places to visit in county Donegal is Grianan of Alieach which is a beautiful stone fort ringfort ( or else visiting Donegal city itself and getting to check the attractions that are found in it (
People are always different and who might be more in love with visiting museums and checking churches from the inside will not be the same as those who might be more interested with the idea of checking the old buildings of the city, walking in the streets, and walking by the river if there is one which the city lies on - in Letterkenny all these choices are available, making it possible for all the types of people to do any of these things.
If you are considering a new place or town to visit in Ireland then Letterkenny in county Donegal is one of the different options that you have where there are different things that could be done and different places that could be visited, we definitely recommend it - there are also some hotels there if you are considering the idea of staying there for a day or two and even trying their restaurants.
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Letterkenny, Ireland
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Mount Errigal
Tropical World
Glebe House and Gallery
Glenveagh Castle
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill
Poison Glen
St. Eunan's Cathedral
Lurgybrack Open Farm
Donegal County Museum
Killydonnell Friary
Letterkenny, Ireland
Scape Trip with some students from SEDA College to Letterkenny, county Donegal - Ireland
Letterkenny North-West 10k race in beautiful Donegal Ireland 2016
Well done to all the runners and walkers that came out in the rain to take part in the Letterkenny North-West 10k.
Letterkenny AC runner Ciaran Doherty won the men’s section of the North West 10k and Dublin woman Maria Mc Cambridge won the women’s category.
Ciaran by took a very early lead on Sunday and was not challenged as he crossed the finish line in first place in a time of 32:01.
Maria finished in a time of 34:40.
He said Ciaran made a clear decision to go out on his own and to go to the front of the field with a race attitude towards the 10k.
Ciaran raised 720,000 Euro for Spina Bifida Donegal and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust…
MEN’S RESULT:
1. Ciaran Doherty – Letterkenny AC: 32:01
2. Danny Mooney – Letterkenny AC: 33:40
3. Mark McPaul – Finn Valley AC: 33:43
WOMEN’S RESULT:
1. Maria McCambridge – Dundrum: 34:40
2. Fionnuala Diver – Letterkenny AC: TBC
3. Louise Lannon – Roscommon: TBC
Letterkenny, County Donegal development 2005 (1)
This video shows development on the Port Road, Letterkenny, County Donegal near the Station Roundabout in 2005. The two semi detached houses were on this site since the 1930's. It then shows the new Letterkenny Town Centre being built on Pearse Road and the site being cleared on Neil T. Blaney Road for the Forte Shopping Centre.
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The Old Flax Mill, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
The Corn Mill, Rolestown, Co. Dublin
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The Old Corn Mill Complex, Rolestown, Swords, Co Dublin
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of local history. Dating from the 1800's this is a two storey thatched cottage, a two storey mill and a stone stable block all standing on a c.0.651 hectare site along the Broadmeadow River, in the center of Rolestown Village.
Property Accommodation
The Corn Mill Complex
The site has frontage and access from a lay-by on the approach road to Rolestown House and the school /church, off the Ashbourne to Swords Road. It also fronts onto the Broadmeadow River and extends up to the old stone bridge over the river. It is a very private, mature and tranquil site with high trees and mature hedging surrounding it.
The old house is of stone and mud construction with a thatched roof covered with corrugated iron. The roof has collapsed in places. There are four rooms downstairs including the old kitchen with its large open fireplace and what used be the front shop / bar of a off-license and shebeen. The house is in a bad state of repair.
The old mill is of the same build and houses parts of the mill wheel including the cogs. Again the mill is in the same state of repair.
The old stable block is of stone construction with brick arched doorways and a slate roof.
The whole mill complex is a protected structure and the site of 0.61 hectares is zoned for conservation. Any potential purchasers should contact Fingal County Council to satisfy themselves on the details of this.
Features
Drive along the hedge lined roads on the Meath / Dublin border to the small country village of Rolestown. Here you are located in a wonderful, quiet rural setting, with easy access to the towns of Swords and Ashbourne. All this within c.10 minutes drive of Dublin Airport.
This property has sat undisturbed for a generation and now needs a new owner who will restore it to its former glory, retaining the character of the buildings and site. It is suited to a tourist related and craft related business and has the obvious potential for a residence subject to approved planning.
Directions
Directions : From Swords take the Ashbourne Road, pass Kettles Country House and Broadmeadow Riding School, then take the next right. The property is on the right ( see sign ).
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Broadroad Christmas Party 2015
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Elmwood Downs, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Recently refurbished 3 bedroom property located in this convenient and extremely popular development. This property features many extras including a solid fuel stove with back boiler that heats the water and radiators.
The Old Schoolhouse - Letterkenny - Ireland
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Situated in Letterkenny, The Old Schoolhouse offers free WiFi access in public areas and a large garden with a small brook running through it.
-- Installé à Letterkenny, The Old Schoolhouse possède une connexion Wi-Fi gratuite dans ses parties communes et un grand jardin avec un petit ruisseau qui la traverse.
-- El The Old Schoolhouse, situado en Letterkenny, ofrece conexión WiFi gratuita en las zonas comunes y un gran jardín con un pequeño arroyo que lo atraviesa.
-- In der Stadt Letterkenny bietet Ihnen das The Old Schoolhouse kostenfreies WLAN in den öffentlichen Bereichen sowie einen großen Garten, durch den ein kleiner Bach fließt.
-- The Old Schoolhouse ligt in Letterkenny en biedt gratis WiFi in de openbare ruimtes en een grote tuin met een beekje. Dit landelijke huisje is 200 jaar oud en ligt op slechts 40 minuten rijden van Donegal en de Wild Atlantic Way.
-- The Old Schoolhouse住宿加早餐旅馆坐落在莱特肯尼（Letterkenny），提供覆盖公共区域的免费WiFi，设有一个带小溪穿过的大花园。该乡村风格的小屋的历史可以追溯到200年前，距离多尼戈尔（Donegal）和野生大西洋之路（Wild Atlantic Way）仅有40分钟的车程。 The Old Schoolhouse住宿加早餐旅馆设有一间共用厨房和休息室。客人可以在住宿加早餐旅馆内或周边地区进行打高尔夫球等各种活动。住宿加早餐旅馆提供免费停车场。 ...
-- Отель типа «постель и завтрак» Old Schoolhouse расположен в городе Леттеркенни. К услугам гостей бесплатный Wi-Fi в местах общего пользования и большой сад с небольшим ручьем.
-- يقع The Old Schoolhouse في ليتيركيني ويوفر خدمة الواي فاي المجانية في المناطق العامة وحديقة كبيرة مع نهر صغير يجري من خلالها. يعود تاريخه الى 200 سنة ويقع المنزل الريفي ذو الطراز الريفي على بعد 40 دقيقة بالسيارة من دونيجال وWild Atlantic Way.
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Fir Lodge - a 3 bedroom holiday home in Glenswilly near Letterkenny
Fir Lodge is a lovely 3 bedroom holiday home with a tranquil hillside setting overlooking Glenswilly right in the heart of Co Donegal. With a location just 8 minutes drive from Letterkenny this cottage really has the best of both worlds - a tranquil rural setting yet with all the benefits of a vibrant modern town a short distance away. Not only that, but it is also a central base to explore the beautiful Donegal Highlands.
This newly built holiday home has 3 double bedrooms - 2 are ensuite and all have TVs. There is a large shower room on the ground floor. A neat open plan area has a fully fitted modern kitchen, a breakfast bar style dining table and a living space with comfortable seating and a 40 inch flatscreen tv. The holiday home is highly insulated and has a wood burning stove with back boiler. An outside patio area enjoys lovely views over the valley below. All around the cottage the visitor will find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk.
Letterkenny Town Centre is just over 8 minutes by car from the holiday home. This modern town has a 5 screen cinema, indoor play centres, a karting centre, a superb modern leisure centre, two landscaped urban parks with playgrounds, An Grianan Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre, the Donegal County Museum, a golf course and a wide variety of shopping and restaurants
Fir Lodge has a central location in Co Donegal and this makes it an ideal base to tour this beautiful part of Ireland. The spectacular landscapes of the Fanad, Rosguill and Inishowen Peninsulas, the unspoilt Donegal Highlands and the ancient and historic walled City of Derry are all with an hours drive of the holiday home. A number of major attractions are much closer including the award wining Newmills Corn & Flax Mills (2.5km), The Colmcille Heritage Centre and Glebe House Gallery in nearby Churchill (9km) and the Fintown Railway (20km). The jewel of Donegal tourism -- Glenveagh National Park -- is just 19km from the front door.
Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax Fir Lodge provides the ideal holiday base
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Glenveagh Self Catering in Letterkenny, Donegal
About Glenveagh Self Catering
Welcome to Glenveagh Self Catering. This unique development of townhouses is superbly located in the heart of Letterkenny's Town Centre. With its central location it is only a short stroll away from the town's excellent choice of restaurants, cafes, bars, night clubs and retail parks. Letterkenny is one of the most vibrant towns in Ireland with an established reputation for friendliness and hospitality. Each 3 bed-roomed town house is fully equipped to the highest standard and visitors are provided with free secure car parking.. Donegal as a whole is renowned for its unspoilt beauty, world class blue flag beaches and rugged landscapes. The stunning Glenveagh National Park, castle, and numerous scenic walks are all within 30 minutes drive. Rathmullan beach is only 15 km away, while well-known Portsalon blue flag beach is 30 km (recently voted the most beautiful beach in the world). Gartan outdoor adventure centre is only 15 minutes drive away for the more adventurous.
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