Mullinahone
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Mullinahone is a village in County Tipperary, Ireland. According to the Irish Census of 2006 the population of the village was 813.
Mullinahone is situated roughly half-way between Clonmel, the county town of South Tipperary, and Kilkenny City. It's most famous son was Charles Kickham (1828-1882), writer, balladeer and Fenian leader. He was born in the village and is buried in the parish cemetery.
Amenities in Mullinahone include that of Killaghy Castle. Killaghy Castle is a historic Norman castle dating back to 1206. It was originally a Motte and Baily (a man-made hill of earth with a fortified wooden house on top). Later in the 15th and 16th century, a tower house was built. The tower house was a tall slender castle of stone, and was built primarily for defence. The living quarters were structured one over the other. During Tudor times in the 16th century, a long house was added. The 18th century saw the construction of two further buildings forming the structure of Killaghy Castle as it stands today. The castle has undergone extensive restoration, preserving the historic atmosphere with the sensitive integration of modern comforts. Today the castle is owned by the Collins family from which they run a successful self-catering business.
Mullinahone has in recent years produced a number of very successful sportsmen and women, mostly from Mullinahone GAA Club and in the sport of hurling.
