Martry Mill

[Martry Mill]

Martry Mill is a fully functional watermill on the River Blackwater, with the earliest records dating back to 1641. In 1859, the Tallon family took over the mill and have been running it ever since. The current owner, James, is the fourth generation of Tallon men to run the mill.

Using local grain, Martry Mill grinds stoneground wholemeal flour for delivery to local supermarkets and bakeries, which has many health benefits over standard flour. Restoration work was recently carried out to restore the millwheel and internal machinery to their original state; this included the iconic waterwheel.

Since the completion of the restoration work, Martry Mill has been open for tours and talks. Martry Mill is rich in history, as it has survived through famines, wars and recessions. James has worked in Martry Mill his entire life and is an expert in mill history and flour production. He loves any opportunity to talk about the mill's history, anecdotes from growing up there and how Martry Mill is part of the local community. Click HERE for more information on how to book a tour.

Upcoming events

Martry Mill Bread Baking Experience

Visit Irelands oldest working watermill and learn all about the history of mills, flour and Martry Mill itself. They will start with drinks and bread tasting on arrival, arrive 15/20 minutes early and explore the mill before the baking class at 3:15, make and bake bread with flour that is ground after you arrive at the mill. As your loaf bakes, take in a tour and a milling demonstration. Learn how the river is harnessed for power, how their old eel fishery used to work and see the pre industrial revolution machinery still used today to make the best quality wholewheat flour. You will have your freshly baked loaf of brown bread to take home with you too.

July Dates

Thursday, 4th & Saturday, 6th July

Thursday, 11th & Saturday, 13th July

Thursday, 18th & Saturday, 20th July

Thursday, 25th & Saturday, 27th July

August Dates

Thursday, 1st August & Saturday, 3rd August

Thursday, 8th & Saturday, 10th August

Thursday, 15th & Saturday, 17th August

Thursday, 22nd & Saturday, 24th August

Thursday, 29th & Saturday, 31st August

Time: 3pm