Milltown, County Cavan
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Milltown formerly known as Belnaleck is a village in County Cavan
, Ireland
. It is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the town of Killeshandra
and is situated near Ardan Lough and Drumlane Lough and is known for Drumlane Monastery
, a sixth century monastery and round tower located south of the village.
County Cavan
County Cavan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Cavan. Cavan County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the town of Killeshandra
Killeshandra
Killeshandra or Killashandra is a village in County Cavan, Ireland, located 20 km northwest of Cavan town and is central to County Cavan's lakeland and geopark region, set in the unique Erne catchment environment of rivers, lakes, wetlands and woodland...
and is situated near Ardan Lough and Drumlane Lough and is known for Drumlane Monastery
Drumlane
Drumlane is a monastery located in Milltown, County Cavan, Ireland. Located at the monastic site is an abbey, church and round tower which date back to 555. Drumlane was founded by Saint Columba, although Saint Mogue is generally associated with the monastery's foundation, evidence suggests that...
, a sixth century monastery and round tower located south of the village.