Mothel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mothel
Maothail
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Village
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 Mothel
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Waterford |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Mothel is a small village in County Waterford, Ireland. Its name, Maothail, means 'spongy land' in the Irish language. The village is located near the Comeragh Mountains. It is about 5 kilometers north of Carrick-on-Suir. Waterford city is also nearby, about 20 kilometers to the east. Mothel is also a civil parish and a townland.
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Mothel's Rich History
Mothel has a very long and interesting history.
Mothel Abbey
Mothel Abbey is an important historical site in the village. It was first started way back in the 500s by a person known as St. Breoghan. Later, in the 1200s, a family called the Power family helped rebuild it. They rebuilt it for a group of monks known as the Augustinians. This abbey was connected to other important abbeys like Molana Abbey and St. Catherine's Abbey in Waterford.
The Cross Pillar Stone
You can find a special stone in Mothel called a Cross Pillar stone. It is also known as a termon-stone. This stone stands by the side of the road. It is a square pillar made of sandstone and is about four feet tall. The stone has beautiful crosses carved into it.
The Holy Well Tradition
Mothel also has a traditional holy well. On a special day called Lá Chuain Airbhre, which is a local Pattern day, people traditionally walk through the stream at the holy well seven times. This is a very old local custom.
Famous People from Mothel
Mothel is known for being the home of a famous athlete.
Sean Kelly, The Cyclist
The well-known cyclist Sean Kelly grew up very close to Mothel. He lived in the townland of Curraghduff, which is only about 1 kilometer away from the village. Sean Kelly became a very successful professional cyclist.
